发明名称 |
Detection of premature rupture of the amniotic membrane |
摘要 |
The premature rupture of amniotic fluid (PROM) may be discovered through a number of inventive means. Methods of evaluating whether PROM is present include; a) through the testing of the pH of vaginal fluids using an irreversible pH test; b) through the detection of analytes (e.g. enzymes) specific to amniotic fluid in the vaginal fluids; c) though the detection of hydrogen peroxide (H<SUB>2</SUB>O<SUB>2</SUB>) in the vaginal fluid; and d) through the detection of cholesterol in vaginal fluid. While individually indicative of PROM, it is desirable to combine at least two of these techniques to yield a powerful tool of even greater reliability. Test devices and feminine hygiene pads into which the test methods may be incorporated are also included herein.
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申请公布号 |
US2005131287(A1) |
申请公布日期 |
2005.06.16 |
申请号 |
US20030736662 |
申请日期 |
2003.12.16 |
申请人 |
KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE, INC. |
发明人 |
KAYLOR ROSANN M.;BOGA RAMESHBABU;YANG KAIYUAN;FEASTER SHAWN R.;SAYRE CURTIS N.;COHEN DAVID S.;WEI NING;CHIDEBELU-EZE CHIBUEZE O.U.;QUIRK STEPHEN |
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A61B5/00;A61F13/15;(IPC1-7):A61B5/00;B65D81/00 |
主分类号 |
A61B5/00 |
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