초록 ▼

The present invention provides a fluid retention management system that records and displays fluid retention of a patient based on the weight of fluid entering and exiting the patient's body. Scales or other weighing devices are used to weigh the fluid entering and exiting the body so that the corre

The present invention provides a fluid retention management system that records and displays fluid retention of a patient based on the weight of fluid entering and exiting the patient's body. Scales or other weighing devices are used to weigh the fluid entering and exiting the body so that the corresponding fluid volume may be calculated. The system automatically detects when a fluid container is being replaced. The fluid deficit of the patient is calculated according to the difference between the fluid volume entering the patient and the fluid volume exiting the patient. An operator is able to enter the specific gravity of the fluid and a fluid deficit alarm threshold. If the fluid deficit exceeds the alarm threshold, audible and visual alarms are generated.

대표청구항 ▼

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. Method for measuring fluid retention or loss of a patient, comprising the steps of:weighing fluid introduced into the patient and calculating a volume by dividing the weight of fluid introduced by the specific gravity of the fluid to produce a fluid-in amount;weighing f

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. Method for measuring fluid retention or loss of a patient, comprising the steps of:weighing fluid introduced into the patient and calculating a volume by dividing the weight of fluid introduced by the specific gravity of the fluid to produce a fluid-in amount;weighing fluid collected from the patient and calculating a volume by dividing the weight of fluid collected by the specific gravity of the fluid to produce a fluid-out amount; andcalculating a difference between the fluid-in amount and the fluid-out amount, the difference representing the fluid retention or loss of the patient.