Portable patient monitor

Abstract

Embodiments of the present disclosure includes a portable pulse oximeter, such as a handheld pulse oximeter, that provides a user with intuitive key navigation for device operation, which reduces an amount of visual concentration needed to handle and operate the oximeter. In various embodiments, the portable pulse oximeter includes one or more of user input keys disposed along curve, an alignment edge providing guidance by feel of a user's digits to the input keys, raised convex keys also providing navigation by feel, a protective boot disposed around various portions of the oximeter housing to protect against impacts, a table-top stand, combinations of the same, or the like.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE DISCLOSURE [0001] 1. Field of the Invention [0002] The present disclosure relates to the field of patient monitoring devices. More specifically, the disclosure relates to portable and handheld patient monitors, including pulse oximeter monitors, while other embodiments relate to various parameters displayed by these type of patient monitors. [0003] 2. Description of the Related Art [0004] Caregivers often employ patient monitoring systems or devices, such as pulse oximeters, capnographs, blood pressure cuffs, and the like, for convenient spot checking and even continuous monitoring of physiological characteristics of a patient. Patent monitoring systems generally include one or more sensors applied to a patient, a monitoring device, and one or more cables connecting the one or more sensors and the monitoring device. [0005] Portability of these monitoring systems is advantageous for a number of reasons. For example, portable devices provide the patient with mobility...

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Benefits of technology

[0011] Embodiments of the present disclosure seek to overcome some or all of the foregoing and other problems. For example, embodiments of the present disclosure include a portable patient monitor, such as a handheld pulse oximeter, that provides a user with intuitive key navigation and device operation, which reduces an amount of visual concentration needed to handle and operate the patient monitor. In various embodiments, the portable patient monitor includes one or more of user input keys disposed along curve, an alignment edge, raised convex ke

Problems solved by technology

Early detection of low blood oxygen level is critical in the medical field, for example in critical care and surgical applications, because an insufficient supply of oxygen can result in brain damage and death in a matter of minutes.

In portable devices, such layouts do not provide an intuitive feel, often requiring a user to use both hands to operat

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