SYSTEMS AND METHOD FOR DLCO AND HEMOGLOBIN MEASUREMENTS

摘要

According to some embodiments, an Hb level value for a patient may be received from an Hb meter (e.g., a non-invasive Hb meter). Moreover, a DLCO value for the patient may be received from a DLCO analyzer at substantially the same time. A computer may then automatically calculate a predicted Hb value for the patient based on at least one patient parameter (e.g., a patient gender, age, and/or weight). If the predicted Hb value for the patient substantially matches the received Hb level value, the received DLCO value may be output. If the predicted Hb value for the patient does not substantially match the received Hb level value, a corrected DLCO value may be automatically calculated and output.

主权项

1. A system to facilitate accurate DLCO measurements, the system comprising:
a communication device to receive, from a Hb meter, an Hb level value for a patient; and a processor in communication with the communication device, wherein the processor is configured to:
receive, from a DLCO analyzer, a DLCO value for the patient,automatically calculate a predicted Hb value for the patient based on at least one patient parameter,if the predicted Hb value for the patient substantially matches the received Hb level value, output the received DLCO value, andif the predicted Hb value for the patient does not substantially match the received Hb level value, automatically calculate and output a corrected DLCO value.