Title :
A fiber optic no-flow monitor for intravenous infusion
Author :
Jensen, J.C. ; Li, J.K.-J. ; Sigel, G., Jr.
Author_Institution :
Rutgers Univ., Piscataway, NJ, USA
Abstract :
Monitoring of a potentially clogged IV (intravenous) line or an empty fluid container is normally performed visually. The authors report on an automated method for monitoring of IV infusions with an infrared fiber-optic device. This device eliminates the time-consuming visual checking process and enhances the unobstructed delivery of drugs, body electrolysis and nutrients that are beneficial to patients
Keywords :
biomedical equipment; fibre optic sensors; patient care; patient monitoring; automated method; body electrolysis; drugs; empty fluid container; fiber optic no-flow monitor; infrared fiber-optic device; intravenous infusion; nutrients; unobstructed delivery; Circuits; Detectors; Light emitting diodes; Optical amplifiers; Optical fiber sensors; Optical fibers; Optical sensors; Patient monitoring; Photodetectors; Pulse amplifiers;
Conference_Titel :
Bioengineering Conference, 1989., Proceedings of the 1989 Fifteenth Annual Northeast
Conference_Location :
Boston, MA
DOI :
10.1109/NEBC.1989.36692
