This inventor holds 2 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: University of Pennsylvania. Active years: 1997-1999.
Company Filing History:
Years Active: 1997-1999
Title: Carol Marshall: Innovator in Patient Monitoring Systems
Introduction
Carol Marshall is a distinguished inventor based in Wynnewood, PA (US). She has made significant contributions to the field of patient monitoring systems, holding 2 patents that enhance the capabilities of healthcare professionals in intensive care settings.
Latest Patents
One of her latest inventions is the "Intensive care information graphical display." This invention describes a patient monitoring system that creates graphical displays of various pulmonary and other patient functions. It enables physicians and clinicians to quickly and accurately make decisions about patient care based on these graphical displays while in the intensive care unit. The system monitors patient functions and implements pulmonary models to graphically reveal relationships between the basic information input from monitoring devices and the models. This allows physicians to utilize the revealed relationships to make informed and accurate diagnoses and design therapeutic plans concerning the patient.
Another notable patent is the "Method and apparatus for unifying the ventilation/perfusion." This invention discloses a method and apparatus for unifying the pressure/flow and ventilation perfusion ratios. The method involves determining the initial health condition of a patient to define a pulmonary pressure flow curve for each of a plurality of lung compartments. It applies a stimulus of hypoxic pulmonary vasoconstriction to the pressure flow curve for each compartment to obtain a pressure flow curve for each of the compartments. Additionally, it derives a pulmonary artery pressure value corresponding to a ventilation/perfusion ratio that satisfies both the individual and total pressure flow requirements for the pulmonary pressure/flow curves.
Career Highlights
Carol Marshall is affiliated with the University of Pennsylvania, where she continues to contribute to advancements in medical technology. Her work focuses on improving patient outcomes through innovative monitoring solutions.
Collaborations
Some of her notable coworkers include C William Hanson, III and Bryan E Marshall, who have collaborated with her on various projects related to patient monitoring systems.
Conclusion
Carol Marshall's innovative work in patient monitoring systems exemplifies her commitment to enhancing healthcare technology. Her patents reflect her dedication to improving patient care and outcomes in intensive care settings.