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| 20090076340 | Adherent Cardiac Monitor with Advanced Sensing Capabilities - An adherent device comprises an adhesive patch with at least two electrodes and an accelerometer. The accelerometer can be used to determine an orientation of the at least two measurement electrodes on a patient. By determining the orientation of the electrodes of the patch on the patient, physiologic measurements with the at least two electrodes can be adjusted and/or corrected in response to the orientation of the patch on the patient. The adherent patch and/or electrodes can be replaced with a second adherent patch and/or electrodes, and the orientation of the second adherent patch and/or electrodes can be determined with the accelerometer or a second accelerometer. The determined orientation of the second patch and/or electrodes on the patient can be used to correct measurements made with the second adherent patch and/or electrodes. | 03-19-2009 |
| 20090076341 | Adherent Athletic Monitor - A system is provided for tracking an individual, engaged in extreme physical activity, physiological status and detecting and predicting negative physiological events. A monitoring system is provided that includes a plurality of sensors. Each sensor has a sensor output, and a combination of the sensor outputs is used to determine distress of the monitored individual engaged in extreme physical activity. A wireless communication device is coupled to the plurality of sensors and transfers data directly or indirectly from the plurality of sensors to a remote monitoring system. A remote monitoring system is coupled to the wireless communication device and configured to receive the processed data. | 03-19-2009 |
| 20090076342 | Adherent Multi-Sensor Device with Empathic Monitoring - A system and methods are provided for physiological monitoring and prediction. The system includes a detecting system and a remote monitoring system. The detecting system includes, (i) an adherent device with a plurality of sensors that provide an indication of at least one physiological event of a patient, the adherent device being coupled to the patient's thorax and (ii) a wireless communication device coupled to the plurality of sensors and configured to transfer patient data directly or indirectly from the plurality of sensors to a remote monitoring system. The remote monitoring system is coupled to the wireless communication device. Logic resources may be provided at the remote monitoring system to determine the physiological event of the patient. | 03-19-2009 |
| 20090076344 | Multi-Sensor Patient Monitor to Detect Impending Cardiac Decompensation - Systems and methods of detecting an impending cardiac decompensation of a patient measure at least two of an electrocardiogram signal of the patient, a hydration signal of the patient, a respiration signal of the patient or an activity signal of the patient. The at least two of the electrocardiogram signal, the hydration signal, the respiration signal or the activity signal are combined with an algorithm to detect the impending cardiac decompensation. | 03-19-2009 |
| 20090076345 | Adherent Device with Multiple Physiological Sensors - An adherent device to monitor a patient comprises an adhesive patch to adhere to a skin of the patient. At least four electrodes are connected to the patch and capable of electrically coupling to the patient. Impedance circuitry is coupled to the at least four electrodes to measure a hydration signal of the patient. Electrocardiogram circuitry is coupled to at least two of the at least four electrodes to measure an electrocardiogram signal of the patient. An accelerometer can be mechanically coupled to the adhesive patch to generate a signal in response to at least one of an activity or a position of the patient. | 03-19-2009 |
| 20090076348 | Injectable Device for Physiological Monitoring - An injectable detecting device is provided for use in physiological monitoring. The device includes a plurality of sensors axially spaced along a body that provide an indication of at least one physiological event of a patient, a monitoring unit within the body coupled to the plurality of sensors configured to receive data from the plurality of sensors and create processed patient data, a power source within the body coupled to the monitoring unit, and a communication antenna external to the body coupled to the monitoring unit configured to transfer data to/from other devices. | 03-19-2009 |
| 20090076349 | Adherent Multi-Sensor Device with Implantable Device Communication Capabilities - A system for physiological monitoring and prediction. The system includes a detecting system, one or more medical devices and a remote monitoring system. The detecting system includes an adherent device configured to be coupled to a patient, the adherent device including a plurality of sensors that provide an indication of at least one physiological event of a patient and a wireless communication device coupled to the plurality of sensors and configured to transfer patient data from the plurality of sensors and one or more medical treatment devices to the remote monitoring system. The one or more medical treatment devices are coupled to the wireless communication device to communicate wirelessly with the plurality of sensors, with at least one medical treatment device being an implanted device. The remote monitoring system is coupled to the wireless communication device, wherein the remote monitoring system uses data from the sensors and the one or more medical treatment devices to determine heart failure status and predict impending decompensation of the patient. | 03-19-2009 |
