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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 08, 1994
Filed:
Aug. 21, 1991
James D Fonger, Wayland, MA (US);
David L Swendson, Garden Grove, CA (US);
Clifford E Currier, Aliso Viejo, CA (US);
David J Evans, Irvine, CA (US);
Donald E Bobo, Jr, Orange, CA (US);
Baxter International Inc., Deerfield, IL (US);
Abstract
A cardiac output probe assembly is disclosed wherein the assembly includes a chest tube which carries a cardiac output probe therein. The chest tube includes a main lumen for draining fluids from the thoracic cavity of the chest and a secondary lumen which carries leads attached to the probe. The probe is attached to the pulmonary artery or aorta vessel with detachable tines and/or sutures. The tines are uniquely configured to ensure that good contact between the probe and vessel is maintained. When cardiac output monitoring is complete, a pulling force is applied to the probe leads extending out through a proximal end of the tube. The pulling force detaches the tines and sutures, releasing the probe from connection with the vessel. Further withdrawal of the leads through the tube retracts the probe within the tube, where it is housed until the tube is removed from the thoracic cavity.