Medical sensor with flexible components and technique for using the same

摘要

According to various embodiments, a hat-based or headband sensor assembly may include thin or flexible optical sensing components, such as optical fibers or ultra thin emitters or detectors. In embodiments, the sensor assembly may be a hat-based sensor that includes a gripping region, for example on the inside of the hat band, to help secure the hat to a patient's head.

主权项

1. A sensor comprising:
a fabric or woven stocking cap; a gripping portion disposed in a band region of the stocking cap comprising a tissue-contacting surface; an emitter disposed on the gripping portion, wherein the emitter is configured to emit a light into a forehead region of the patient's head; a detector disposed on the gripping portion, wherein the detector is configured to detect the light; a first lead coupled to the emitter; a second lead coupled to the detector; and a cable extending from an opening in a top portion of the stocking cap and terminating in the band region, wherein the cable is coupled to the first lead and the second lead at a point spaced apart from the gripping portion.