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Depth of consciousness monitor including oximeter

  • US 8,821,397 B2
  • Filed: 09/27/2011
  • Issued: 09/02/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/28/2010
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A forehead sensor for monitoring the depth of consciousness of a patient comprising:

  • a first brain oxygenation sensor including;

    a first light source package configured to transmit optical radiation towards a cerebral cavity of a patient,a first detector located on the forehead sensor at a first distance from the first light source package, anda second detector located on the forehead sensor at a second distance from the first light source package, wherein the first distance is closer to the first light source package than the second distance;

    an EEG sensor including electrodes configured to detect electrical signals proximate skin of the forehead of the patient;

    a reusable portion configured to house the first brain oxygenation sensor; and

    a disposable portion configured to house the EEG sensor and is configured to be removably connectable to the reusable portion.

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