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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 08, 2002
Filed:
Mar. 07, 2000
David B. Swedlow, Danville, CA (US);
Stephen L. Daleo, Dublin, CA (US);
Thomas J. Yorkey, San Ramon, CA (US);
Edward M. Richards, Pleasanton, CA (US);
Charles Porges, Orlinda, CA (US);
Charles Stuart, San Jose, CA (US);
Daniel M. Nemits, San Francisco, CA (US);
Russell L. Delonzor, San Ramon, CA (US);
Mallinckrodt, Inc., Hazelwood, MO (US);
Abstract
A mechanism for storing and providing historical physiological data, such as blood oxygen saturation data, for a patient. In particular, the historical physiological data is stored in a storage medium that “travels” with the patient and is accessible wherever the patient is moved. This is achieved by storing the physiological data within a sensor assembly. At the destination site, a monitor or a device capable of interfacing with the sensor electronics can retrieve and display the data. The historical physiological data allows a clinician or medical personnel at the destination site to assess the condition of the patient for the entire time that the patient has been monitored. Various types of physiological data can be stored including, but not limited to, blood oxygen saturation, heart rate, and temperature data. Compression of the data can be performed to enhance the storage capability.