System and method for reliable sleep diagnostic testing
AssigneeSleepSafe Drivers, Inc.
InventorDana Voien
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Abstract
A method for securely affixing a sensor to a patient is provided. The method includes attaching the sensor to the patient's index finger with a sensor signal cable routed along the patient's hand, and configuring an identification band to encircle the signal cable and the patient's wrist using a secure affixing arrangement. The identification band is configured to evidence tampering when removed. The secure affixing arrangement may take various forms, including tying loops and securing the cable and/or sensor to the patient using tape, plastics, and so forth.
Claims18
A method for reliable oxygen saturation monitoring, comprising:
- attaching a sensor to a patient;
- configuring an identification band in an arrangement containing the signal cable;
- securely fixing the identification band to the patient;
- connecting a sensor signal cable connected to the sensor to a diagnostic test monitoring system;
- and
- testing the patient;
- wherein the identification band is configured to encircle a portion of the patient and to evidence tampering when removed.
A method for monitoring a patient, comprising:
- attaching a sensor to a patient;
- configuring an identification band in a secure arrangement, wherein the secure arrangement secures the sensor and sensor signal cable to the patient;
- and
- connecting the sensor signal cable to a diagnostic test monitoring system for purposes of conducting a diagnostic test;
- wherein the identification band is configured to evidence tampering when removed.
A method for securely affixing a sensor to a patient, comprising:
- attaching the sensor to the patient's index finger with a sensor signal cable routed along the patient's hand;
- configuring an identification band to encircle the signal cable and the patient's wrist using a secure affixing arrangement;
- wherein the identification band is configured to evidence tampering when removed.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.