SYSTEM FOR ASSESSMENT OF COLONOSCOPE MANIPULATION
First Claim
1. A system for assessment of colonoscope manipulation comprising:
- a means for characterizing colonoscope shaft handling, said means adapted to collect and transmit colonoscope shaft handling data including forces applied to said colonoscope and its movement resulting therefrom,a patient pain monitor adapted to collect and transmit data characterizing patient'"'"'s pain and discomfort, andan electronic unit adapted to receive and process colonoscope shaft handling data and patient pain monitor data.
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Abstract
A comprehensive system for objective assessment of colonoscope manipulation includes a handgrip for collecting and transmitting colonoscope handling data including force and motion data; a patient pain monitor for collecting and transmitting data on the level of patient'"'"'s pain and discomfort; and digital processing means for extracting useful features such as colonoscope tip advancement speed from colonoscope-provided video images. All data is wirelessly transmitted to an electronic unit for processing and displaying on a monitor. A colonoscopy procedure is properly conducted when certain shaft advancement causes appropriate tip advancement, all without an increased level of patient'"'"'s pain. The system of the invention is aimed at providing objective assessment data allowing for safer and less painful colonoscopies.
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6 Claims
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1. A system for assessment of colonoscope manipulation comprising:
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a means for characterizing colonoscope shaft handling, said means adapted to collect and transmit colonoscope shaft handling data including forces applied to said colonoscope and its movement resulting therefrom, a patient pain monitor adapted to collect and transmit data characterizing patient'"'"'s pain and discomfort, and an electronic unit adapted to receive and process colonoscope shaft handling data and patient pain monitor data. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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