Spiral probe for simultaneous electrical and chemical monitoring of a fetus

Spiral probe for simultaneous electrical and chemical monitoring of a fetus

A combined spiral EKG electrode and pH probe for use in monitoring a fetus during labor is described. The combined probe includes a spiral-shaped needle which acts as an EKG electrode and also houses a fiberoptic pH probe. Optical fibers and wires from the needle as well as from a reference electrod...

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Hauptverfasser: SCHMALZBACH, EDWIN L, HOCHBERG, HOWARD M, ZIEDONIS, JANIS G
Format: Patent
Sprache:eng
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HUMAN NECESSITIES
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MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE
SURGERY
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Zusammenfassung:A combined spiral EKG electrode and pH probe for use in monitoring a fetus during labor is described. The combined probe includes a spiral-shaped needle which acts as an EKG electrode and also houses a fiberoptic pH probe. Optical fibers and wires from the needle as well as from a reference electrode on the probe assembly are passed back through the cervix and vagina of a woman in order to provide simultaneous information as to both EKG and pH of the fetus during labor.