Multifunctional edema tracking device

The edema tracking device addresses the challenge of comprehensive health monitoring by integrating with medical devices and providing precise edema and health metric measurements, enabling early disease detection and management across all ages.

DE202020006106U1Active Publication Date: 2025-05-08CETINKAYA SENAY
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Patent Information

Application Number
DE202020006106
Authority / Receiving Office
DE · DE
Patent Type
Utility models
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2020-07-17
Publication Date
2025-05-08
Estimated Expiration
2030-07-31

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing devices lack the ability to conveniently and accurately measure and monitor edema, particularly in infants and children, while also providing comprehensive health data integration and management for patients of all ages, including early detection of conditions like microcephaly and necrotizing enterocolitis.

Method used

A touch-sensitive edema tracking device with integrated connectivity to medical devices, automatic and manual measurement modes, a touch-screen interface, wireless connectivity, and a microprocessor for data management, capable of calculating body composition and health metrics, including head and abdominal circumferences, and equipped with a measuring tape for precise circumference measurements.

Benefits of technology

Enables convenient, precise, and continuous monitoring of edema and other health metrics across various age groups, facilitating early detection of diseases and comprehensive health management.

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Abstract

Edema tracking device comprehensive: - an integrated connectivity gateway for connecting to devices such as intravenous pumps, ventilators, beds and other patient monitors, - Automatic usage modes that allow measurement at set time intervals when connected, and manual usage modes that allow the person to perform a (single) measurement by manual adjustment when requested, - an interface with a touch-sensitive screen on which patient data can be entered, for use by people of all ages, - a wireless network protocol that enables connection with other medical products, - a battery that allows external use, - a microprocessor with software to keep data records of the measurements taken, to calculate the chronological age of healthy / sick persons by entering gender, day / month / year once (thanks to its program), to measure height, weight, head circumference in babies under 18 months, to measure and record BMI (Body Mass Index), mid-arm circumference, waist circumference, to record the medical history of healthy / sick persons, to record whether sick persons regularly use drugs or not and to record when they do use them, - a measuring tape indicator coated with natural rubber that does not cause allergies in babies / people sensitive to skin contact and which features an oxygen sensor, a blood pressure sensor and a pulse sensor, - a length measuring sensor that measures the drawn length of the measuring tape display with millimeter accuracy and is located at the exit of the slot in which the measuring tape display is located.
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