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- the present disclosure relates generally to reduced-pressure medical treatment systems and, more particularly, but not by way of limitation, to systems and methods for measuring reduced pressure that employ an isolated fluid path.
- reduced pressure is applied to tissue through a porous pad or other manifold device.
- the porous pad contains cells or pores that are capable of distributing reduced pressure to the tissue and channeling fluids that are drawn from the tissue.
- a system for treating a tissue site on a patient with reduced pressure includes a treatment manifold for deploying proximate to the tissue site, a sealing member for forming a fluid seal over the treatment manifold and a portion of the patient's epidermis, a reduced-pressure source for providing reduced pressure, and a reduced-pressure delivery conduit for fluidly coupling to the treatment manifold and to the reduced-pressure source.
- the reduced-pressure delivery conduit is for delivering treatment-reduced-pressure to the treatment manifold.
- the system further includes a reduced-pressure assessment conduit for fluidly coupling to the tissue site and an assessment chamber.
- the assessment chamber is for fluidly coupling to the reduced-pressure assessment conduit and for receiving an assessment-reduced-pressure from the tissue site.
- the assessment chamber includes a sealed enclosure having a first moveable portion on a wall. The first moveable portion is operable to move under the influence of reduced pressure.
- the system also includes a first pressure detector proximate to the first moveable portion of the assessment chamber. The first pressure detector is fluidly isolated from the assessment chamber and is operable to sense displacement of the first moveable portion.
- a method for treating a tissue site on a patient with reduced pressure includes disposing a treatment manifold proximate to the tissue site, disposing a sealing member over the treatment manifold and a portion of the patient's epidermis to form a fluid seal, providing a reduced-pressure source, fluidly coupling a reduced-pressure delivery conduit to the treatment manifold and to the reduced-pressure source, providing an assessment chamber, and fluidly coupling a reduced-pressure assessment conduit to the assessment chamber and to the tissue site for delivering an assessment-reduced-pressure to the assessment chamber.
- the assessment chamber has a first moveable portion on a wall.
- the method further includes disposing a first pressure detector proximate to the first moveable portion of the assessment chamber.
- the first pressure detector is fluidly isolated from the assessment chamber.
- the method also includes using the first pressure detector to sense displacement of the first moveable portion.
- a method for manufacturing a system for measuring reduced pressure at a tissue site on a patient includes forming an assessment chamber having a sealed enclosure with a first moveable portion, and forming a reduced-pressure assessment conduit having a distal end and a proximal end.
- the reduced-pressure assessment conduit is for fluidly coupling at the distal end to the tissue site and at the proximal end to the assessment chamber.
- the method also includes forming a first pressure detector disposed proximate to the first moveable portion of the assessment chamber and fluidly isolated from the assessment chamber. The first pressure detector is operable to sense displacement of the first moveable portion.
- FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram with a portion shown in cross section of an illustrative, non-limiting embodiment of a reduced-pressure treatment system employing a subsystem for measuring reduced pressure that includes a first pressure detector isolated from an assessment chamber;
- FIG. 2 is a cross section of an illustrative, non-limiting embodiment of a combination conduit taken along line 2 - 2 in FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram of an illustrative, non-limiting embodiment of a reduced-pressure therapy unit
- FIG. 4A is a schematic diagram of an illustrative, non-limiting embodiment of a pressure detector utilizing an electromagnetic coil and placed proximate to a first diaphragm having ferrite;
- FIG. 4B is the pressure detector of FIG. 4A shown with the first diaphragm displaced;
- FIG. 5A is a schematic diagram of another illustrative, non-limiting embodiment of a pressure detector utilizing a Hall Effect sensor and placed proximate to a first diaphragm, which has a permanent magnet;
- FIG. 5B is the pressure detector of FIG. 5A shown with the first diaphragm displaced;
- FIG. 6A is a schematic diagram of an illustrative, non-limiting embodiment of a pressure detector having a capacitive sensor proximate to a first diaphragm, which has ferrite;
- FIG. 6B is the pressure indicator of FIG. 6A shown with the first diaphragm displaced
- FIG. 7A is a schematic diagram of an illustrative, non-limiting embodiment of a pressure detector that includes an ultrasonic sensor and placed proximate to a first diaphragm;
- FIG. 7B is the pressure detector of FIG. 7A shown with the first diaphragm displaced
- FIG. 8A is a schematic diagram of an illustrative, non-limiting embodiment of a pressure detector including an infrared sensor and placed proximate to a first diaphragm, which has a reflector; and
- FIG. 8B is the pressure detector of FIG. 8A shown with the first diaphragm displaced.
- the system 100 includes a dressing 104 , a reduced-pressure subsystem 106 , and a reduced-pressure assessment subsystem 108 .
- the reduced-pressure assessment subsystem 108 allows the reduced pressure at the tissue site 102 to be assessed with respect to pressure level while avoiding exposure of high-value components to contaminated fluids, which may be either liquids or gasses. As used herein, “or” does not require mutual exclusivity.
- the tissue site 102 may be the bodily tissue of any human, animal, or other organism, including bone tissue, adipose tissue, muscle tissue, dermal tissue, vascular tissue, connective tissue, cartilage, tendons, ligaments, or any other tissue.
- Fluid contaminants may include, without limitation, proteins, volatile organic compounds (VOC), fatty acids, amine such as putrescine and beutenoic acid, and other contaminates.
- VOC volatile organic compounds
- the reduced-pressure assessment subsystem 108 will work with any orientation with respect to the gravity field because the pressure acts in all directions.
- the dressing 104 includes a treatment manifold 110 , which is placed proximate to the tissue site 102 .
- a manifold is a substance or structure that is provided to assist in applying reduced pressure to, delivering fluids to, or removing fluids from a tissue site 102 .
- the treatment manifold 110 typically includes a plurality of flow channels or pathways that distribute fluids provided to and removed from the tissue site 102 in an area near the treatment manifold 110 . In one illustrative embodiment, the flow channels or pathways are interconnected to improve distribution of fluids provided or removed from the tissue site 102 .
- the treatment manifold 110 may be a biocompatible material that is capable of being placed in contact with the tissue site 102 and distributing reduced pressure to the tissue site 102 .
- treatment manifolds 110 may include, for example, without limitation, devices that have structural elements arranged to form flow channels, such as, for example, cellular foam, open-cell foam, porous tissue collections, liquids, gels, and foams that include, or cure to include, flow channels.
- the treatment manifold 110 may be porous and may be made from foam, gauze, felted mat, or any other material suited to a particular biological application.
- the treatment manifold 110 is a porous foam and includes a plurality of interconnected cells or pores that act as flow channels.
- the porous foam may be a polyurethane, open-cell, reticulated foam, such as GranuFoam® material manufactured by Kinetic Concepts, Incorporated of San Antonio, Tex.
- the treatment manifold 110 may also be used to distribute fluids such as medications, antibacterials, growth factors, and various solutions to the tissue site 102 .
- Other layers may be included in or on the treatment manifold 110 , such as absorptive materials, wicking materials, hydrophobic materials, and hydrophilic materials.
- the dressing 104 further includes a sealing member 112 that covers the treatment manifold 110 and a portion of the patient's epidermis 114 .
- An attachment device 116 may be used to help form a fluid seal between the sealing member 112 and the patient's epidermis 114 .
- a reduced-pressure interface 118 may extend through the sealing member 112 to provide fluid access to the treatment manifold 110 . The fluid seal is adequate to maintain reduced pressure at a desired site given the particular reduced-pressure source or subsystem involved.
- the sealing member 112 may be any material that provides a fluid seal.
- the sealing member 112 may be, for example, without limitation, an impermeable or semi-permeable, elastomeric material.
- elastomers may include, but are not limited to, natural rubbers, polyisoprene, styrene butadiene rubber, chloroprene rubber, polybutadiene, nitrile rubber, butyl rubber, ethylene propylene rubber, ethylene propylene diene monomer, chlorosulfonated polyethylene, polysulfide rubber, polyurethane, EVA film, co-polyester, and silicones.
- Additional, specific examples of sealing members 112 include a silicone drape, 3M Tegaderm® drape, acrylic drape such as one available from Avery Dennison Corporation of Pasadena, Calif.
