Clip-style medical sensor and technique for using the same
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1. A sensor, comprising:
- a sensor body comprising a first portion and a second portion;
at least one sensing element disposed on the sensor body; and
a sliding clip adapted to slide along the sensor body to bias the first portion towards the second portion.
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Abstract
A clip-style sensor is provided that includes a sliding clip, such as a flat spring that slides along the sensor to provide a closing force for the sensor. When the sliding clip is engaged, the sensor is secured to the patient. The sensor may be placed on a patient'"'"'s finger, toe, ear, and so forth to obtain pulse oximetry or other spectrophotometric measurements.
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1. A sensor, comprising:
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a sensor body comprising a first portion and a second portion;
at least one sensing element disposed on the sensor body; and
a sliding clip adapted to slide along the sensor body to bias the first portion towards the second portion. - View Dependent Claims (2)
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3. A sensor, comprising:
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a sensor body comprising a first portion and a second portion;
at least one sensing element disposed on the sensor body; and
a sliding mechanism adapted to move between an engaged position and a disengaged position, wherein the first portion and the second portion are biased towards one another when the sliding mechanism is in the engaged position. - View Dependent Claims (4)
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5. A pulse oximetry system, comprising:
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a pulse oximeter monitor; and
a pulse oximetry sensor configured to communicate with the pulse oximetry monitor, the pulse oximetry sensor comprising;
a sensor body comprising a first portion and a second portion;
at least one sensing element disposed on the sensor body; and
a sliding clip adapted to slide along the sensor body to bias the first portion towards the second portion. - View Dependent Claims (6)
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7. A method of manufacturing a sensor, comprising:
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providing a sensor body comprising a first portion and a second portion and having at least one sensing element disposed thereon; and
providing a sliding clip adapted to slide along the sensor body to bias the first portion towards the second portion. - View Dependent Claims (8)
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9. A method of applying a sensor, comprising:
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inserting a patient'"'"'s tissue into a sensor body comprising at least one sensing element; and
sliding a clip into an engaged position. - View Dependent Claims (10)
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11. A pulse oximetry sensor kit, comprising:
a first sensor body having a first size, the first sensor body comprising;
a first portion and a second portion;
at least one sensing element disposed on the first sensor body;
a second sensor body having a second size, the second sensor body comprising;
a first portion and a second portion;
at least one sensing element disposed on the second sensor body; and
at least one detachable clip, wherein the detachable clip is adapted to slide along the first sensor body or the second sensor body. - View Dependent Claims (12)
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13. A pulse oximetry sensor kit, comprising:
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at least one sensor body comprising;
a first portion and a second portion;
at least one sensing element disposed on the sensor body;
a first detachable clip having a first size, wherein the detachable clip is adapted to bias the first portion towards the second portion; and
a second detachable clip having a second size, wherein the second detachable clip is adapted to bias the first portion towards the second portion. - View Dependent Claims (14)
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15. A sensor, comprising:
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a sensor body comprising a first portion and a second portion;
at least one sensing element disposed on the sensor body; and
a detachable clip adapted to bias the first portion towards the second portion. - View Dependent Claims (16)
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17. A pulse oximetry system, comprising:
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a pulse oximeter monitor; and
a pulse oximetry sensor configured to communicate with the pulse oximetry monitor, the pulse oximetry sensor comprising;
a sensor body comprising a first portion and a second portion;
at least one sensing element disposed on the sensor body; and
a detachable clip adapted to bias the first portion towards the second portion. - View Dependent Claims (18)
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19. A method of manufacturing a sensor, comprising:
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providing a sensor body comprising a first portion and a second portion and having at least one sensing element disposed thereon; and
providing a detachable clip adapted to bias the first portion towards the second portion. - View Dependent Claims (20)
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21. A method of applying a sensor, comprising:
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inserting a patient'"'"'s tissue into a sensor body having a first portion and a second portion and at least one sensing element; and
applying a detachable clip to the sensor body to bias the first portion towards the second portion. - View Dependent Claims (22)
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