Patent ID: 8348847
Filing Date: 2013-01-08
Classification: A61B,G16H

Abstract:
1. A method of presenting a clinical management strategy for a patient, the method comprising: obtaining ultrasound information regarding a condition of the patient from an ultrasound probe, the ultrasound information including cardiovascular function information about the patient; communicating the ultrasound information to a controller in communication with the ultrasound probe; employing the controller to develop from the ultrasound information a determinant reflecting the condition of the patient; developing the clinical management strategy with the controller by determining a status of cardiovascular function and selecting a strategy based on the status of cardiovascular function, wherein determining the status of the cardiovascular function includes: determining a cardiac output status; determining a filling pressure status; and determining a systolic blood pressure status; and providing on an output device in communication with the controller the clinical management strategy based on the determinant.