- the attachment device 116 may be used to hold the sealing member 112 against the patient's epidermis 114 or another layer, such as a gasket or additional sealing member.
- the attachment device 116 may take numerous forms.
- the attachment device 116 may be a medically acceptable, pressure-sensitive adhesive that extends about a periphery of the sealing member 112 or a hydrocolloid material.
- the reduced pressure developed by the reduced-pressure subsystem 106 is delivered through a reduced-pressure delivery conduit 120 to the reduced-pressure interface 118 .
- the reduced-pressure interface 118 is a T.R.A.C.® Pad or Sensa T.R.A.C.® Pad available from KCI of San Antonio, Tex.
- the reduced-pressure interface 118 allows the reduced pressure to be delivered to the treatment manifold 110 .
- the reduced-pressure interface 118 is also typically fluidly coupled to a reduced-pressure assessment conduit 122 , which may be a plurality of reduced-pressure assessment conduits.
- the reduced-pressure assessment conduit 122 allows the reduced pressure at the tissue site 102 to be communicated for measurement purposes.
- the reduced-pressure delivery conduit 120 and the reduced-pressure assessment conduit 122 may be combined into a combination conduit 124 over some or all of their length.
- the distal end 126 of the combination conduit 124 is fluidly coupled to the reduced-pressure interface 118 and receives reduced pressure from the tissue site 102 .
- a proximal end 128 of the combination conduit 124 may be fluidly coupled to a connector 130 .
- a portion 132 of the reduced-pressure delivery conduit 120 is fluidly coupled between the connector 130 and a fluid reservoir 134 .
- a proximal end 133 of the reduced-pressure delivery conduit 120 is fluidly coupled to the fluid reservoir 134 .
- a portion 136 of the reduced-pressure assessment conduit 122 is fluidly coupled between the connector 130 and the reduced-pressure assessment subsystem 108 .
- a proximal end 137 of the reduced-pressure assessment conduit 122 is fluidly coupled to the assessment chamber 146 and may include a hydrophobic filter 149 .
- the reduced-pressure subsystem 106 delivers reduced pressure to the dressing 104 .
- the reduced-pressure subsystem 106 includes a reduced-pressure source 138 that provides reduced pressure.
- the reduced-pressure source 138 is fluidly coupled to the fluid reservoir 134 by a second reduced-pressure delivery conduit 140 to deliver reduced pressure 142 , or treatment-reduced-pressure 142 , thereto.
- the reduced-pressure source 138 may be any device for supplying a reduced pressure, such as a vacuum pump, wall suction, or other source.
- the reduced pressure will typically be between ⁇ 5 mm Hg ( ⁇ 667 Pa) and ⁇ 500 mm Hg ( ⁇ 66.7 kPa) and more typically between ⁇ 75 mm Hg ( ⁇ 9.9 kPa) and ⁇ 300 mm Hg ( ⁇ 39.9 kPa).
- Reduced pressure is a pressure less than the ambient pressure at a tissue site that is being subjected to treatment. In most cases, this reduced pressure will be less than the atmospheric pressure at which the patient is located. Alternatively, the reduced pressure may be less than a hydrostatic pressure at the tissue site. Unless otherwise indicated, quantitative values of pressure stated herein are gauge pressures.
- the reduced pressure delivered may be constant or varied (patterned or random) and may be delivered continuously or intermittently. Although the terms “vacuum” and “negative pressure” may be used to describe the pressure applied to the tissue site, the actual pressure applied to the tissue site may be more than the pressure normally associated with a complete vacuum. Consistent with the use herein, an increase in reduced pressure or vacuum pressure typically refers to a relative reduction in absolute pressure.
- the reduced-pressure subsystem 106 includes the reduced-pressure source 138 that delivers reduced pressure 142 to the fluid reservoir 134 .
- the treatment-reduced-pressure 142 is delivered to the portion 132 of the reduced-pressure delivery conduit 120 .
- the treatment-reduced-pressure 142 is then delivered via the reduced-pressure interface 118 to the treatment manifold 110 .
- the reduced-pressure interface 118 may receive fluids 144 from the tissue site 102 that are delivered by the reduced-pressure delivery conduit 120 to the fluid reservoir 134 .
- the portion 136 of the reduced-pressure assessment conduit 122 delivers an assessment-reduced-pressure to the reduced-pressure assessment subsystem 108 .
- the assessment-reduced-pressure is reduced pressure that is communicated from the reduced-pressure interface 118 or the tissue site 102 for the purpose of measuring.
- the reduced-pressure assessment subsystem 108 includes an assessment chamber 146 that receives the assessment-reduced-pressure from the reduced pressure assessment conduit 122 .
- the hydrophobic filter 149 may be placed at the inlet where the reduced-pressure assessment conduit 122 enters the assessment chamber 146 .
- the hydrophobic filter 149 is to help prevent fluids from entering the assessment chamber 146 .
- the assessment chamber 146 includes a sealed enclosure 148 .
- the sealed enclosure 148 includes a wall 150 having a first movable portion 152 , such as first diaphragm 154 .
- the first movable portion may experience a mixed phase, e.g. gas and liquids, without compromising accuracy.
- the first diaphragm 154 is a sheet of semi-flexible material anchored at the sheet's periphery 156 to the wall 150 .
- the first diaphragm 154 is operable to move at least slightly from a neutral position to a displaced position within the assessment chamber 146 under the influence of reduced pressure.
- the sealed enclosure 148 may include a vent in some embodiments to allow gas from the tissue site to be vented to atmosphere.
- a first pressure detector 158 is located proximate to the first movable portion 152 and is operable to sense movement of the first movable portion 152 .
- the first pressure detector 158 is fluidly isolated from the assessment chamber 146 . Fluidly isolating the first pressure detector 158 from the assessment chamber 146 means that contaminates in any gas or liquid reaching the assessment chamber 146 will not reach or contaminate the first pressure detector 158 .
- the first pressure detector 158 may be contained within an isolation chamber 160 or housing. As will be described in more detail below in connection with FIGS. 4A-8B , the first pressure detector 158 may use a Hall Effect sensor, a capacitance sensor, ultrasonic sensor, infrared sensor, or other device to detect the movement of the first movable portion 152 .
- the reduced-pressure assessment subsystem 108 is operable to receive the assessment-reduced-pressure, which upon reaching a sufficient level will move the first movable portion 152 inward from a neutral position to a displaced position.
- the first pressure detector 158 senses the location of the first movable portion 152 and is able to provide an indication of a relative change in reduced pressure.
- the change in reduced pressure may be calibrated based on an initial measurement to reflect the reduced pressure experienced at the tissue site 102 .
- the first pressure indicator 158 may present an indication of the relative change on indicator 162 or provide a signal for further processing or use.
- the treatment manifold 110 is placed proximate to the tissue site 102 .
- the sealing member 112 is deployed using the attachment device 116 .
- a fluid seal is formed between the sealing member 112 and a portion of the patient's epidermis 114 .
- the reduced-pressure interface 118 may be applied through an aperture 117 in the sealing member 112 .
- the reduced-pressure delivery conduit 120 and reduced-pressure assessment conduit 122 may be fluidly coupled to the reduced-pressure interface 118 .
- a combination conduit 124 that includes the reduced-pressure delivery conduit 120 and the reduced-pressure assessment conduit 122 may be fluidly coupled to the reduced-pressure interface 118 .
- the reduced-pressure delivery conduit 120 is fluidly coupled to the fluid reservoir 134 .
- the reduced-pressure source 138 is fluidly coupled to the fluid reservoir 134 to provide reduced pressure to the fluid reservoir 134 . Once activated, the reduced-pressure source 138 will deliver reduced pressure to the fluid reservoir 134 and to the tissue-site 102 via the reduced-pressure delivery conduit 120 . Fluids will be typically moved into the reduced-pressure delivery conduit 120 and will flow to the fluid reservoir 134 .
- the reduced-pressure interface 118 allows the reduced pressure at one or more sampling sites to be communicated to one or more of the reduced-pressure assessment conduits 122 .
- the reduced-pressure assessment conduit 122 delivers the assessment-reduced-pressure to the assessment chamber 146 .
- the reduced pressure upon reaching a sufficient level, moves the first movable portion 152 of the sealed enclosure 148 inward from a neutral position to a displaced position.
- the displacement of the first movable portion 152 is detected or sensed by the first pressure detector 158 and an indication of the reduced pressure may be made by the indicator 162 or a signal provided for further processing including display.
- the first pressure detector 158 may be coupled to provide a control signal to the reduced pressure source 138 to provide feedback control in order to maintain a desired pressure or desired pressure range.
- the reduced-pressure assessment subsystem 108 may also include a user interface, e.g., a keypad and display, allowing the reduced pressure desired or the range desired to be entered or other control inputs to be received.
- the system 100 and particularly the reduced-pressure assessment subsystem 108 , allows the reduced pressure to be assessed with respect to pressure without contamination by gasses or liquids.
- the reduced-pressure assessment subsystem 108 may be made so that the assessment chamber 146 is made from relatively inexpensive components so as to conveniently allow the assessment chamber 146 to be disposed of after use while allowing the first pressure detector 158 to be used again without risking contamination. In this way, the reduced-pressure assessment subsystem 108 minimizes opportunities for the exposure of contaminated fluids to come into contact with the more high-valued items, or relatively expensive components.
- FIG. 3 is presented as a figurative cross section.
- the reduced-pressure subsystem 206 and reduced-pressure assessment subsystem 208 are combined into a reduced-pressure therapy unit 209 .
- the reduced-pressure therapy unit 209 may have a first portion 264 , which may be designed for disposal and which isolates fluids in the first portion 264 , and may have a second portion 266 , which may be fluidly isolated from the first portion 264 and which may contain higher-valued items and components that may be reused.
- the first portion 264 and second portion 266 may be held proximate to one another either by an integral housing or by a bracket 268 or other device.
- the reduced-pressure source 238 is a pump head that delivers reduced pressure 242 into a conduit 270 that delivers the reduced pressure into a fluid reservoir 234 .
- the reduced pressure 242 is delivered into another conduit 272 that delivers the reduced pressure 242 to a connector 230 .
- the connector 230 delivers the reduced pressure into a reduced-pressure delivery conduit (not explicitly shown) that is a part of a combination conduit 224 .
- the combination conduit 224 delivers the reduced pressure to the tissue site.
- the second portion 266 of the reduced-pressure therapy unit 209 contains a pump control unit 274 that may provide pump energy to the pump head of the reduced pressure source 238 using a linking interface 276 .
- Assessment-reduced-pressure is delivered from the tissue site to the connector 230 using a reduced-pressure assessment conduit (not explicitly shown), which may be a part of the combination conduit 224 .
- the assessment-reduced-pressure is delivered by a conduit 278 from the connector 230 to an assessment chamber 246 in a manner analogous to that shown in FIG. 1 .
- the assessment chamber 246 includes a sealed enclosure 248 that includes a wall 250 .
- the wall 250 includes a first movable portion 252 , such as a first diaphragm 254 .
- a first pressure detector 258 may be included in the first portion 264 and may be aligned substantially with the first movable portion 252 .
- the first pressure detector 258 is fluidly isolated from the assessment chamber 246 .
- the first pressure detector 258 is operable to sense displacement of the first movable portion 252 under the influence of reduced pressure and to indicate a change in reduced pressure on an indicator or with a signal. Thus, the first pressure detector 258 is operable to assess the pressure level at the tissue site.
- the fluid reservoir 234 may include a wall 280 having a second movable portion 282 , such as a second diaphragm 284 . Under the influence of reduced pressure, the second movable portion 282 may move into the fluid reservoir 234 from a neutral position to a displaced position.
- a second pressure detector 286 may be included in the first portion 264 and may be substantially aligned with the second movable portion 282 . The second pressure detector 286 is fluidly isolated from the fluid reservoir 234 . The second pressure detector 286 is operable to sense displacement of the second movable portion 282 and to help determine the pressure or change in pressure within the fluid reservoir 234 .
- Reduced-pressure data from the first pressure detector 258 which is indicative of the pressure at the tissue site
- data from the second pressure detector 286 which is indicative of the pressure in the fluid reservoir 234
- Reduced-pressure data from the first pressure detector 258 which is indicative of the pressure at the tissue site
- data from the second pressure detector 286 which is indicative of the pressure in the fluid reservoir 234
- the pump control unit 274 , the first pressure detector 258 , the second detector 286 may be included in an isolation chamber 260 to help avoid dust and other small contaminates.
- the isolation chamber 260 may include one or more vents and may further include a power unit 288 , such as a battery, that may provide electrical energy to the various components, e.g., the pump control unit 274 , first pressure detector 258 , and second pressure detector 286 .
- the first portion 264 may include a user interface to receive inputs, such as a desired pressure.
- the first portion 264 may include an indicator (not shown) for visually indicating the pressure at the tissue or in the fluid reservoir 234 .
- the high-value components that may be desired for re-use are located within the first portion 264 and are fluidly isolated from the contaminated or potentially contaminated portions located in the second portion 266 .
- FIGS. 4A and 4B a portion of a reduced-pressure assessment subsystem 308 is presented.
- a portion of an assessment chamber 346 is shown with a wall 350 having a first movable portion 352 , such as a first diaphragm 354 .
- the first diaphragm 354 may include a target 355 and flexible or semi-flexible peripheral portion 357 .
- at least a portion of the first diaphragm 354 e.g. at least the target 355 , is covered or made with a ferrite material.
- a first pressure detector 358 Located proximate to the first movable portion 352 , but fluidly isolated or separate from the interior of the assessment chamber 346 , is a first pressure detector 358 .
- the first pressure detector 358 may be located within an isolation chamber 360 , which is partially shown.
- the first pressure detector 358 includes an electromagnetic coil 390 . Displacement of the first movable portion 352 with ferrite into the assessment chamber 346 as suggested in FIG. 4B changes the inductance experienced by the electromagnetic coil 390 . A change in the inductance may be measured and used to determine the displacement of the first movable portion 352 .
- the displacement of the first movable portion 352 may be calibrated to indicate the pressure inside the assessment chamber 346 relative to atmospheric pressure.
- the pressure change or pressure may be shown on an indicator 362 or a signal may be sent for further processing including displaying at another location.
- FIGS. 5A and 5B another illustrative, non-limiting embodiment of a portion of a reduced-pressure assessment subsystem 408 is presented.
- a portion of an assessment chamber 446 is shown having a wall 450 .
- the wall 450 includes a first movable portion 452 , which may be a first diaphragm 454 .
- the first diaphragm 454 includes a target 455 and a flexible or semi-flexible periphery 457 .
- the target 455 includes a permanent magnet 492 .
- the first pressure detector 458 Located outside of the assessment chamber 446 and fluidly isolated from the assessment chamber 446 is a first pressure detector 458 .
- the first pressure detector 458 may be within an isolation chamber 460 , part of which is shown.
- the first pressure detector 458 may be a Hall Effect sensor 494 for sensing a magnetic field 495 or a change in the magnetic field 495 .
- the change in the magnetic field 495 is caused by movement of the permanent magnet 492 on the first movable portion 452 .
- the change in the magnetic field 495 may be used to produce a signal or indicate on indicator 462 the reduced pressure within the assessment chamber 446 or a change in reduced pressure.
- a portion of an assessment chamber 546 is shown and includes wall 550 .
- the wall 550 includes a first movable portion 552 , such as a first diaphragm 554 .
- the first diaphragm 554 includes a target 555 and a flexible or semi-flexible periphery 557 .
- the target 555 on the first movable portion 552 includes ferrite or other material that may be sensed by a capacitive sensor 596 .
- a first pressure detector 558 may be located proximate to the first movable portion 552 and is fluidly isolated from the assessment chamber 546 .
- the first pressure detector 558 may be within an isolation chamber 560 , or housing.
- the first pressure detector 558 is the capacitive sensor 596 , and thus, displacement of the first movable portion 552 causes a change in capacitance that is sensed by the capacitance sensor 596 .
- the change may be used to detect displacement of the first movable portion 552 such as is shown in FIG. 6B .
- the displacement may be indicative of the pressure change or the pressure experienced within the assessment chamber 546 and may produce a signal or be shown on an indicator 562 .
- the capacitance between the first movable portion 552 and the capacitive sensor 596 is proportional to the square of the distance between them.
