MEDICAL MONITORING PATCH DEVICE AND METHODS

摘要

Embodiments described herein may include systems and methods for monitoring physiological parameters of a patient. Specifically, embodiments disclose the use of a generally self-contained pulse oximeter that is small and lightweight, such that it may be comfortably affixed to a patient to provide physiological data pertaining to the patient. Embodiments also provide methods of using and manufacturing a pulse oximetry patch.

主权项

1. A method of generating physiological data, comprising:
activating a generally self-contained patch by removing a protective sheet from a bottom layer of the patch, wherein the protective sheet extends inside the patch and is disposed between a battery and a contact to block current flow from the battery to the contact, and wherein removing the protective sheet couples the battery to the contact, and wherein removing the protective sheet exposes an adhesive configured to attach the patch to a patient; driving one or more light emitting diodes disposed in the patch to emit a light signal into a tissue to be tested; receiving a modified light signal through a light detector disposed in the patch, the modified light signal corresponding to the light signal after it has been transmitted through or reflected from the tissue to be tested; generating within the patch a physiological parameter by processing the modified light signal; and generating a display output on an outer surface of the patch, the display output corresponding to the physiological parameter.