System and method for noninvasive hematocrit monitoring

Details System and method for noninvasive hematocrit monitoring System and method for noninvasive hematocrit monitoring

1993-02-01

1994-12-13

Sykes, Angela D.

Surgery

Truss

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128664, 128665, 356 41, A61B 500

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053721365

ABSTRACT:
A system for determining the hematocrit transcutaneously and noninvasively. Disclosed are a finger clip assembly and an earlobe clip assembly, each including at least a pair of emitters and a photodiode in appropriate alignment to enable operation in either a transmissive mode or a reflectance mode. At least two, and preferably three, predetermined wavelengths of light are passed onto or through body tissues such as the finger, earlobe, or scalp, etc. and the extinction of each wavelength is detected. Mathematical manipulation of the detected values compensates for the effects of body tissue and fluid and determines the hematocrit value. If a fourth wavelength of light is used which is extinguished substantially differently by oxyhemoglobin and reduced hemoglobin and which is not substantially extinguished by plasma, then the blood oxygen saturation value, independent of hematocrit, may be determined.
It is also disclosed how to detect and analyze multiple wavelengths using a logarithmic DC analysis technique. Then a pulse wave is not required so, this method may be utilized in states of low blood pressure or low blood flow.

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