Methods and apparatus for urodynamic analysis
AssigneeHegln (Dalian) Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
InventorsLynn Stothers, Roy E. Gagnon, Andrew J. MacNab
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Abstract
A method for monitoring bladder function in an animal having a bladder, the method including positioning of a light emitter and a light detector on the animal's skin adjacent to the animal's bladder, emitting light at the bladder with the emitter while detecting light with the detector, and collecting data representative of detected light during bladder activity, to provide an indication of bladder function. Also provided are light shield apparatus and filter apparatus for near infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) bladder monitoring.
Claims16
A method for monitoring bladder function in an animal having a bladder, the method comprising:
- positioning of an electromagnetic radiation emitter and an electromagnetic radiation detector on a skin surface of the animal adjacent to the animal's bladder;
- emitting electromagnetic radiation at the bladder with the electromagnetic radiation emitter while detecting electromagnetic radiation with the electromagnetic radiation detector;
- collecting data representative of detected electromagnetic radiation prior to, during, and following bladder filling and voiding;
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- correlating the detected electromagnetic radiation data to changes in oxygenation and hemodynamic parameters prior to, during, and following bladder filling and voiding to provide an indication of bladder function.
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