- the reduced-pressure assessment subsystem 608 includes assessment chamber 646 , a portion of which is shown, having a wall 650 .
- the wall 650 includes a first movable portion 652 .
- the first movable portion 652 may be a first diaphragm 654 .
- the first diaphragm 654 may include a target 655 having a flexible or semi-flexible portion 657 coupling the target 655 and the wall 650 .
- the flexible or semi-flexible portion 657 allows movement of the target 655 .
- the first movable portion 652 moves inward into the assessment chamber 646 from a neutral position to a displaced position as shown in FIG. 7B .
- a first pressure detector 658 is fluidly separated from the assessment chamber 646 and is substantially aligned with the first movable portion 652 .
- the first pressure detector 658 may be inside of an isolation chamber 660 .
- the first pressure detector 658 is an ultrasonic sensor 697 that sends out ultrasonic sound waves that are bounced off of a reflector 691 on the first movable portion 652 .
- the ultrasonic sensor 697 senses displacement of the first movable portion 652 and develops a signal indicative of the displacement. The signal may be used to show a pressure measurement on an indicator 662 or for further processing.
- the reduced-pressure assessment subsystem 708 includes an assessment chamber 746 , which is partially shown.
- the assessment chamber 746 includes a wall 750 having a first movable portion 752 .
- the first movable portion 752 may be a first diaphragm 754 .
- the first diaphragm 754 may include a target 755 and a flexible or semi-flexible portion 757 .
- the first movable portion 752 moves under the influence of reduced pressure and may move into the assessment chamber 746 from a neutral position to a displaced position.
- a first pressure detector 758 may be located proximate to the first movable portion 752 and is fluidly isolated from the inside of the assessment chamber 746 .
- the first pressure detector 758 may be contained within an isolation chamber 760 .
- the isolation chamber 760 includes a window 761 .
- the window 761 allows at least infrared signals to travel through.
- the first pressure detector 758 includes the infrared sensor 798 that is operable to propagate an infrared wave through the window 761 to impact the first movable portion 752 and to determine the relative location of the first movable portion 752 .
- the first movable portion 752 reflects the infrared wave.
- the first movable portion 752 moves into the assessment chamber 746 under the influence of reduced pressure as shown in FIG. 8B .
- the infrared sensor 798 detects the displacement and is able to provide a signal or indicate, such as on indicator 762 , the amount of displacement or the corresponding pressure.
- any of the portions of the reduced-pressure assessment subsystems presented in FIGS. 4A to 8B may also be used with a second movable portion, such as second movable portion 282 in FIG. 3 .
Abstract
Systems, devices, and methods are presented that provide for the assessment of reduced pressure at a tissue site. The systems, devices, and methods involve an assessment chamber that is fluidly isolated from a pressure detector. Other systems, methods, and devices are presented.
Description
- The present invention claims the benefit, under 35 USC §119(e), of the filing of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61/345,830, entitled “Systems and Methods for Measuring Reduced Pressure Employing An Isolated Fluid Path,” filed 18 May 2010, which is incorporated herein by reference for all purposes; U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61/345,821, entitled “Reduced-Pressure Treatment Systems and Methods Employing A Fluidly Isolated Pump Control Unit,” filed 18 May 2010, which is incorporated herein by reference for all purposes; and U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61/414,738, entitled “Reduced-Pressure Canisters and Methods for Recycling,” filed 17 Nov. 2010, which is incorporated herein by reference for all purposes.
- The present disclosure relates generally to reduced-pressure medical treatment systems and, more particularly, but not by way of limitation, to systems and methods for measuring reduced pressure that employ an isolated fluid path.
- Clinical studies and practice have shown that providing a reduced pressure in proximity to a tissue site augments and accelerates the growth of new tissue at the tissue site. The applications of this phenomenon are numerous, but application of reduced pressure has been particularly successful in treating wounds. This treatment (frequently referred to in the medical community as “negative pressure wound therapy,” “reduced pressure therapy,” or “vacuum therapy”) provides a number of benefits, which may include faster healing and increased formulation of granulation tissue. Typically, reduced pressure is applied to tissue through a porous pad or other manifold device. The porous pad contains cells or pores that are capable of distributing reduced pressure to the tissue and channeling fluids that are drawn from the tissue. At times, it may be desirable to determine the reduced pressure involved at the tissue site. For example, it may be desirable to ascertain that the reduced pressure is in a therapeutic range.
- According an illustrative, non-limiting embodiment, a system for treating a tissue site on a patient with reduced pressure includes a treatment manifold for deploying proximate to the tissue site, a sealing member for forming a fluid seal over the treatment manifold and a portion of the patient's epidermis, a reduced-pressure source for providing reduced pressure, and a reduced-pressure delivery conduit for fluidly coupling to the treatment manifold and to the reduced-pressure source. The reduced-pressure delivery conduit is for delivering treatment-reduced-pressure to the treatment manifold. The system further includes a reduced-pressure assessment conduit for fluidly coupling to the tissue site and an assessment chamber. The assessment chamber is for fluidly coupling to the reduced-pressure assessment conduit and for receiving an assessment-reduced-pressure from the tissue site. The assessment chamber includes a sealed enclosure having a first moveable portion on a wall. The first moveable portion is operable to move under the influence of reduced pressure. The system also includes a first pressure detector proximate to the first moveable portion of the assessment chamber. The first pressure detector is fluidly isolated from the assessment chamber and is operable to sense displacement of the first moveable portion.
- According to another illustrative, non-limiting embodiment, a method for treating a tissue site on a patient with reduced pressure includes disposing a treatment manifold proximate to the tissue site, disposing a sealing member over the treatment manifold and a portion of the patient's epidermis to form a fluid seal, providing a reduced-pressure source, fluidly coupling a reduced-pressure delivery conduit to the treatment manifold and to the reduced-pressure source, providing an assessment chamber, and fluidly coupling a reduced-pressure assessment conduit to the assessment chamber and to the tissue site for delivering an assessment-reduced-pressure to the assessment chamber. The assessment chamber has a first moveable portion on a wall. The method further includes disposing a first pressure detector proximate to the first moveable portion of the assessment chamber. The first pressure detector is fluidly isolated from the assessment chamber. The method also includes using the first pressure detector to sense displacement of the first moveable portion.
- According to another illustrative, non-limiting embodiment, a method for manufacturing a system for measuring reduced pressure at a tissue site on a patient includes forming an assessment chamber having a sealed enclosure with a first moveable portion, and forming a reduced-pressure assessment conduit having a distal end and a proximal end. The reduced-pressure assessment conduit is for fluidly coupling at the distal end to the tissue site and at the proximal end to the assessment chamber. The method also includes forming a first pressure detector disposed proximate to the first moveable portion of the assessment chamber and fluidly isolated from the assessment chamber. The first pressure detector is operable to sense displacement of the first moveable portion.
- Other objects and advantages of the illustrative embodiments will become apparent with reference to the drawings and detailed description that follow.
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FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram with a portion shown in cross section of an illustrative, non-limiting embodiment of a reduced-pressure treatment system employing a subsystem for measuring reduced pressure that includes a first pressure detector isolated from an assessment chamber; -
FIG. 2 is a cross section of an illustrative, non-limiting embodiment of a combination conduit taken along line 2-2 inFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram of an illustrative, non-limiting embodiment of a reduced-pressure therapy unit; -
FIG. 4A is a schematic diagram of an illustrative, non-limiting embodiment of a pressure detector utilizing an electromagnetic coil and placed proximate to a first diaphragm having ferrite; -
FIG. 4B is the pressure detector ofFIG. 4A shown with the first diaphragm displaced; -
FIG. 5A is a schematic diagram of another illustrative, non-limiting embodiment of a pressure detector utilizing a Hall Effect sensor and placed proximate to a first diaphragm, which has a permanent magnet; -
FIG. 5B is the pressure detector ofFIG. 5A shown with the first diaphragm displaced; -
FIG. 6A is a schematic diagram of an illustrative, non-limiting embodiment of a pressure detector having a capacitive sensor proximate to a first diaphragm, which has ferrite; -
FIG. 6B is the pressure indicator ofFIG. 6A shown with the first diaphragm displaced; -
FIG. 7A is a schematic diagram of an illustrative, non-limiting embodiment of a pressure detector that includes an ultrasonic sensor and placed proximate to a first diaphragm; -
FIG. 7B is the pressure detector ofFIG. 7A shown with the first diaphragm displaced; -
FIG. 8A is a schematic diagram of an illustrative, non-limiting embodiment of a pressure detector including an infrared sensor and placed proximate to a first diaphragm, which has a reflector; and -
FIG. 8B is the pressure detector ofFIG. 8A shown with the first diaphragm displaced. - In the following detailed description of the illustrative embodiments, reference is made to the accompanying drawings that form a part hereof. These embodiments are described in sufficient detail to enable those skilled in the art to practice the invention, and it is understood that other embodiments may be utilized and that logical structural, mechanical, electrical, and chemical changes may be made without departing from the spirit or scope of the invention. To avoid detail not necessary to enable those skilled in the art to practice the embodiments described herein, the description may omit certain information known to those skilled in the art. The following detailed description is not to be taken in a limiting sense, and the scope of the illustrative embodiments are defined only by the appended claims.