| 20090076350 | Data Collection in a Multi-Sensor Patient Monitor - A system for tracking a patient's physiological status and detecting and predicting negative physiological events, with a detecting system and a remote monitoring system. The detecting system includes a plurality of sensors that provide an indication of at least one physiological event of a patient, and a wireless communication device coupled to the plurality of sensors, and configured to transfer patient data from the plurality of sensors to a remote monitoring system. The a remote monitoring system coupled to the wireless communication device, wherein during a registration period, the detecting system being activated for a first time and communicating with the remote monitoring system to register the detecting system and activate data logging. | 03-19-2009 |
| 20090076363 | Adherent Device with Multiple Physiological Sensors - An adherent device to monitor a patient for an extended period comprises a breathable tape. The breathable tape comprises a porous material with an adhesive coating to adhere the breathable tape to a skin of the patient. At least one electrode is affixed to the breathable tape and capable of electrically coupling to a skin of the patient. A printed circuit board is connected to the breathable tape to support the printed circuit board with the breathable tape when the tape is adhered to the patient. Electronic components electrically are connected to the printed circuit board and coupled to the at least one electrode to measure physiologic signals of the patient. A breathable cover and/or an electronics housing is disposed over the circuit board and electronic components and connected to at least one of the electronics components, the printed circuit board or the breathable tape. | 03-19-2009 |
| 20090076364 | Adherent Device for Sleep Disordered Breathing - An adherent device is configured to adhere to the skin of the patient with an adherent patch, for example breathable tape, coupled to at least four electrodes. The device comprises impedance circuitry coupled to the at least four electrodes and configured to measure respiration of the patient to detect sleep apnea and/or hypopnea. The impedance circuitry may be used to measure hydration of the patient. An accelerometer can be mechanically coupled to the adherent patch such that the accelerometer can be coupled to and move with the skin of the patient. Electrocardiogram circuitry to generate an electrocardiogram signal may be coupled to at least two of the at least four electrodes to detect the sleep apnea and/or hypopnea. | 03-19-2009 |
| 20090076397 | Adherent Emergency Patient Monitor - An adherent device comprises an adhesive patch to adhere to a skin of the patient. At least two electrodes are connected to the patch and capable of electrically coupling to the patient. Electrocardiogram circuitry can be coupled to at the least two electrodes to measure an electrocardiogram signal of the patient. An accelerometer can be mechanically coupled to the adhesive patch to generate an accelerometer signal in response to at least one of an activity or a position of the patient. A processor comprising a tangible medium can be configured to communicate with the electrocardiogram circuitry and the accelerometer to generate an alarm signal in response to the electrocardiogram signal and the accelerometer signal. | 03-19-2009 |
| 20090076410 | System and Methods for Wireless Body Fluid Monitoring - An adherent device to monitor a tissue hydration of a patient comprises an adhesive patch to adhere to a skin of the patient. At least four electrodes are connected to the patch and capable of electrically coupling to the patient. Impedance circuitry is coupled to the at least four electrodes to measure a tissue resistance of the patient, where the circuitry is configured to determine the tissue hydration in response to tissue resistance. The circuitry may comprise a processor system and the tissue resistance may correspond to a change in patient body fluid. The impedance circuitry is configured to measure the hydration signal using at least one low measurement frequency, which may be in the range of 0 to 10 kHz. Multiple measurement frequencies may be used and the hydration signal may include a tissue reactance measurement. | 03-19-2009 |
| 20090076559 | Adherent Device for Cardiac Rhythm Management - An adherent device to monitor and treat a patient comprises an adhesive patch to adhere to a skin of the patient. At least two electrodes are connected to the patch and capable of electrically coupling to the patient. Sensor circuitry is coupled to the at least two electrodes and configured to measure at least two of an electrocardiogram signal of the patient, a respiration signal of the patient or an activity signal of the patient. Therapy circuitry is coupled to the at least two electrodes and configured to deliver a high-energy shock therapy for cardioversion and/or defibrillation. A processor system comprising a tangible medium and coupled to the sensor circuitry and therapy circuitry, the processor is configured to generate a treatment signal to deliver the high-energy shock therapy in response to the at least two of the electrocardiogram signal, the respiration signal or the activity signal. | 03-19-2009 |
| 20090292194 | Chiropractic Care Management Systems and Methods - An adherent device may be placed on a patient's chest for monitoring heart rate variability for chiropractic care. The device may comprise an adherent patch configured to adhere to the patient continuously for an extended period, for example an extended period of one week, and the HRV can be determined for the extended period. Two or more electrodes may be used to measure a cardiac signal and determine the HRV. The device may comprise accelerometers to measure at least one of posture, flexion/extension or lateral movement of the patient. The device may be placed on the patient and used in the clinic, and the patient may be sent home from the clinic with the adherent device. The device may wirelessly transmit heart rate data to an external device, such as a handheld monitor, that the chiropractor may consult during treatment. | 11-26-2009 |
