System and method for reliable sleep diagnostic testing

摘要

A method for securely affixing a sensor to a patient is provided. The method includes attaching the sensor to the patient's index finger with a sensor signal cable routed along the patient's hand, and configuring an identification band to encircle the signal cable and the patient's wrist using a secure affixing arrangement. The identification band is configured to evidence tampering when removed. The secure affixing arrangement may take various forms, including tying loops and securing the cable and/or sensor to the patient using tape, plastics, and so forth.

主权项

1. A method for reliable oxygen saturation monitoring, comprising:
attaching an oxygen saturation sensor to a patient at a first location on the patient; configuring a passive identification band in an arrangement connected to a sensor signal cable, wherein the oxygen saturation sensor is capable of being connected to the sensor signal cable, wherein the passive identification band does not employ wiring that creates an electric circuit within the passive identification band; securely fixing the passive identification band to the patient at a second location on the patient; connecting the sensor signal cable to a diagnostic test monitoring system; testing the patient; and marking the passive identification band, wherein the marking on the identification band is configured to evidence tampering when the passive identification band is removed.