METHODS OF ORGAN VITALITY ASSESSMENT
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1. A method of organ vitality assessment, comprising the steps of:
- utilizing bioelectric impedance analysis in a biological model for body composition analysis; and
using the results of said utilizing step to provide an objective assessment of volume and distribution of fluid and tissues, as well as electrical health of cells and membranes of said organ.
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A method of organ vitality assessment using bioelectric impedance analysis in a biological model for body composition analysis, and using the results to provide an objective assessment of volume and distribution of tissues, as well as electrical health of cells and membranes of an organ.
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1. A method of organ vitality assessment, comprising the steps of:
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utilizing bioelectric impedance analysis in a biological model for body composition analysis; and
using the results of said utilizing step to provide an objective assessment of volume and distribution of fluid and tissues, as well as electrical health of cells and membranes of said organ. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A method of organ vitality assessment, comprising the steps of:
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placing signal introduction electrodes on opposite lateral peripheral borders of said organ;
placing signal detection electrodes at superior and inferior borders of said organ for a first part of an initial measurement of said organ;
measuring and recording first values of resistance and reactance of said organ in said initial measurement;
then placing said signal introduction electrodes on said superior and said inferior borders of said organ;
placing said signal detection electrodes on said opposite lateral borders of said organ;
measuring and recording second values of said resistance and said reactance of said organ; and
comparing said first and second values to normal values to assess vitality of said organ. - View Dependent Claims (14)
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15. A method of organ vitality assessment for transplantation of an organ being assessed, comprising the steps of:
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placing signal introduction electrodes on opposite lateral peripheral borders of said organ upon harvesting of said organ;
placing signal detection electrodes at superior and inferior borders of said organ for a first part of an initial measurement upon said harvesting of said organ;
measuring and recording first values of resistance and reactance of said organ in said initial measurement;
then placing said signal introduction electrodes on said superior and said inferior borders of said organ;
placing said signal detection electrodes on said opposite lateral borders of said organ;
measuring and recording second values of said resistance and said reactance of said organ; and
comparing said first and second values to normal values to determine if said organ is acceptable or not for said transplantation. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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