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Device and method for the determination of dry weight by continuous measurement of resistance and calculation of circumference in a body segment using segmental bioimpedance analysis

  • US 20060122540A1
  • Filed: 10/07/2005
  • Published: 06/08/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/14/2000
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A device for continuously calculating the circumference of a body segment, the device comprising:

  • a digital signal processor;

    an electrical output means being in electrical communication with the digital signal processor and being attachable to the body segment, the electrical output means being adapted to apply electrical current to the body segment;

    an electrical input means being in electrical communication with the digital signal processor and being attachable to the body segment, the electrical input means being adapted to receive the current transmitted through the body segment and transmit the same to the digital signal processor; and

    a microprocessor being in electrical communication with the digital signal processor;

    wherein the microprocessor is adapted to continuously calculate the circumference of the body segment based on the continuous measurement of the extracellular resistance of the body segment.

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