PRESSURE SENSOR AND METHOD OF USE
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    发明公开
    PRESSURE SENSOR AND METHOD OF USE 审中-公开
    压力传感器和使用它们的方法

    公开(公告)号:EP2603257A2

    公开(公告)日:2013-06-19

    申请号:EP11817008.3

    申请日:2011-08-10

    申请人: Zevex, Inc.

    IPC分类号: A61M5/142 A61M5/168 A61M39/08

    CPC分类号: A61M5/16831 A61M5/16854

    摘要: A sensor and method of use provides for detection of an occlusion (or sudden pressure increase) in tubing during the administration of solutions to a patient. The occlusion sensor may be attached to an infusion pump using a biasing mechanism. The tubing may be positioned in contact with the occlusion sensor using a cassette. Detection of an occlusion in the tubing is accomplished by measuring the compression and expansion of the tubing. When the tubing becomes occluded pressure within the tube will increase, resulting in expansion of the tubing. Expansion of the tubing exerts a force on the sensor to trigger an alarm to alert medical personnel of the occluded tube.