Vital signs monitor
AssigneeThe Kendall Company
InventorEdward J. Arkans
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Abstract
A vital signs monitor comprising, a plurality of pads having a front surface for contacting the chest of a patient, and containing equipment for monitoring a body function of the patient. The monitor has a device connected between a pair of pads for detecting expansion and contraction of the patient's chest.
Claims13
A vital signs monitor, comprising:
- at least two pads having a front surface for contacting the chest of a patient, and means for connecting said pads together;
- means connected between said two pads for detecting movement of the chest;
- and
- means in said pads for monitoring a body function of the patient, with at least one of said pads containing an ECG electrode, and a conductive lead connected to said electrode.
A vital signs monitor, comprising:
- at least two pads having a front surface for contacting the chest of a patient, and means for connecting said pads together;
- means connected between said two pads for detecting movement of the chest;
- and
- means in said pads for monitoring a body function of the patient, with at least one of said pads containing a sound detection device, and a conductive pad connected to the sound detection device.
A vital signs monitor, comprising:
- at least two pads having a front surface for contacting the chest of a patient, and means for connecting the pads together;
- means connected between said two pads for detecting movement of the chest;
- and
- means in said pads for monitoring a body function of the patient, with at least one of said pads containing a temperature sensor, and a conductive lead connected to said sensor.
A vital signs monitor, comprising:
- four pads having a front surface for contacting the chest of a patient;
- means connected between a pair of said pads for detecting movement of the chest;
- and
- means in said pads for monitoring a body function of the patient, with the monitor including means connecting the pads in a generally rectangular configuration.
A vital signs monitor comprising, four pads including means for connecting the pads in a rectangular configuration, with three of said pads having ECG electrodes, at least one of said pads different from the pads with the electrodes having a sound detection device, at least one of said pads having a temperature sensor, and a plurality of conductive leads individually connected to said electrodes, sound detection device, and sensor.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.