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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 12, 2006
Filed:
Jun. 22, 2001
Ramesh Wariar, Tampa, FL (US);
Thomas P. Hartranft, Clearwater, FL (US);
Norm Cameron, St. Petersburg, FL (US);
Angel Lasso, Tampa, FL (US);
Hector Caro, St. Petersburg, FL (US);
Ramesh Wariar, Tampa, FL (US);
Thomas P. Hartranft, Clearwater, FL (US);
Norm Cameron, St. Petersburg, FL (US);
Angel Lasso, Tampa, FL (US);
Hector Caro, St. Petersburg, FL (US);
Baxter International Inc., Deerfield, IL (US);
Abstract
An apparatus for detecting dislodgement of a needle inserted into a patient includes a sensor for detecting wetness due to blood and a sensor holder to secure the sensor to the patient such that the sensor detects wetness due to blood loss from the patient upon dislodgement of the needle. Methods and apparatuses for detecting, monitoring and/or controlling blood loss from a patient due to needle dislodgement are also provided.