Novel Catheter Sensor
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1. A catheter useful for monitoring fetal vital signs from a maternal bladder, wherein the catheter comprises:
- a) a bladder insert comprising a distal end and a proximal end and at least one inlet useful for urine drainage when in use;
b) at least one electrophysical sensor; and
c) a means for transmitting data collected by the at least one electrophysical sensor.
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Abstract
A fetal monitoring device directed to a maternal bladder insert having at least one sensor on the distal end to detect fetal vital signs and uterine activity, and methods for detecting fetal vital signs and uterine activity using the device. The bladder insert is preferably a catheter with an integrated electrode for detecting fetal heart rate and uterine electromyography. Furthermore, the device transmits this data to a monitoring system for diagnosis and observation.
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60 Claims
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1. A catheter useful for monitoring fetal vital signs from a maternal bladder, wherein the catheter comprises:
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a) a bladder insert comprising a distal end and a proximal end and at least one inlet useful for urine drainage when in use;
b) at least one electrophysical sensor; and
c) a means for transmitting data collected by the at least one electrophysical sensor. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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6. The catheter according to claim, wherein the at least one electrophysical sensor is integrated onto the surface of the retention balloon at its equator.
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18. A fetal monitoring device useful for monitoring antepartum and intrapartum fetal electrocardiogram signals comprising:
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a) a catheter comprising;
i) a bladder insert comprising a distal end and a proximal end and at least one inlet useful for urine drainage when in use, at least one electrophysical sensor, and a means for transmitting data collected by the at least one electrophysical sensors;
ii) a bladder insert comprising a distal end and a proximal end and at least one inlet useful for urine drainage when in use, at least one electrophysical sensor, a means for transmitting data collected by the at least one electrophysical sensors, and a retention balloon interposed between the distal end of the bladder insert and the proximal end of the bladder insert;
iii) a bladder insert comprising a distal end and a proximal end and at least one inlet useful for urine drainage when in use, at least one electrophysical sensor, a means for transmitting data collected by the at least one electrophysical sensors, a retention balloon interposed between the distal end of the bladder insert and the proximal end of the bladder insert, and at least one lead attached to the distal end of the bladder insert;
oriv) a bladder insert comprising a distal end and a proximal end and at least one inlet useful for urine drainage when in use, at least one electrophysical sensor, a means for transmitting data collected by the at least one electrophysical sensors, and at least one lead attached to the distal end of the bladder insert; and
b) a maternal fetal monitoring system, wherein the maternal fetal monitoring system is external to a maternal patient when in use. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43)
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44. A method for collecting fetal vital signs comprising:
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a) inserting a catheter into the bladder of a maternal patient, wherein the catheter comprises;
i) a bladder insert comprising a distal end and a proximal end and at least one inlet useful for urine drainage when in use, at least one electrophysical sensor, and a means for transmitting data collected by the at least one electrophysical sensors;
ii) a bladder insert comprising a distal end and a proximal end and at least one inlet useful for urine drainage when in use, at least one electrophysical sensor, a means for transmitting data collected by the at least one electrophysical sensors, and a retention balloon interposed between the distal end of the bladder insert and the proximal end of the bladder insert;
iii) a bladder insert comprising a distal end and a proximal end and at least one inlet useful for urine drainage when in use, at least one electrophysical sensor, a means for transmitting data collected by the at least one electrophysical sensors, a retention balloon interposed between the distal end of the bladder insert and the proximal end of the bladder insert, and at least one lead attached to the distal end of the bladder insert;
oriv) a bladder insert comprising a distal end and a proximal end and at least one inlet useful for urine drainage when in use, at least one electrophysical sensor, a means for transmitting data collected by the at least one electrophysical sensors, and at least one lead attached to the distal end of the bladder insert;
b) detecting electric impulses generated by a fetal heartbeat; and
c) transmitting the electric impulses to a fetal monitoring system. - View Dependent Claims (45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60)
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