Portable, Pediatric Medical Diagnostic Device

摘要

A hand-held pediatric medical diagnostic device includes a sensor module adapted to detect one or more corresponding conditions of a child. A gel material at least partially coats a contact surface on the diagnostic device. The area of the contact surface and the weight associated therewith are selected to substantially stabilize the sensor module during use. In one version, the pediatric device comprises a pediatric respiratory rate sensing device in which an accelerometer is connected to a portable, rechargeable power source.

主权项

1. A portable, pediatric respiratory rate sensing device comprising:
an accelerometer adapted to detect respiration of a child; a contact surface operatively connected to the accelerometer, the contact surface adapted to be placed in operative contact with the child's chest; a gel material at least partially coating the contact surface, the gel material selected from the group consisting of silicone, polyvinyl chloride, and latex; and a portable, rechargeable power source electrically connected to the accelerometer; wherein the area and weight associated with the contact surface, and the characteristics of the gel material, are selected to substantially stabilize the accelerometer during use to reduce spurious signals.