Nasopharyngeal airway with reflectance pulse oximeter sensor

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 6266547
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09389354

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A combined nasopharyngeal airway and pulse oximeter sensor capable of monitoring the posterior pharynx, posterior soft palate or nasal mucosa is disclosed. The nasopharyngeal airway includes a thickened wall section over approximately one-third of its circumference. Pulse oximeter sensor elements may be embedded in the airway. The pulse oximeter sensor elements may include a light source, which preferably emits light at wavelengths around 660 nm (red) and around 940 nm (near infrared), and a light detector. The pulse oximeter sensor elements may be connected to a pulse oximeter monitor (spectrophotometer) or other external device for analysis.

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  • THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AS REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY OF THE ARMY

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Alexander, John G Plano, TX 6 493
Shepherd, John M Fort San Antonio, TX 18 1170
Walker, Steven C Olmos Park, TX 20 1361

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