Heart reference unit and blood pressure monitor with one heart reference unit

DE602018086985T2Active Publication Date: 2025-11-05BECTON DICKINSON & CO
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Patent Information

Application Number
DE602018086985
Authority / Receiving Office
DE · DE
Patent Type
Patents
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2018-08-14
Filing Date
2018-08-17
Publication Date
2025-11-05
Estimated Expiration
2038-08-17

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing blood pressure monitors with heart reference units are cumbersome, difficult to manufacture, prone to malfunction, and limit patient mobility due to fluid-filled tubes and electrical connections, leading to inaccurate readings.

Method used

A stand-alone heart reference unit with two separate fluid columns, each with one end positioned near the patient and the other ends connected away from the patient, allowing components to be routed conveniently, and a differential pressure transducer to adjust for hydrostatic pressure differences.

Benefits of technology

The solution provides accurate blood pressure readings by adjusting for hydrostatic pressure while minimizing device complexity, enhancing patient mobility, and reducing manufacturing difficulties.

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