Surgery – Truss – Pad
Patent
1993-06-25
1995-07-11
Kamm, William E.
Surgery
Truss
Pad
128736, 607902, A61N 504
Patent
active
054311713
ABSTRACT:
A fetal monitor is provided for gathering characteristic data such as fetal electrocardiogram, temperature and intra-uterine pressure so that fetal health may be determined during intra-operative and postoperative periods. The fetal monitor comprises a remote sensing unit, the remote sensing unit containing sensors which continually sample fetal temperature and electrocardiogram. A transceiver is housed in the remote sensing unit and outputs the sampled fetal temperature and electrocardiogram signals to an external antenna. A monitoring station is provided for monitoring the fetal temperature and electrocardiogram signals from the antenna. Additionally, a pressure transducer may be housed in the remote sensing unit for continually sampling intra-uterine pressure. This intra-uterine pressure signal in combination with the above signals are utilized to determine fetal health or the onset and progress of parturition.
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Harrison Michael R.
Jennings Russell W.
Getzow Scott M.
Kamm William E.
The Regents of the University of California
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