摘要:
Apparatus and methods for monitoring and indexing glucose consumption are disclosed. Embodiments of the present invention provide for accurate measurement of small differences in blood glucose values at various points in the body. These accurate measurements can be used to monitor glucose uptake in specific organs of the body such as the brain or heart. The apparatus includes an upstream intravascular glucose sensor and a downstream intravascular glucose sensor. In some embodiments, substantially simultaneous fluid communication of a calibration fluid to both glucose sensors reduces bias between the sensors. A processor is used to calculate and optionally display blood glucose consumption. Oxygen consumption can also be determined and used to determine and display an index value that is indicative of any mismatch between the two. In some embodiments, insulin and/or glucose infusion can be controlled by the system.
摘要:
A device, comprising: a sensor input capable of receiving at least one signal from a sensor, the signal being based on a plurality of sensed physiological characteristic values of a user of the device; and a processor coupled to the sensor input for operating a plurality of alarms based on the received signal from the sensor; wherein the processor is capable of activating each of the plurality of alarms according to a different sensed physiological characteristic value of the plurality of sensed physiological characteristic values.
摘要:
A holder for an optoacoustic probe includes a probe-end enclosing portion formed from material that is substantially opaque to light emanating from an optical window of a probe. The probe-end enclosing portion is sized to enclose the active end of the probe and have a snug fit therewith when the optoacoustic probe is inserted therein, and has minimal or no contact with the optical window and acoustic lens of the probe. The probe holder further includes a cutaway adapted to support the probe's strain relief under the downward force of gravity, thereby supporting the probe at an angle that provides for easy manual grasping and removal. The probe support also blocks an in-holder probe from sliding away from the probe-enclosing end. A cable guide is spaced from the probe support to accept a connecting cable exiting from the proximal end of the probe, and thus reduce pressure on the strain relief and soften the angle of curvature of the connecting cable.
摘要:
A system and diagnostic signatures which are derived from the data collected in the system captures multiple streams of biological sensor data for assessing brain health and functionality of a user. The system includes a plurality of biological sensors adapted to collect biological sensor data from the user as well as the ability to stimulate the brain in a variety of sensory, cognitive, physical, and chemical challenges. Several of the biological sensors are accommodated in an electronics module mounted on the user's head.
摘要:
We report method of detecting a pathological body state of a patient, comprising receiving a body signal of the patient; determining a body index from said body signal; determining an activity level of said patient; determining a value range for said body index for said patient, based at least in part on said activity level; comparing said body index to said value range; and detecting a pathological state when said body index is outside said value range. We also report a medical device system configured to implement the method. We also report a non-transitory computer readable program storage unit encoded with instructions that, when executed by a computer, perform the method.
摘要:
Methods, apparatus and systems for tissue dissection and testing are disclosed herein. A method for tissue dissection and testing may comprise inserting a tissue dissecting wand (TD) through an incision in a patient's body. The TD may comprise a tip having a plurality of protrusions with lysing segments positioned between the protrusions to dissect and/or modify tissue. The TD may also comprise a sensor dock positioned on top of the TD that is configured to allow tissue and/or body fluid contact to a sensor. After separating tissue using the lysing segment(s) to access a target region, the sensor may be activated and moved around within the target region to assess tissues.
摘要:
The present invention relates to a non-invasive method for determining the tissue perfusion state in a patient, by measuring the variations in the skin CO 2 pressure and in the perfusion index of the patient during the conducting of a localized hyperthermia test.
摘要:
A system and method to control oxygen supply uses determinations whether physiological sensors and/or a subject interface appliance have been displaced in relation to a subject and/or there has been movement of the subject itself. Artifacts that may reduce the accuracy of measurements of physiological parameters, in particular related to a level of arterial oxygen saturation, may be detected through determinations pertaining to sensor displacement, displacement of the subject interface appliance and/or movement of the subject.
摘要:
A method for inferring characteristics of a physiological system includes measuring one or more physiological signals in the physiological system and inferring characteristics of the physiological system from the one or more measured physiological signals using a multiple vascular compartment hemodynamic model, the multiple vascular compartment hemodynamic model defining a relationship between the one or more measured physiological signals and the characteristics of the physiological system. When the one or more measured physiological signals include coherent oscillations at a plurality of frequencies, the method is termed coherent hemodynamics spectroscopy. The multiple vascular compartment hemodynamic model is based on an average time spent by blood in one or more of said vascular compartments and a rate constant of oxygen diffusion.