Patent ID: 7636594
Filing Date: 2009-12-22
Classification: A61B,A61F

Abstract:
1. An infant warming and sensor mat comprising: a compressible layer for supporting the weight of an infant patient; a plurality of light sources; a sensor layer having a plurality of light detectors contained therein; a cover layer, wherein said cover layer overlays said sensor layer, and allows passage of light therethrough; at least one of said plurality of light sources being oriented to transmit light through said cover layer to a patient supported by said compressible layer; a computer processor in communication with said plurality of light detectors; and wherein, when a patient is placed upon said mat, at least one of said plurality of light sources and at least one of said plurality of light detectors cooperate with said computer processor to calculate a hemoglobin oxygen saturation level of the patient based on an amount of said light reflected from the patient.