Patent ID: 8858451
Filing Date: 2014-10-14
Classification: A61B,A61M

Abstract:
1. A blood vessel catheter system, comprising: a catheter tube having a first portion configured for insertion into a blood vessel of a patient, and a second portion configured to remain outside the body of the patient when the first end is inside the blood vessel; a pressure sensor configured for connection outside of the patient's body to the second portion of the catheter tube, wherein the pressure sensor is configured to sense pressure in a liquid inside the catheter tube as an indication of a blood pressure of the patient, wherein the pressure sensor is configured to generate an electric pressure signal indicative of the blood pressure, and wherein the pressure sensor includes an electric interface configured to releasably couple the pressure sensor to a reusable measurement unit; a reservoir of rinsing fluid connected to the second portion of the catheter tube; a stop cock connected to the second portion of the catheter tube and configured for selective placement into at least: a flow control unit positioned between the reservoir and the second portion of the catheter tube, said flow control unit comprising: