# US 2012/0165628 A1 · System and method for reliable sleep diagnostic testing

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- Number: US 2012/0165628 A1
- Document ID: US20120165628A1
- Status: Published application
- Kind: A1
- Application number: 12/928,903
- Filed: 2010-12-22
- Published: 2012-06-28
- Earliest claimed: 2010-12-22
- Assignees: SleepSafe Drivers, Inc.
- Inventors: Dana Voien
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20120165628A1

## CPC

- A61B 5/14551: {for measuring blood gases}
- A61B 5/0205: Simultaneously evaluating both cardiovascular conditions and different types of body conditions, e.g. heart and respiratory condition
- A61B 5/14542: {for measuring blood gases (A61B5/14551 takes precedence)}
- A61B 5/14552: {Details of sensors specially adapted therefor}
- A61B 5/4806: {Sleep evaluation (A61B5/4821 takes precedence; devices for inducing sleep A61M21/02)}
- A61B 5/4818: {Sleep apnoea}
- A61B 5/6824: {Arm or wrist}
- A61B 5/6825: {Hand}
- A61B 5/6826: {Finger}
- A61B 5/6831: {Straps, bands or harnesses}
- A61B 5/6832: {using adhesives (conductive adhesive for bioelectric electrodes A61B5/259)}
- A61B 90/90: Identification means for patients or instruments, e.g. tags
- A61B 90/94: coded with symbols, e.g. text
- G16H 40/63: for local operation
- A61B 5/02: Detecting, measuring or recording for evaluating the cardiovascular system, e.g. pulse, heart rate, blood pressure or blood flow
- A61B 5/087: Measuring breath flow
- A61B 5/1135: {by monitoring thoracic expansion}
- A61B 2562/08: Sensors provided with means for identification, e.g. barcodes or memory chips
- G09F 3/03: of security seals {(means for indicating unauthorised opening of container closures B65D, e.g. B65D27/30, B65D55/02; theft deterrent tags E05B73/0017)}
- A61B: DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION (usefulness limited to only animals A61D)
- G16H: HEALTHCARE INFORMATICS, i.e. INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY [ICT] SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR THE HANDLING OR PROCESSING OF MEDICAL OR HEALTHCARE DATA
- G09F: DISPLAYING; ADVERTISING; SIGNS; LABELS OR NAME-PLATES; SEALS

## 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.

## Claims

### Claim 1

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.

### Claim 2 (depends on 1)

The method of claim 1, wherein the identification band is configured to encircle the patient's wrist and to shred and/or tear when removed.

### Claim 3 (depends on 1)

The method of claim 1, wherein securely fixing the identification band further comprises placing a mark across the ends of the identification band.

### Claim 4 (depends on 1)

The method of claim 1, wherein the identification band further comprises a unique serial number.

### Claim 5 (depends on 1)

The method of claim 1, wherein configuring further comprises placing a loop in the sensor device signal cable, wherein the identification band is passed through a loop.

### Claim 6 (depends on 1)

The method of claim 1, wherein the identification band is configured to encircle a connection formed where the sensor device signal output cable meets and connects with a PSG recording system input signal cable.

### Claim 7

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.

### Claim 8 (depends on 7)

The method of claim 7, wherein the identification band is configured to encircle the patient's wrist and to shred and/or tear when removed.

### Claim 9 (depends on 7)

The method of claim 7, further comprising marking a sensor signal cable at the patient's wrist, wherein the secure arrangement comprises a knot wherein the sensor signal cable is routed through a loop arrangement and aligned at the mark.

### Claim 10 (depends on 7)

The method of claim 7, wherein the identification band comprises a unique serial number.

### Claim 11 (depends on 7)

The method of claim 7, wherein configuring further comprises placing a loop in the sensor signal cable and the identification band is passed through the loop.

### Claim 12 (depends on 7)

The method of claim 7, wherein the identification band is configured to encircle the connection formed where the sensor device signal output cable meets and connects with a PSG recording system input signal cable.

### Claim 13

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.

### Claim 14 (depends on 13)

The method of claim 13, wherein the identification band is configured to shred and/or tear when removed.

### Claim 15 (depends on 13)

The method of claim 13, wherein fixing the identification band further comprises placing a mark across the ends of the identification band.

### Claim 16 (depends on 13)

The method of claim 13, wherein the identification band comprises a unique serial number.

### Claim 17 (depends on 13)

The method of claim 13, wherein configuring comprises placing a loop in the sensor device signal cable and the identification band is passed through the loop.

### Claim 18 (depends on 13)

The method of claim 13, wherein the identification band is configured to encircle the connection formed where the sensor device signal output cable meets and connects with a PSG recording system input signal cable.