초록 ▼

The system 10 includes an endoscopic probe 20 and an expired air sampling device 24 functionally connected to a control console 28. In use, the endoscopic probe 20 is routed through a body lumen of a patient to, for example, visualize a selected region of a patient's body. As the endoscopic probe 20

The system 10 includes an endoscopic probe 20 and an expired air sampling device 24 functionally connected to a control console 28. In use, the endoscopic probe 20 is routed through a body lumen of a patient to, for example, visualize a selected region of a patient's body. As the endoscopic probe 20 is routed through the body lumens, the expired air sampling device 24 collects expired air from the patient, generates signals indicative of patient respiratory status, and outputs the generated signals to the control console 28. The control console 28 processes the signals and monitors the respiratory status of the patient. If the respiratory status of the patient changes based on the processed signals of the expired air sampling device 24, the control console 28 may output an audible or visual alert signal.

대표청구항 ▼

The embodiments of the invention in which an exclusive property or privilege is claimed are defined as follows: 1. An endoscope system, comprising:an endoscopic probe, the endoscopic probe having a proximal end, a distal end, and an elongate passageway extending between the proximal and distal ends;

The embodiments of the invention in which an exclusive property or privilege is claimed are defined as follows: 1. An endoscope system, comprising:an endoscopic probe, the endoscopic probe having a proximal end, a distal end, and an elongate passageway extending between the proximal and distal ends; the elongate passageway configured to route at least one of an illumination system or a visualization system, wherein at least a distal end portion of the endoscopic probe is configured for insertion into a natural orifice of a body and routable through a tortuous natural lumen of the body; anda sampling device attached to the endoscopic probe at a position proximate the distal end portion of the endoscopic probe such that the sampling device is configured for insertion into the body, wherein the sampling device includes a capnographic sensor capable of generating signals indicative of CO2 gas concentration during endoscopic use, and wherein the capnographic sensor includes an infrared LED light associated with an infrared detector, and a reference light emitter associated with a reference light detector.