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AssigneeMcKesson Automation Inc.
InventorsJeff Thompson, David Deutsch, Preeti Churbock, Kevon Garrison, John Barickman, Bruce Thompson, Randy Rossi, Gregoire Aby-Eva
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An intravenous (IV) fluid monitoring system and method are provided to facilitate notification that a replacement IV fluid bag should be prepared. In this regard, an IV fluid monitoring system includes a bag sensing element carried by an IV fluid bag. The IV fluid monitoring system further includes first and second sensing elements positioned on opposite sides of the IV fluid bag and configured to interact with the bag sensing element. The first and second sensing elements are physically separate from the IV fluid bag. The bag sensing element and the first and second elements are positioned such that a line of sight between at least the first sensing element and the bag sensing element extends through the IV fluid within the IV fluid bag while the IV fluid bag is in a filled state. A method and apparatus are also provided to facilitate preparation of an IV fluid bag.
An intravenous (IV) fluid monitoring system comprising:
A method of monitoring intravenous (IV) fluid during delivery to a patient, the method comprising:
An apparatus for preparing an intravenous (IV) fluid bag, the apparatus comprising a processor configured to:
A method of preparing an intravenous (IV) fluid bag, the method comprising:
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