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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 24, 2013
Filed:
Aug. 11, 2009
David L. Feer, Brookline, MA (US);
Robert A. Feuersanger, Westford, MA (US);
Brian D. Gross, North Andover, MA (US);
Suzanne Kavanagh, Andover, MA (US);
Eric D. Nelson, Hampton Falls, NH (US);
Daniel A. Silber, Lexington, MA (US);
David L. Feer, Brookline, MA (US);
Robert A. Feuersanger, Westford, MA (US);
Brian D. Gross, North Andover, MA (US);
Suzanne Kavanagh, Andover, MA (US);
Eric D. Nelson, Hampton Falls, NH (US);
Daniel A. Silber, Lexington, MA (US);
Koniklijke Philips N.V., Eindhoven, NL;
Abstract
A neonatal feeding tube () includes electronics and instrumentation for monitoring a neonate and for provides nourishment to the neonate. The tube () includes electrodes () for sensing ECG signals of the neonate. Thermistors () are placed at various points along the tube () to measure the neonate's temperature at those points. Breathing effort is measured by calculating a pressure differential at two pressure ports (). Pulse and SpOare measured at a fiber optic window (). The electrodes (), a distal electrode () and a light source () aid in helping a caregiver position the tip () of the tube () correctly in the stomach of the neonate.