Patient monitoring system
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1. A method of monitoring a patient, comprising the steps of:
- placing a pressure pad that is encased in a cover on a resting place for the patient;
energizing the pressure pad, whereby a signal is provided responsive to pressure placed on the pressure pad by the patient;
arming the pressure pad when a predetermined weight is on the pressure pad whereby the pressure pad serves as a sensor;
activating an alarm when the predetermined weight is removed from the armed pressure pad; and
disposing of the pressure pad when the patient no longer has use of the pressure pad.
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Abstract
To monitor a patient, an alligator clip is fastened to the patient by a cord having a length of between five inches and five feet. The other end of the cord is connected to a switch which is activated when the patient moves beyond the length of the cord to cause a message to be announced. A disposable pressure pad is located under the patient and armed by the application of weight to the pad. Upon removal of the weight the alarm is given.
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1. A method of monitoring a patient, comprising the steps of:
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placing a pressure pad that is encased in a cover on a resting place for the patient;
energizing the pressure pad, whereby a signal is provided responsive to pressure placed on the pressure pad by the patient;
arming the pressure pad when a predetermined weight is on the pressure pad whereby the pressure pad serves as a sensor;
activating an alarm when the predetermined weight is removed from the armed pressure pad; and
disposing of the pressure pad when the patient no longer has use of the pressure pad. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A method of monitoring a patient, comprising the steps of:
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placing a pressure pad under the patient that activates a first switch when it is energized;
attaching a fastener to the patient, wherein if the patient moves beyond a predetermined distance, a second switch moves between one of an open state or a closed state to the other of the open or closed state; and
providing an alarm signal when either the first switch or the second switch is activated wherein the pressure pad is activated by removal of pressure and reset by application of pressure. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10)
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11. Apparatus for monitoring a patient, comprising:
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a pressure pad for providing a signal indicating a pressure condition;
a control housing connected to and located adjacent to the pressure pad and responsive to the signal; and
a casing at least partly encasing the control housing and the pressure pad. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A pressure pad comprising:
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a gel cushion;
an alarm system having a pressure switch and an alarm;
said pressure switch being in communication with said gel cushion, whereby pressure on the gel cushion results in pressure on the pressure switch;
said alarm being connected to said pressure switch to be controlled thereby; and
said alarm system being activated by pressure on the pressure switch. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20)
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