Multi-parameter infection monitoring

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2007-04-19

2009-10-20

Thanh, Loan H. (Department: 3767)

Surgery

Controlled release therapeutic device or system

Implanted dynamic device or system

Reexamination Certificate

active

07604629

ABSTRACT:
Methods for monitoring an infection in proximity to an implantable medical device include monitoring a first indicator of infection in proximity to a medical device implanted in a patient; monitoring a second patient parameter; and determining whether the combination of the first indicator and the second parameter are indicative of infection in proximity to the implanted device. If a determination is made that the combination of the first indicator and the second parameter are indicative of infection, an alert may be issued.

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