Thermometric apparatus and method

Details Thermometric apparatus and method Thermometric apparatus and method

1998-07-16

2000-07-18

O'Connor, Cary

Surgery

Diagnostic testing

Temperature detection

600474, 374100, 374112, 374142, A61B 500

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060900504

ABSTRACT:
A thermometric apparatus useful for recording temperatures, after sensing contact with, or proximity to, a dermal surface is disclosed. The apparatus also provides various visual and aural mechanisms for indicating alarm conditions to the user. A method for thermometric diagnosis using temperatures acquired from bilateral dermal surfaces is also disclosed. The apparatus and method are especially useful in the early diagnosis of plantar foot surface pre-ulceration conditions which may be present in diabetic persons.

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