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FIGS. 1 and 2 , asystem 100 for treating atissue site 102 on a patient with reduced pressure is presented. Thesystem 100 includes a dressing 104, a reduced-pressure subsystem 106, and a reduced-pressure assessment subsystem 108. The reduced-pressure assessment subsystem 108 allows the reduced pressure at thetissue site 102 to be assessed with respect to pressure level while avoiding exposure of high-value components to contaminated fluids, which may be either liquids or gasses. As used herein, “or” does not require mutual exclusivity. Thetissue site 102 may be the bodily tissue of any human, animal, or other organism, including bone tissue, adipose tissue, muscle tissue, dermal tissue, vascular tissue, connective tissue, cartilage, tendons, ligaments, or any other tissue. Fluid contaminants may include, without limitation, proteins, volatile organic compounds (VOC), fatty acids, amine such as putrescine and beutenoic acid, and other contaminates. The reduced-pressure assessment subsystem 108 will work with any orientation with respect to the gravity field because the pressure acts in all directions. - The dressing 104 includes a
treatment manifold 110, which is placed proximate to thetissue site 102. A manifold is a substance or structure that is provided to assist in applying reduced pressure to, delivering fluids to, or removing fluids from atissue site 102. Thetreatment manifold 110 typically includes a plurality of flow channels or pathways that distribute fluids provided to and removed from thetissue site 102 in an area near thetreatment manifold 110. In one illustrative embodiment, the flow channels or pathways are interconnected to improve distribution of fluids provided or removed from thetissue site 102. Thetreatment manifold 110 may be a biocompatible material that is capable of being placed in contact with thetissue site 102 and distributing reduced pressure to thetissue site 102. Examples oftreatment manifolds 110 may include, for example, without limitation, devices that have structural elements arranged to form flow channels, such as, for example, cellular foam, open-cell foam, porous tissue collections, liquids, gels, and foams that include, or cure to include, flow channels. Thetreatment manifold 110 may be porous and may be made from foam, gauze, felted mat, or any other material suited to a particular biological application. - In one illustrative, non-limiting embodiment, the
treatment manifold 110 is a porous foam and includes a plurality of interconnected cells or pores that act as flow channels. The porous foam may be a polyurethane, open-cell, reticulated foam, such as GranuFoam® material manufactured by Kinetic Concepts, Incorporated of San Antonio, Tex. In some situations, thetreatment manifold 110 may also be used to distribute fluids such as medications, antibacterials, growth factors, and various solutions to thetissue site 102. Other layers may be included in or on thetreatment manifold 110, such as absorptive materials, wicking materials, hydrophobic materials, and hydrophilic materials. - The dressing 104 further includes a sealing
member 112 that covers thetreatment manifold 110 and a portion of the patient'sepidermis 114. Anattachment device 116 may be used to help form a fluid seal between the sealingmember 112 and the patient'sepidermis 114. A reduced-pressure interface 118 may extend through the sealingmember 112 to provide fluid access to thetreatment manifold 110. The fluid seal is adequate to maintain reduced pressure at a desired site given the particular reduced-pressure source or subsystem involved. - The sealing
member 112 may be any material that provides a fluid seal. The sealingmember 112 may be, for example, without limitation, an impermeable or semi-permeable, elastomeric material. Examples of elastomers may include, but are not limited to, natural rubbers, polyisoprene, styrene butadiene rubber, chloroprene rubber, polybutadiene, nitrile rubber, butyl rubber, ethylene propylene rubber, ethylene propylene diene monomer, chlorosulfonated polyethylene, polysulfide rubber, polyurethane, EVA film, co-polyester, and silicones. Additional, specific examples of sealingmembers 112 include a silicone drape, 3M Tegaderm® drape, acrylic drape such as one available from Avery Dennison Corporation of Pasadena, Calif. - The
attachment device 116 may be used to hold the sealingmember 112 against the patient'sepidermis 114 or another layer, such as a gasket or additional sealing member. Theattachment device 116 may take numerous forms. For example, without limitation, theattachment device 116 may be a medically acceptable, pressure-sensitive adhesive that extends about a periphery of the sealingmember 112 or a hydrocolloid material. - The reduced pressure developed by the reduced-
pressure subsystem 106 is delivered through a reduced-pressure delivery conduit 120 to the reduced-pressure interface 118. In one illustrative embodiment, the reduced-pressure interface 118 is a T.R.A.C.® Pad or Sensa T.R.A.C.® Pad available from KCI of San Antonio, Tex. The reduced-pressure interface 118 allows the reduced pressure to be delivered to thetreatment manifold 110. The reduced-pressure interface 118 is also typically fluidly coupled to a reduced-pressure assessment conduit 122, which may be a plurality of reduced-pressure assessment conduits. - The reduced-
pressure assessment conduit 122 allows the reduced pressure at thetissue site 102 to be communicated for measurement purposes. As shown clearly inFIG. 2 , the reduced-pressure delivery conduit 120 and the reduced-pressure assessment conduit 122 may be combined into acombination conduit 124 over some or all of their length. In the embodiment shown inFIGS. 1 and 2 , thedistal end 126 of thecombination conduit 124 is fluidly coupled to the reduced-pressure interface 118 and receives reduced pressure from thetissue site 102. Aproximal end 128 of thecombination conduit 124 may be fluidly coupled to aconnector 130. Aportion 132 of the reduced-pressure delivery conduit 120 is fluidly coupled between theconnector 130 and afluid reservoir 134. Aproximal end 133 of the reduced-pressure delivery conduit 120 is fluidly coupled to thefluid reservoir 134. Aportion 136 of the reduced-pressure assessment conduit 122 is fluidly coupled between theconnector 130 and the reduced-pressure assessment subsystem 108. Aproximal end 137 of the reduced-pressure assessment conduit 122 is fluidly coupled to theassessment chamber 146 and may include ahydrophobic filter 149. - The reduced-
pressure subsystem 106 delivers reduced pressure to thedressing 104. The reduced-pressure subsystem 106 includes a reduced-pressure source 138 that provides reduced pressure. The reduced-pressure source 138 is fluidly coupled to thefluid reservoir 134 by a second reduced-pressure delivery conduit 140 to deliver reducedpressure 142, or treatment-reduced-pressure 142, thereto. The reduced-pressure source 138 may be any device for supplying a reduced pressure, such as a vacuum pump, wall suction, or other source. While the amount and nature of reduced pressure applied to a tissue site will typically vary according to the application, the reduced pressure will typically be between −5 mm Hg (−667 Pa) and −500 mm Hg (−66.7 kPa) and more typically between −75 mm Hg (−9.9 kPa) and −300 mm Hg (−39.9 kPa). - Reduced pressure is a pressure less than the ambient pressure at a tissue site that is being subjected to treatment. In most cases, this reduced pressure will be less than the atmospheric pressure at which the patient is located. Alternatively, the reduced pressure may be less than a hydrostatic pressure at the tissue site. Unless otherwise indicated, quantitative values of pressure stated herein are gauge pressures. The reduced pressure delivered may be constant or varied (patterned or random) and may be delivered continuously or intermittently. Although the terms “vacuum” and “negative pressure” may be used to describe the pressure applied to the tissue site, the actual pressure applied to the tissue site may be more than the pressure normally associated with a complete vacuum. Consistent with the use herein, an increase in reduced pressure or vacuum pressure typically refers to a relative reduction in absolute pressure.
