Method and device for continuous, non-invasive determination of blood pressure

The invention relates to a method and a device for continuously determining blood pressure in a non-invasive manner using a photoplethysmographic system which has at least one light source and at least one light detector that is arranged with a mount on a body part containing an artery. According to...

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Main Author Fortin, Jurgen
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 16.10.2018
Subjects
DIAGNOSIS
HUMAN NECESSITIES
HYGIENE
IDENTIFICATION
MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE
SURGERY
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Summary:The invention relates to a method and a device for continuously determining blood pressure in a non-invasive manner using a photoplethysmographic system which has at least one light source and at least one light detector that is arranged with a mount on a body part containing an artery. According to the invention, a device is provided with which the contact pressure of the mount on the body part can be adjusted and/or changed depending on the mean blood pressure.
Bibliography:Application Number: US201314404095