Systems and methods for determining whether regional oximetry sensors are properly positioned

• Main Author: Baker, Jr. Clark R
• Format: Patent
• Language: English
• Published: 16.01.2018
• Subjects: DIAGNOSIS; HUMAN NECESSITIES; HYGIENE; IDENTIFICATION; MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; SURGERY

Methods and systems are presented for determining whether a regional oximetry sensor is properly positioned on a subject. First and second metric values may be determined based on respective first and second light signals. The first and second metric values and a relationship between the first and s...