- The reduced-
pressure subsystem 106 includes the reduced-pressure source 138 that delivers reducedpressure 142 to thefluid reservoir 134. The treatment-reduced-pressure 142 is delivered to theportion 132 of the reduced-pressure delivery conduit 120. The treatment-reduced-pressure 142 is then delivered via the reduced-pressure interface 118 to thetreatment manifold 110. - The reduced-
pressure interface 118 may receivefluids 144 from thetissue site 102 that are delivered by the reduced-pressure delivery conduit 120 to thefluid reservoir 134. Theportion 136 of the reduced-pressure assessment conduit 122 delivers an assessment-reduced-pressure to the reduced-pressure assessment subsystem 108. The assessment-reduced-pressure is reduced pressure that is communicated from the reduced-pressure interface 118 or thetissue site 102 for the purpose of measuring. The reduced-pressure assessment subsystem 108 includes anassessment chamber 146 that receives the assessment-reduced-pressure from the reducedpressure assessment conduit 122. Thehydrophobic filter 149 may be placed at the inlet where the reduced-pressure assessment conduit 122 enters theassessment chamber 146. Thehydrophobic filter 149 is to help prevent fluids from entering theassessment chamber 146. - The
assessment chamber 146 includes a sealedenclosure 148. The sealedenclosure 148 includes awall 150 having a firstmovable portion 152, such asfirst diaphragm 154. The first movable portion may experience a mixed phase, e.g. gas and liquids, without compromising accuracy. Typically, thefirst diaphragm 154 is a sheet of semi-flexible material anchored at the sheet'speriphery 156 to thewall 150. Thefirst diaphragm 154 is operable to move at least slightly from a neutral position to a displaced position within theassessment chamber 146 under the influence of reduced pressure. The sealedenclosure 148 may include a vent in some embodiments to allow gas from the tissue site to be vented to atmosphere. - A
first pressure detector 158 is located proximate to the firstmovable portion 152 and is operable to sense movement of the firstmovable portion 152. Thefirst pressure detector 158 is fluidly isolated from theassessment chamber 146. Fluidly isolating thefirst pressure detector 158 from theassessment chamber 146 means that contaminates in any gas or liquid reaching theassessment chamber 146 will not reach or contaminate thefirst pressure detector 158. Thefirst pressure detector 158 may be contained within anisolation chamber 160 or housing. As will be described in more detail below in connection withFIGS. 4A-8B , thefirst pressure detector 158 may use a Hall Effect sensor, a capacitance sensor, ultrasonic sensor, infrared sensor, or other device to detect the movement of the firstmovable portion 152. - The reduced-
pressure assessment subsystem 108 is operable to receive the assessment-reduced-pressure, which upon reaching a sufficient level will move the firstmovable portion 152 inward from a neutral position to a displaced position. Thefirst pressure detector 158 senses the location of the firstmovable portion 152 and is able to provide an indication of a relative change in reduced pressure. The change in reduced pressure may be calibrated based on an initial measurement to reflect the reduced pressure experienced at thetissue site 102. Thefirst pressure indicator 158 may present an indication of the relative change onindicator 162 or provide a signal for further processing or use. - In operation according to one illustrative embodiment, the
treatment manifold 110 is placed proximate to thetissue site 102. The sealingmember 112 is deployed using theattachment device 116. Thus, a fluid seal is formed between the sealingmember 112 and a portion of the patient'sepidermis 114. If not already installed, the reduced-pressure interface 118 may be applied through anaperture 117 in the sealingmember 112. - If not already coupled, the reduced-
pressure delivery conduit 120 and reduced-pressure assessment conduit 122 may be fluidly coupled to the reduced-pressure interface 118. Alternatively, as shown, acombination conduit 124 that includes the reduced-pressure delivery conduit 120 and the reduced-pressure assessment conduit 122 may be fluidly coupled to the reduced-pressure interface 118. The reduced-pressure delivery conduit 120 is fluidly coupled to thefluid reservoir 134. The reduced-pressure source 138 is fluidly coupled to thefluid reservoir 134 to provide reduced pressure to thefluid reservoir 134. Once activated, the reduced-pressure source 138 will deliver reduced pressure to thefluid reservoir 134 and to the tissue-site 102 via the reduced-pressure delivery conduit 120. Fluids will be typically moved into the reduced-pressure delivery conduit 120 and will flow to thefluid reservoir 134. - The reduced-
pressure interface 118 allows the reduced pressure at one or more sampling sites to be communicated to one or more of the reduced-pressure assessment conduits 122. The reduced-pressure assessment conduit 122 delivers the assessment-reduced-pressure to theassessment chamber 146. As previously noted, the reduced pressure, upon reaching a sufficient level, moves the firstmovable portion 152 of the sealedenclosure 148 inward from a neutral position to a displaced position. The displacement of the firstmovable portion 152 is detected or sensed by thefirst pressure detector 158 and an indication of the reduced pressure may be made by theindicator 162 or a signal provided for further processing including display. Thefirst pressure detector 158 may be coupled to provide a control signal to the reducedpressure source 138 to provide feedback control in order to maintain a desired pressure or desired pressure range. The reduced-pressure assessment subsystem 108 may also include a user interface, e.g., a keypad and display, allowing the reduced pressure desired or the range desired to be entered or other control inputs to be received. - The
system 100, and particularly the reduced-pressure assessment subsystem 108, allows the reduced pressure to be assessed with respect to pressure without contamination by gasses or liquids. The reduced-pressure assessment subsystem 108 may be made so that theassessment chamber 146 is made from relatively inexpensive components so as to conveniently allow theassessment chamber 146 to be disposed of after use while allowing thefirst pressure detector 158 to be used again without risking contamination. In this way, the reduced-pressure assessment subsystem 108 minimizes opportunities for the exposure of contaminated fluids to come into contact with the more high-valued items, or relatively expensive components. - Referring now primarily to
FIG. 3 , another illustrative, non-limiting embodiment of a reduced-pressure subsystem 206 and a reduced-pressure assessment subsystem 208 are presented.FIG. 3 is presented as a figurative cross section. In this illustrative embodiment, the reduced-pressure subsystem 206 and reduced-pressure assessment subsystem 208 are combined into a reduced-pressure therapy unit 209. The reduced-pressure therapy unit 209 may have afirst portion 264, which may be designed for disposal and which isolates fluids in thefirst portion 264, and may have asecond portion 266, which may be fluidly isolated from thefirst portion 264 and which may contain higher-valued items and components that may be reused. Thefirst portion 264 andsecond portion 266 may be held proximate to one another either by an integral housing or by abracket 268 or other device. In this illustrative embodiment, the reduced-pressure source 238 is a pump head that delivers reducedpressure 242 into aconduit 270 that delivers the reduced pressure into afluid reservoir 234. The reducedpressure 242 is delivered into anotherconduit 272 that delivers the reducedpressure 242 to aconnector 230. Theconnector 230 delivers the reduced pressure into a reduced-pressure delivery conduit (not explicitly shown) that is a part of acombination conduit 224. Thecombination conduit 224 delivers the reduced pressure to the tissue site. Thesecond portion 266 of the reduced-pressure therapy unit 209 contains apump control unit 274 that may provide pump energy to the pump head of the reducedpressure source 238 using a linkinginterface 276. - Assessment-reduced-pressure is delivered from the tissue site to the
connector 230 using a reduced-pressure assessment conduit (not explicitly shown), which may be a part of thecombination conduit 224. The assessment-reduced-pressure is delivered by aconduit 278 from theconnector 230 to anassessment chamber 246 in a manner analogous to that shown inFIG. 1 . Theassessment chamber 246 includes a sealedenclosure 248 that includes awall 250. Thewall 250 includes a firstmovable portion 252, such as afirst diaphragm 254. Afirst pressure detector 258 may be included in thefirst portion 264 and may be aligned substantially with the firstmovable portion 252. Thefirst pressure detector 258 is fluidly isolated from theassessment chamber 246. Under reduced pressure, the firstmovable portion 252 moves inward from a neutral position to a displaced position. Thefirst pressure detector 258 is operable to sense displacement of the firstmovable portion 252 under the influence of reduced pressure and to indicate a change in reduced pressure on an indicator or with a signal. Thus, thefirst pressure detector 258 is operable to assess the pressure level at the tissue site. - The
