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Switching device for an array of multiple medical sensors

  • US 6,589,172 B2
  • Filed: 08/17/2001
  • Issued: 07/08/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/05/2000
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method of providing a continuous indication of a particular physiological function in a localized area of a body, said method comprising the steps of:

  • a) providing a monitor which produces a display of particular physiological information, said monitor having a plurality of transcutaneous sensors, said transcutaneous sensors adapted to be temporarily connected to the body;

    b) mounting each of said transcutaneous sensors on a different part of the body;

    c) connecting a switching device to said monitor and said plurality of transcutaneous sensors, said switching device having a selector, said selector having multiple positions, each of said positions connecting one of said transcutaneous sensors and conveying the particular physiological information to said monitor;

    d) selecting one of said positions with said selector; and

    e) reading said indication of said particular physiological information from said monitor.

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