Apparatus and method for determining cardiac output in a living subject

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 6602201
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09903473

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An improved apparatus and method for determining the cardiac output of a living subject. The improved apparatus generally comprises one or more electrode assemblies or patches affixed to the skin of the subject in the vicinity of the thoracic cavity. In one embodiment, the apparatus comprises a constant current source impedance cardiography (ICG) monitor adapted as a stand-alone system. In another embodiment, the apparatus comprises a module adapted for use with a host monitoring system, the latter providing ECG, blood pressure, and/or other inputs to the module. Method of detecting a loss of electrical continuity in one or more of the terminals of the electrode patch, and selecting between a plurality of signal inputs based on signal quality, are also disclosed.

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  • FUJIFILM SONOSITE, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Baura, Gail D San Diego, CA 20 2011
Elf, James O San Diego, CA 3 323
Hepp, Dennis G Coon Rapids, MN 12 1158
Malecha, Jeremy Robert San Diego, CA 2 184
Ng, Sau Kuen Hoboken, NJ 3 389

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