| 摘要 |
<p>A device for supporting a sensing surface above an underlying artery of a patient includes a hold down assembly (36) and a sensor interface (38) pivotally coupled to the hold down assembly (36). The hold down assembly is secured at a spaced position relative to the underlying artery of the patient. The sensor interface (38) includes a flexible diaphragm (168), a compressible side wall (162, 164) and a mount (152). The flexible diaphragm (168) has an active portion (168b) for transmitting blood pressure pulses of the underlying artery. The compressible side wall (162, 164) encircles the active portion (168b) and has a top end and a bottom end. The bottom end (162, 164) is secured to the flexible diaphragm (168). The mount (152) is coupled to the top end of the compressible side wall (162, 164). The mount (152) has a connection located below the top end of the compressible side wall (162, 164) for receiving a movable member (128) of the hold down assembly (36) so that the movable member (128) may be pivotally coupled to the sensor interface (38) below the top end of the compressible side wall (162, 164).</p> |
