Pulse oximetry ear sensor
First Claim
1. An ear sensor for providing one or more intensity signals representative of at least one physiological parameter of pulsing blood, the ear sensor comprising:
- an emitter which emits light of at least first and second wavelengths;
a light-sensitive detector which provides intensity signals resulting from detection of the at least first and second wavelengths of the light after the light is attenuated by body tissue carrying pulsing blood;
a clip housing including one or more windows through which the light or the attenuated light will pass, wherein the clip housing also houses the emitter and the detector in movable proximity to one another; and
a plurality of tissue contacting surfaces configured to be positioned between the emitter and the tissue and between the detector and the tissue when the clip housing is applied to a measurement site, wherein the tissue contacting surfaces comprise silicone lenses and wherein said silicone lenses comprise a substantially translucent textured surface that increases a coefficient of friction between the silicone lenses and a tissue site.
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Abstract
An embodiment of an ear sensor assembly comprises an emitter pad and a detector pad. A clip is configured to removably retain each of the pads. The clip has an open position for placement on an ear tissue site and a closed position for securing the pads to opposite sides of the site. The assembly includes a sensor connector adapted to electrically communicate with a host instrument. A sensor cable has a first end terminating at the pads and a second end terminating at the sensor connector and provides electrical communications between the pads and the connector. In one embodiment, one or more silicone lenses or removable adhesive tabs aid in relieving patient discomfort and pressure necrosis.
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1. An ear sensor for providing one or more intensity signals representative of at least one physiological parameter of pulsing blood, the ear sensor comprising:
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an emitter which emits light of at least first and second wavelengths; a light-sensitive detector which provides intensity signals resulting from detection of the at least first and second wavelengths of the light after the light is attenuated by body tissue carrying pulsing blood; a clip housing including one or more windows through which the light or the attenuated light will pass, wherein the clip housing also houses the emitter and the detector in movable proximity to one another; and a plurality of tissue contacting surfaces configured to be positioned between the emitter and the tissue and between the detector and the tissue when the clip housing is applied to a measurement site, wherein the tissue contacting surfaces comprise silicone lenses and wherein said silicone lenses comprise a substantially translucent textured surface that increases a coefficient of friction between the silicone lenses and a tissue site. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. An oximetry sensor comprising:
a plurality of opposing members each housing one of an emitter and a detector, and each including one or more windows covered by one or more silicone lenses, wherein said plurality of opposing members are configured to removably position said silicone lenses against the suitable tissue site and wherein said silicone lenses comprise a substantially translucent textured surface configured to aid in reducing movement of the sensor when the sensor is positioned against the tissue site. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17)
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