fluid reservoir 234 may include awall 280 having a secondmovable portion 282, such as asecond diaphragm 284. Under the influence of reduced pressure, the secondmovable portion 282 may move into thefluid reservoir 234 from a neutral position to a displaced position. Asecond pressure detector 286 may be included in thefirst portion 264 and may be substantially aligned with the secondmovable portion 282. Thesecond pressure detector 286 is fluidly isolated from thefluid reservoir 234. Thesecond pressure detector 286 is operable to sense displacement of the secondmovable portion 282 and to help determine the pressure or change in pressure within thefluid reservoir 234. Reduced-pressure data from thefirst pressure detector 258, which is indicative of the pressure at the tissue site, and data from thesecond pressure detector 286, which is indicative of the pressure in thefluid reservoir 234, may be used to assess performance of a reduced-pressure treatment system. - The
pump control unit 274, thefirst pressure detector 258, thesecond detector 286 may be included in anisolation chamber 260 to help avoid dust and other small contaminates. Theisolation chamber 260 may include one or more vents and may further include apower unit 288, such as a battery, that may provide electrical energy to the various components, e.g., thepump control unit 274,first pressure detector 258, andsecond pressure detector 286. In addition, thefirst portion 264 may include a user interface to receive inputs, such as a desired pressure. Thefirst portion 264 may include an indicator (not shown) for visually indicating the pressure at the tissue or in thefluid reservoir 234. One should note that with the reduced-pressure therapy unit 209, the high-value components that may be desired for re-use are located within thefirst portion 264 and are fluidly isolated from the contaminated or potentially contaminated portions located in thesecond portion 266. - In the illustrative, non-limiting embodiments presented herein, numerous combinations of components may be used to sense the displacement of the
movable portions FIGS. 4A and 4B , a portion of a reduced-pressure assessment subsystem 308 is presented. A portion of anassessment chamber 346 is shown with awall 350 having a firstmovable portion 352, such as afirst diaphragm 354. Thefirst diaphragm 354 may include atarget 355 and flexible or semi-flexibleperipheral portion 357. In this illustrative, non-limiting embodiment, at least a portion of thefirst diaphragm 354, e.g. at least thetarget 355, is covered or made with a ferrite material. - Located proximate to the first
movable portion 352, but fluidly isolated or separate from the interior of theassessment chamber 346, is afirst pressure detector 358. Thefirst pressure detector 358 may be located within anisolation chamber 360, which is partially shown. In this instance, thefirst pressure detector 358 includes anelectromagnetic coil 390. Displacement of the firstmovable portion 352 with ferrite into theassessment chamber 346 as suggested inFIG. 4B changes the inductance experienced by theelectromagnetic coil 390. A change in the inductance may be measured and used to determine the displacement of the firstmovable portion 352. For example, as flux drops, one knows that the reduced pressure has increased, and the displacement of the firstmovable portion 352 may be calibrated to indicate the pressure inside theassessment chamber 346 relative to atmospheric pressure. The pressure change or pressure may be shown on anindicator 362 or a signal may be sent for further processing including displaying at another location. - Referring now primarily to
FIGS. 5A and 5B , another illustrative, non-limiting embodiment of a portion of a reduced-pressure assessment subsystem 408 is presented. A portion of anassessment chamber 446 is shown having awall 450. Thewall 450 includes a firstmovable portion 452, which may be afirst diaphragm 454. Thefirst diaphragm 454 includes atarget 455 and a flexible orsemi-flexible periphery 457. Thetarget 455 includes apermanent magnet 492. - Located outside of the
assessment chamber 446 and fluidly isolated from theassessment chamber 446 is afirst pressure detector 458. Thefirst pressure detector 458 may be within anisolation chamber 460, part of which is shown. Thefirst pressure detector 458 may be aHall Effect sensor 494 for sensing amagnetic field 495 or a change in themagnetic field 495. The change in themagnetic field 495 is caused by movement of thepermanent magnet 492 on the firstmovable portion 452. The change in themagnetic field 495 may be used to produce a signal or indicate onindicator 462 the reduced pressure within theassessment chamber 446 or a change in reduced pressure. - Referring now primarily to
FIGS. 6A and 6B , another illustrative, non-limiting embodiment of a portion of a reduced-pressure assessment subsystem 508 is presented. A portion of anassessment chamber 546 is shown and includeswall 550. Thewall 550 includes a firstmovable portion 552, such as afirst diaphragm 554. Thefirst diaphragm 554 includes atarget 555 and a flexible orsemi-flexible periphery 557. Thetarget 555 on the firstmovable portion 552 includes ferrite or other material that may be sensed by acapacitive sensor 596. - A
first pressure detector 558 may be located proximate to the firstmovable portion 552 and is fluidly isolated from theassessment chamber 546. Thefirst pressure detector 558 may be within anisolation chamber 560, or housing. In this illustrative embodiment, thefirst pressure detector 558 is thecapacitive sensor 596, and thus, displacement of the firstmovable portion 552 causes a change in capacitance that is sensed by thecapacitance sensor 596. The change may be used to detect displacement of the firstmovable portion 552 such as is shown inFIG. 6B . The displacement may be indicative of the pressure change or the pressure experienced within theassessment chamber 546 and may produce a signal or be shown on anindicator 562. In general, the capacitance between the firstmovable portion 552 and thecapacitive sensor 596 is proportional to the square of the distance between them. - Referring now primarily to
FIGS. 7A and 7B , a portion of an illustrative, non-limiting embodiment of a reduced-pressure assessment subsystem 608 is presented. The reduced-pressure assessment subsystem 608 includesassessment chamber 646, a portion of which is shown, having awall 650. Thewall 650 includes a firstmovable portion 652. The firstmovable portion 652 may be afirst diaphragm 654. Thefirst diaphragm 654 may include atarget 655 having a flexible orsemi-flexible portion 657 coupling thetarget 655 and thewall 650. The flexible orsemi-flexible portion 657 allows movement of thetarget 655. Under reduced pressure, the firstmovable portion 652 moves inward into theassessment chamber 646 from a neutral position to a displaced position as shown inFIG. 7B . - A
first pressure detector 658 is fluidly separated from theassessment chamber 646 and is substantially aligned with the firstmovable portion 652. Thefirst pressure detector 658 may be inside of anisolation chamber 660. In this embodiment, thefirst pressure detector 658 is anultrasonic sensor 697 that sends out ultrasonic sound waves that are bounced off of areflector 691 on the firstmovable portion 652. Theultrasonic sensor 697 senses displacement of the firstmovable portion 652 and develops a signal indicative of the displacement. The signal may be used to show a pressure measurement on anindicator 662 or for further processing. - Referring now primarily to
FIGS. 8A and 8B , another illustrative, non-limiting embodiment of a portion of a reduced-pressure assessment subsystem 708 is presented. The reduced-pressure assessment subsystem 708 includes anassessment chamber 746, which is partially shown. Theassessment chamber 746 includes awall 750 having a firstmovable portion 752. The firstmovable portion 752 may be afirst diaphragm 754. Thefirst diaphragm 754 may include atarget 755 and a flexible orsemi-flexible portion 757. The firstmovable portion 752 moves under the influence of reduced pressure and may move into theassessment chamber 746 from a neutral position to a displaced position. - A
first pressure detector 758 may be located proximate to the firstmovable portion 752 and is fluidly isolated from the inside of theassessment chamber 746. Thefirst pressure detector 758 may be contained within anisolation chamber 760. In this illustrative, non-limiting embodiment, theisolation chamber 760 includes awindow 761. Thewindow 761 allows at least infrared signals to travel through. Thefirst pressure detector 758 includes theinfrared sensor 798 that is operable to propagate an infrared wave through thewindow 761 to impact the firstmovable portion 752 and to determine the relative location of the firstmovable portion 752. The firstmovable portion 752 reflects the infrared wave. The firstmovable portion 752 moves into theassessment chamber 746 under the influence of reduced pressure as shown inFIG. 8B . Theinfrared sensor 798 detects the displacement and is able to provide a signal or indicate, such as onindicator 762, the amount of displacement or the corresponding pressure. - Although the present invention and some of its advantages have been disclosed in the context of certain illustrative, non-limiting embodiments, it should be understood that various changes, substitutions, permutations, and alterations can be made without departing from the scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims. As one illustrative, non-limiting example, it should be noted that any of the portions of the reduced-pressure assessment subsystems presented in
FIGS. 4A to 8B , may also be used with a second movable portion, such as secondmovable portion 282 inFIG. 3 . - It will be understood that the benefits and advantages described above may relate to one embodiment or may relate to several embodiments. It will further be understood that reference to “an” item refers to one or more of those items.
