Physiological Monitor and Methods for Placement and Wear
First Claim
1. A physiological monitor, comprising:
- a neck band having the general shape of an elongated horseshoe adapted to be seated around the base of the neck with respective left and right front ends that extend inwardly;
an electrocardiography (EKG) circuit in the neck band, the EKG circuit including at least three leads;
at least one other vital sign sensor within the neck band, such that the physiological monitor acquires both an EKG and at least one other vital sign when the neck band is around the base of the neck;
a processing unit in communication with the EKG circuit and the at least one vital sign sensor;
a wireless transceiver in communication with the processing unit; and
a battery.
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Abstract
Physiological monitors are disclosed, as are systems and methods in which they are used. The physiological monitors are generally horseshoe-shaped and are sized and adapted to fit around the base of the neck. They have forward ends that extend downwardly and inwardly in some embodiments. In systems according to embodiments of the invention, monitors may be wirelessly connected to a device that receives, records, analyzes, and displays physiological and environmental information. Monitors may also be controlled by touch and gestures on touch-sensitive areas of the inner and outer surfaces. In some embodiments, the monitors may be used for long-term, stand-alone monitoring of patients in need of medical monitoring, and allow multiple vital signs, including a three-lead electrocardiogram (EKG) to be recorded from a single location near the base of the neck.
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22 Claims
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1. A physiological monitor, comprising:
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a neck band having the general shape of an elongated horseshoe adapted to be seated around the base of the neck with respective left and right front ends that extend inwardly; an electrocardiography (EKG) circuit in the neck band, the EKG circuit including at least three leads; at least one other vital sign sensor within the neck band, such that the physiological monitor acquires both an EKG and at least one other vital sign when the neck band is around the base of the neck; a processing unit in communication with the EKG circuit and the at least one vital sign sensor; a wireless transceiver in communication with the processing unit; and a battery. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A method for long-term monitoring of a patient:
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reading an electrocardiogram (EKG) signal and at least one other vital sign or signal using a physiological monitor that comprises an encircling neck band adapted to rest around the base of the neck with right and left forward ends that extend inwardly; and transmitting the EKG signal and the at least one other vital sign to another device using a wireless transceiver integrated into the physiological monitor. - View Dependent Claims (20, 21, 22)
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