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Arrangement for monitoring fluid flow during intravenous supply to a patient

  • US 5,154,700 A
  • Filed: 08/13/1991
  • Issued: 10/13/1992
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/13/1990
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An arrangement for monitoring the pressure of a fluid flowing through a pliant tubing, comprising:

  • first means for applying force to at least two spaced apart portions of said tubing for causing said tubing to assume an elongate cross-section over a length of said tubing between said at least two spaced apart portions; and

    second means for applying a pressure unrelated to the force applied by said first means to an area between said at least two spaced apart portions of said tubing within said length and responsive to movement of said area to provide indications of variations in the pressure of said fluid.

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