Enhanced Real-time Bleeding Detection and Fluid Resuscitation Monitoring
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
An improved system and method for detecting bleeding and monitoring fluid resuscitation effectiveness in real-time, utilizing a combination of raw waveform data and compensatory reserve index estimation to provide more accurate and timely interventions.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent disclosed a method for rapid detection of bleeding before, during, and after fluid resuscitation. However, it had limitations in terms of accuracy and timeliness. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by introducing a system that can detect bleeding in real-time, estimate fluid resuscitation effectiveness, and provide more accurate results.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The new inventive concept comprises a sensor array to capture raw waveform data, a computer system to estimate a patient's compensatory reserve index, and a display device to display an indicator of the estimated bleeding probability. The system can analyze physiological data from a patient to estimate a compensatory reserve index, and use the estimated compensatory reserve index to determine the effectiveness of fluid resuscitation and calculate the amount of fluid needed for effective resuscitation. The system can also generate an alert if the estimated compensatory reserve index indicates a high probability of bleeding.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce the use of raw waveform data and compensatory reserve index estimation, which provides a more accurate and timely detection of bleeding and fluid resuscitation effectiveness. This is a significant improvement over the original patent, which relied solely on cardiovascular data.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include using different types of sensors, such as optical or acoustic sensors, to capture physiological data. Additionally, the system could be adapted for use in different medical settings, such as emergency response or surgical procedures.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in the medical device industry, particularly in the areas of emergency response and critical care. The system could be marketed to hospitals, emergency medical services, and other healthcare providers, with potential applications in trauma centers, operating rooms, and intensive care units.
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Medical monitoring systems, specifically cardiovascular data analysis and bleeding detection technologies, involving biomedical engineering, signal processing, and medical diagnostic instrumentation
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A biomedical engineer or medical device specialist with expertise in physiological monitoring, signal processing algorithms, sensor design, and computer-assisted medical diagnostics, holding at least a master's degree with 3-5 years of practical experience
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that extending the source patent's cardiovascular monitoring approach by incorporating raw waveform data and more sophisticated compensatory reserve index estimation represents a predictable technological improvement within the existing diagnostic monitoring paradigm. The proposed variations leverage known signal processing techniques and computational methods to enhance bleeding detection accuracy. These modifications represent incremental advancements that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner seeking to optimize medical monitoring technologies.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,293 |
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| Title | Rapid detection of bleeding before, during, and after fluid resuscitation |