SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR RESPIRATION MONITORING
First Claim
1. A method for determining a respiratory parameter of a patient, comprising:
- receiving a first signal from a first probe at a first probe location;
computing a first index for the first probe location, the first index based at least in part on the respiratory components in the first signal;
receiving a second signal from a second probe at a second probe location, wherein the second probe location is different than the first probe location;
computing a second index for the second probe location, the second index based at least in part on the respiratory components in the second signal;
comparing the first index to the second index; and
selecting, based at least in part on the comparing, one of the first probe location and the second probe location for determining at least one respiratory parameter.
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Abstract
According to embodiments, techniques for determining respiratory parameters are disclosed. More suitable probe locations for determining respiratory parameters, such as respiration rate and respiratory effort, may be identified. The most suitable probe location may be selected for probe placement. A scalogram may be generated from the detected signal at the more suitable location, resulting in an enhanced breathing band for determining respiratory parameters. Flexible probes that allow for a patient'"'"'s natural movement due to respiration may also be used to enhance the breathing components of the detected signal. From the enhanced signal, more accurate and reliable respiratory parameters may be determined.
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20 Claims
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1. A method for determining a respiratory parameter of a patient, comprising:
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receiving a first signal from a first probe at a first probe location; computing a first index for the first probe location, the first index based at least in part on the respiratory components in the first signal; receiving a second signal from a second probe at a second probe location, wherein the second probe location is different than the first probe location; computing a second index for the second probe location, the second index based at least in part on the respiratory components in the second signal; comparing the first index to the second index; and selecting, based at least in part on the comparing, one of the first probe location and the second probe location for determining at least one respiratory parameter. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A system for determining a respiratory parameter of a patient, comprising:
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a first probe capable of receiving a first signal from a first probe location; a second probe capable of receiving a second signal from a second probe location; and a processor capable of; computing a first index for the first probe location, the first index based at least in part on the respiratory components in the first signal; computing a second index for the second probe location, the second index based at least in part on the respiratory components in the second signal; comparing the first index to the second index; and selecting, based at least in part on the comparing, one of the first probe location and the second probe location for determining at least one respiratory parameter. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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