Patent ID: 7955267
Filing Date: 2011-06-07
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A non-invasive and continuous blood pressure measurement apparatus, comprising: a non-invasive pressure sensor coupled to an applanation apparatus, said applanation apparatus controlled at least in part by a computing apparatus adapted to collect hemodynamic data from said sensor, said computing apparatus capable of operating in a plurality of modes, said plurality of modes comprising: a first mode, wherein blood pressure data is obtained via said sensor from the circulatory system of a living subject; a second mode, wherein at least one transient event is detected based on said blood pressure data; and either a third mode subsequent to said detection of said event if said event is determined not to be of sufficient severity that recovery from said event in said second mode would exceed a first criterion; or a fourth mode subsequent to said detection if said event is determined to be of sufficient severity that recovery from said event in said second mode would exceed said first criterion.