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Forehead sensor placement

  • US 7,822,453 B2
  • Filed: 07/28/2006
  • Issued: 10/26/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/01/2002
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method of determining a physiological parameter using a pulse oximeter, comprising:

  • placing an oximetry sensor comprising an emitter and a detector on the forehead of a patient, such that the sensor is placed on the lower forehead region above the eyebrow with the emitter and the detector placed lateral of the iris and proximal the temple such that the axis connecting the emitter and detector lies within 8 mm of the top of the eyebrow; and

    operating the pulse oximeter to obtain the physiological parameter.

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