- The steps of the methods described herein may be carried out in any suitable order, or simultaneously where appropriate.
- Where appropriate, aspects of any of the embodiments described above may be combined with aspects of any of the other embodiments described to form further examples having comparable or different properties and addressing the same or different problems.
- It will be understood that the above description of preferred embodiments is given by way of example only and that various modifications may be made by those skilled in the art. The above specification, examples and data provide a complete description of the structure and use of exemplary embodiments of the invention. Although various embodiments of the invention have been described above with a certain degree of particularity, or with reference to one or more individual embodiments, those skilled in the art could make numerous alterations to the disclosed embodiments without departing from the scope of the claims.
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1. A system for treating a tissue site on a patient with reduced pressure, the system comprising:
a treatment manifold for deploying proximate to the tissue site;
a sealing member for forming a fluid seal over the treatment manifold and a portion of the patient's epidermis;
a reduced-pressure source for providing reduced pressure;
a reduced-pressure delivery conduit for fluidly coupling to the treatment manifold and to the reduced-pressure source, the reduced-pressure delivery conduit for delivering treatment-reduced-pressure to the treatment manifold;
a reduced-pressure assessment conduit for fluidly coupling to the tissue site;
an assessment chamber for fluidly coupling to the reduced-pressure assessment conduit for receiving an assessment-reduced-pressure from the tissue site, wherein the assessment chamber comprises a sealed enclosure having a first moveable portion on a wall and wherein the first moveable portion is operable to move under the influence of reduced pressure; and
a first pressure detector proximate to the first moveable portion of the assessment chamber and fluidly isolated from the assessment chamber, the first pressure detector operable to sense displacement of the first moveable portion.
2. The system of claim 1 , further comprising an indicator and wherein the first pressure detector is operable to indicate on the indicator a change in relative reduced pressure based on sensing displacement of the first moveable portion.
3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the first moveable portion comprises a first diaphragm member with ferrite and the first pressure detector comprises an electromagnet coil for sensing changes in flux density.
4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the first moveable portion comprises a first diaphragm member with a permanent magnet coupled to the first diaphragm and the first pressure detector comprises an a Hall Effect sensor for sensing changes in location of the first diaphragm.
5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the first moveable portion comprises a first diaphragm member with a ferrite coupled to the first diaphragm and the first pressure detector comprises a capacitive sensor for sensing changes in location of the first diaphragm.
6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the first moveable portion comprises a first diaphragm member and the first pressure detector comprises an ultrasonic sensor for sensing changes in location of the first diaphragm.
7. The system of claim 1 , wherein the first moveable portion comprises a first diaphragm member having a reflector, wherein the first detector further comprises a window on an exterior wall proximate the first diaphragm, and the first pressure detector comprises an infrared sensor for sensing changes in location of the first diaphragm.
8. The system of claim 1 , further comprising:
a fluid reservoir for receiving fluids from the tissue site;
wherein the fluid reservoir is fluidly coupled to the reduced-pressure source and the reduced-pressure delivery conduit;
wherein the fluid reservoir has a second moveable portion on a wall; and
a second detector proximate to the second moveable portion of the fluid reservoir and fluidly isolated from the fluid reservoir, the second pressure detector operable to sense displacement of the second moveable portion.
9. A method for treating a tissue site on a patient with reduced pressure, the method comprising:
disposing a treatment manifold proximate to the tissue site;
disposing a sealing member over the treatment manifold and a portion of the patient's epidermis to form a fluid seal;
providing a reduced-pressure source;
fluidly coupling a reduced-pressure delivery conduit to the treatment manifold and to the reduced-pressure source;
providing an assessment chamber;
fluidly coupling a reduced-pressure assessment conduit to the assessment chamber and to the tissue site for delivering an assessment-reduced-pressure to the assessment chamber;
wherein the assessment chamber has a first moveable portion on a wall;
disposing a first pressure detector proximate the first moveable portion of the assessment chamber, wherein the first pressure detector is fluidly isolated from the assessment chamber; and
using the first pressure detector to sense displacement of the first moveable portion.
10. The method of claim 9 , wherein the step of using the first pressure detector to sense movement further comprises indicating change in relative reduced pressure based on sensing displacement of the first moveable portion.
11. The method of claim 9 , wherein the first moveable portion comprises a first diaphragm member with ferrite and the first pressure detector comprises an electromagnet coil for sensing changes in flux density.
12. The method of claim 9 , wherein the first moveable portion comprises a first diaphragm member with a permanent magnet coupled to the first diaphragm and the first pressure detector comprises an a Hall Effect sensor for sensing changes in location of the first diaphragm.
13. The method of claim 9 , wherein the first moveable portion comprises a first diaphragm member with a ferrite coupled to the first diaphragm and the first pressure detector comprises a capacitive sensor for sensing changes in location of the first diaphragm.
14. The method of claim 9 , wherein the first moveable portion comprises a first diaphragm member and the first pressure detector comprises an ultrasonic sensor for sensing changes in location of the first diaphragm.
15. The method of claim 9 , wherein the first moveable portion comprises a first diaphragm member having a reflector, wherein the first detector further comprises a window on an exterior wall proximate the first diaphragm, and the first pressure detector comprises an infrared sensor for sensing changes in location of the first diaphragm.
16. The method of claim 9 , further comprising:
providing a fluid reservoir for receiving fluids from the tissue site, wherein the fluid reservoir is fluidly coupled to the reduced-pressure source and the reduced-pressure delivery conduit and wherein the fluid reservoir has a second moveable portion on a wall;
disposing a second detector proximate to the second moveable portion of the fluid reservoir, wherein the second detector is fluidly isolated from the fluid reservoir; and
using the second pressure detector to sense displacement of the second moveable portion.
17. A method for manufacturing a system for measuring reduced pressure at a tissue site, the method comprising:
forming an assessment chamber having a sealed enclosure with a first moveable portion;
forming a reduced-pressure assessment conduit having a distal end and a proximal end, the reduced-pressure assessment conduit for fluidly coupling at the distal end to the tissue site and at the proximal end to the assessment chamber; and
forming a first pressure detector disposed proximate the first moveable portion of the assessment chamber and fluidly isolated from the assessment chamber, the first pressure detector operable to sense displacement of the first moveable portion.
18. The method of claim 17 , further comprising an indicator coupled to the first pressure detector and wherein the first pressure detector is operable to indicate change in relative reduced pressure based on sensing displacement of the first moveable portion.
19. The method of claim 17 , wherein the first moveable portion comprises a first diaphragm member with ferrite and the first pressure detector comprises an electromagnet coil for sensing changes in flux density.
20. The method of claim 17 , wherein the first moveable portion comprises a first diaphragm member with a permanent magnet coupled to the first diaphragm and the first pressure detector comprises an a Hall Effect sensor for sensing changes in location of the first diaphragm.
21. The method of claim 17 , wherein the first moveable portion comprises a first diaphragm member with a ferrite coupled to the diaphragm and the first pressure detector comprises a capacitive sensor for sensing changes in location of the first diaphragm.
22. The method of claim 17 , wherein the first moveable portion comprises a first diaphragm member and the first pressure detector comprises an ultrasonic sensor for sensing changes in location of the first diaphragm.
23. The method of claim 17 , wherein the first moveable portion comprises a first diaphragm member having a reflector, wherein the first detector further comprises a window on an exterior wall proximate the first diaphragm, and the first pressure detector comprises an infrared sensor for sensing changes in location of the first diaphragm.
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