Electrical connector apparatus, system and method for use with medical devices
First Claim
1. A method of preparing a first patient for a radiological procedure comprising the steps of:
- a. inserting a catheter into a patient while the patient is in a first location;
b. applying an extravasation patch to the patient at the first location;
c. connecting an electrical conduit to the extravasation patch at the first location, wherein the electrical conduit includes a first electrical connector that is removably coupled to the extravasation patch at one end, and a second electrical connector that is capable of being removably coupled to a monitoring device at an opposite end. d. moving the patient to a second location having a radiological instrument; and
e. connecting the second electrical connector of the electrical conduit to a monitoring device at the second location, wherein the monitoring device and the extravasation patch are in electrical communication with each other so that the monitoring device can process signals measured by the extravasation patch to determine if fluid extravasation occurs, and wherein the electrical conduit and the extending connection facilitate electrical connection between extravasation patch and the monitoring device in the absence of touching, altering or modifying the previously applied extravasation patch.
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Abstract
The present invention relates to an electrical connector apparatus, system and method for use with medical devices. In an alternative embodiment, the apparatus of the present invention comprises a first component comprising a first electrical connector adapted to electrically couple with a medical device, and a second component for establishing a connection with an electrical circuit, preferably a microprocessor. The device of the present invention is especially suited for use with medical devices useful in detecting extravasation in an individual undergoing a fluid injection procedure, because it allows for patient mobility, ease of connection and disconnection and more efficient use of medical equipment such as CT scanning equipment.
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28 Claims
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1. A method of preparing a first patient for a radiological procedure comprising the steps of:
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a. inserting a catheter into a patient while the patient is in a first location;
b. applying an extravasation patch to the patient at the first location;
c. connecting an electrical conduit to the extravasation patch at the first location, wherein the electrical conduit includes a first electrical connector that is removably coupled to the extravasation patch at one end, and a second electrical connector that is capable of being removably coupled to a monitoring device at an opposite end. d. moving the patient to a second location having a radiological instrument; and
e. connecting the second electrical connector of the electrical conduit to a monitoring device at the second location, wherein the monitoring device and the extravasation patch are in electrical communication with each other so that the monitoring device can process signals measured by the extravasation patch to determine if fluid extravasation occurs, and wherein the electrical conduit and the extending connection facilitate electrical connection between extravasation patch and the monitoring device in the absence of touching, altering or modifying the previously applied extravasation patch. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A method for electrically connecting a medical device to an individual undergoing a medical procedure comprising the steps of:
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a. inserting a channel into an individual while the individual is in a location;
b. applying an extravasation detection device to the individual at the location, the extravasation detection device comprising two or more electrodes;
c. moving the individual from the location to another location having an instrument capable of creating an image of an individual'"'"'s anatomy;
d. connecting an electrical conduit to an extravasation monitoring device at said another location, the electrical conduit having a first end with a first electrical connector and a second end with an electrical coupler connected to the extravasation monitoring device; and
e. attaching the extravasation detection device to the first electrical connector, the first electrical connector including a retaining clip that is capable of electrically coupling the first electrical connector to the extravasation detection device, wherein the medical procedure is a procedure capable of creating an image of an individual'"'"'s anatomy. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A method for detecting extravasation in two or more individuals, the method comprising the steps of:
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(a) inserting a first channel into a first individual at a location (b) applying a first extravasation detection device to the first individual at the location;
(c) moving the first individual to another location having an instrument capable of creating an image of an individual'"'"'s anatomy;
(d) connecting the first extravasation detection device to a monitoring device at said another location;
(e) inserting a second channel into a second individual;
(f) applying a second extravasation detection device to the second individual;
(g) moving the second individual to said another location having an instrument capable of creating an image of an individual'"'"'s anatomy; and
(h) connecting the second extravasation detection device to a monitoring device at said another location. wherein the first extravasation detection device and wherein the connecting steps each comprise connecting an electrical conduit to the monitoring device, the electrical conduits each including a first end having a first electrical connector and a second end having an electrical coupler that is connectable to the monitoring device, and wherein each of the first electrical connectors includes a retaining clip that is capable of electrically coupling the first electrical connector to each respective extravasation detection device. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20)
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21. A method of performing multiple fluid injections on a patient comprising the steps of:
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a. inserting a catheter into a patient while the patient is at a first location;
b. applying an extravasation patch to the patient at the first location;
c. moving the patient to a second location having an instrument capable of creating an image of an individual'"'"'s anatomy;
d. connecting the extravasation patch to an extravasation monitoring device at the second location, wherein the monitoring device and the extravasation patch are in electrical communication with each other so that the monitoring device can process signals measured by the extravasation patch to determine if fluid extravasation occurs;
e. connecting the catheter to a fluid injection device;
f. injecting a fluid into the patient;
g. measuring tissue impedance near a point at which the catheter is inserted into the patient;
h. disconnecting the extravasation device from the extravasation monitoring device;
i. imaging a portion of the patient'"'"'s anatomy;
j. moving the patient to another location having an instrument capable of creating an image of an individual'"'"'s anatomy; and
k. repeating steps d) through i) to image two or more additional portions of the patient'"'"'s anatomy. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23, 24, 25)
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26. A method of staging two or more patients that are to undergo a medical imaging procedure, the method comprising:
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a. inserting a catheter into a patient while the patient is at a first location;
b. applying an extravasation patch to the patient at the first location;
c. moving the patient into a staging location until the patient is ready to undergo a medical imaging procedure;
d. moving the patient into another location having an instrument capable of creating an image of an individual'"'"'s anatomy; and
d. connecting the extravasation patch to an extravasation monitoring device at the second location, wherein the monitoring device and the extravasation patch are in electrical communication with each other so that the monitoring device can process signals measured by the extravasation patch to determine if fluid extravasation occurs. - View Dependent Claims (27, 28)
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