Abstract:
The present invention relates to systems and methods for comparing photoplethysmography (PPG) signals from an individual with signals from a secondaryrespiration sensor secured to the individual to determine whether effective respiration has occurred or whether the individual has apnea, hypopnea, or other respiratory distress.
Abstract:
Provided herein are methods and systems for validating and interpreting respiratory signals in order to provide comprehensive non-invasive methods to monitor patients at risk for respiratory depression and apnea. In the present invention, data from multiple respiratory monitoring technologies (or from multiple channels of one monitoring technology) is fused so that the patient's true respiratory state may be elucidated.
Abstract:
Provided according to embodiments of the invention are methods for monitoring an individual including securing a photoplethysmography (PPG) sensor comprising at least one emitter and at least one detector onto skin overlying an ophthalmic artery region of the individual; and obtaining PPG signals generated by the PPG sensor. Sensors for photoplethysmographic monitoring at the ophthalmic artery region are also provided.
Abstract:
Provided according to embodiments of the invention are physiological parameter display systems that include a multicolor display unit that includes a primary emitter unit configured to emit a hue at or between a first predetermined hue and a second predetermined hue; a controller in communication with the multicolor display unit, wherein the controller is configured to direct the primary emitter unit to display the first predetermined hue if a blood oxygen saturation value of an individual is at or above a predefined upper limit and to display the second predetermined hue if the blood oxygen saturation value for the individual is at or below a predefined lower limit.
Abstract:
Provided according to embodiments of the invention are methods of improving the effectiveness of chest compressions as part of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Such methods include monitoring PPG signals from a PPG sensor secured to a nose during at least one chest compression and increasing, decreasing or maintaining a at least one of the depth, duration and frequency of at least one subsequent chest compression based on a waveform parameter of the PPG signals. Related devices and systems are also provided.
Abstract:
Provided according to embodiments of the invention are systems for monitoring a physiological state of an individual that include a PPG sensor, which optionally includes an auxiliary physiological sensor integrated with or connected thereto; a first signal processing device in electronic communication with the PPG sensor, whereby the PPG sensor transmits PPG signals to the first signal processing device; and a second signal processing device that detects at least a portion of the signals transmitted by the PPG sensor to the first signal processing device, at least a portion of signals transmitted by the auxiliary physiological sensor, or both. Related methods are also provided herein.