Abstract: A system including a sensor and a device coupled to the sensor. The sensor is configured to detect in Animalia tissue (i) a first electromagnetic radiation extinction dominated by absorption of a first wavelength and (ii) a second electromagnetic radiation extinction dominated by scattering of a second wavelength. The device is configured to aid in diagnosing at least one of infiltration and extravasation in the Animalia tissue based on the first and second electromagnetic radiation extinctions detected by the sensor.

Abstract: A system including a sensor and a device coupled to the sensor. The sensor is configured to detect in Animalia tissue (i) a first electromagnetic radiation extinction dominated by absorption of a first wavelength and (ii) a second electromagnetic radiation extinction dominated by scattering of a second wavelength. The device is configured to aid in diagnosing at least one of infiltration and extravasation in the Animalia tissue based on the first and second electromagnetic radiation extinctions detected by the sensor.

Abstract: A sensor overlies a body to aid in detecting unintended fluid accumulation. The sensor includes an absorbent that minimizes noise in detected electromagnetic radiation to make it easier to analyze a signal that is indicative of fluid accumulation in the body.

Abstract: An aid to diagnosing at least one of infiltration and extravasation in Animalia tissue includes an optics bench and a controller. The optics bench includes a light emitting diode and a photodiode. The light emitting diode is configured to emit a first light signal, and the photodiode is configured to detect a second light signal. The second light signal includes a portion of the first light signal that is at least one of reflected, scattered and redirected from the Animalia tissue. The controller includes a processor, volatile memory and non-volatile memory. The non-volatile memory stores a sequence of values that correspond to the second light signal detected by the photodiode. The processor and volatile memory analyze the sequence of values according to an algorithm.

Abstract: An aid to diagnosing at least one of infiltration and extravasation in Animalia tissue includes an optics bench and a controller. The optics bench includes a light emitting diode and a photodiode. The light emitting diode is configured to emit a first light signal, and the photodiode is configured to detect a second light signal. The second light signal includes a portion of the first light signal that is at least one of reflected, scattered and redirected from the Animalia tissue. The controller includes a processor, volatile memory and non-volatile memory. The non-volatile memory stores a sequence of values that correspond to the second light signal detected by the photodiode. The processor and volatile memory analyze the sequence of values according to an algorithm.

Abstract: A system including a sensor and a device coupled to the sensor. The sensor is configured to detect in Animalia tissue (i) a first electromagnetic radiation extinction dominated by absorption of a first wavelength and (ii) a second electromagnetic radiation extinction dominated by scattering of a second wavelength. The device is configured to aid in diagnosing at least one of infiltration and extravasation in the Animalia tissue based on the first and second electromagnetic radiation extinctions detected by the sensor.

Abstract: A system including a sensor and a device coupled to the sensor. The sensor is configured to detect in Animalia tissue (i) a first electromagnetic radiation extinction dominated by absorption of a first wavelength and (ii) a second electromagnetic radiation extinction dominated by scattering of a second wavelength. The device is configured to aid in diagnosing at least one of infiltration and extravasation in the Animalia tissue based on the first and second electromagnetic radiation extinctions detected by the sensor.

Abstract: A system including a sensor and a device coupled to the sensor. The sensor is configured to detect in Animalia tissue (i) a first electromagnetic radiation extinction dominated by absorption of a first wavelength and (ii) a second electromagnetic radiation extinction dominated by scattering of a second wavelength. The device is configured to aid in diagnosing at least one of infiltration and extravasation in the Animalia tissue based on the first and second electromagnetic radiation extinctions detected by the sensor.

Abstract: A system to locate veins for diagnosing at least one of infiltration and extravasation in Animalia tissue includes a sensor and a device coupled to the sensor. The sensor is configured to transmit first and second light signals. The first light signal is configured to enter the Animalia tissue, and the second light signal includes a portion of the first light signal that is at least one of reflected, scattered and redirected from the Animalia tissue. The device is configured to indicate, based on evaluating the second light signal, a minimal presence of the veins in the Animalia tissue overlaid by the infrared sensor.

Abstract: A method to aid in diagnosing at least one of infiltration and extravasation in Animalia tissue includes moving a light sensor over an epidermis of the Animalia tissue and evaluating a light signal while moving the light sensor. The light sensor includes first and second waveguides. The first waveguide is configured to transmit a first light signal that enters the Animalia tissue through the epidermis. The second waveguide is configured to transmit a second light signal. The second light signal includes a portion of the first light signal that is at least one of reflected, scattered and redirected from the Animalia tissue through the epidermis. The second light signal is evaluated while moving the light sensor to identify a location on the epidermis that has a minimal presence of underlying veins in the Animalia tissue.

Abstract: An epidermal dressing includes a barrier film and a fitting that cooperates with a sensor emitting and detecting near infrared signals for monitoring an intravascular infusion. The barrier film overlies an epidermal insertion site for a cannula administering the intravascular infusion. The fitting includes a first arrangement that retains the sensor and a second arrangement that releases the sensor from the first arrangement.

Abstract: A system including a sensor and a device coupled to the sensor. The sensor is configured to detect in Animalia tissue (i) a first electromagnetic radiation extinction dominated by absorption of a first wavelength and (ii) a second electromagnetic radiation extinction dominated by scattering of a second wavelength. The device is configured to aid in diagnosing at least one of infiltration and extravasation in the Animalia tissue based on the first and second electromagnetic radiation extinctions detected by the sensor.

Abstract: An epidermal dressing includes a barrier film and a fitting that cooperates with a sensor emitting and detecting near infrared signals for monitoring an intravascular infusion. The barrier film overlies an epidermal insertion site for a cannula administering the intravascular infusion. The fitting includes a first arrangement that retains the sensor and a second arrangement that releases the sensor from the first arrangement.

Abstract: A system including a sensor and a device coupled to the sensor. The sensor is configured to detect in Animalia tissue (i) a first electromagnetic radiation extinction dominated by absorption of a first wavelength and (ii) a second electromagnetic radiation extinction dominated by scattering of a second wavelength. The device is configured to aid in diagnosing at least one of infiltration and extravasation in the Animalia tissue based on the first and second electromagnetic radiation extinctions detected by the sensor.

Abstract: An epidermal dressing includes a fitting that cooperates with a sensor emitting and detecting near infrared signals for monitoring an intravascular infusion. The fitting includes a first arrangement that retains the sensor and a second arrangement that releases the sensor from the first arrangement.

Abstract: An epidermal dressing includes a fitting that cooperates with a sensor emitting and detecting near infrared signals for monitoring an intravascular infusion. The fitting includes a first arrangement that retains the sensor and a second arrangement that releases the sensor from the first arrangement.

Abstract: A method of using an epidermal dressing including an appliance for linking an electromagnetic spectrum sensor with a cannula administering an intravascular infusate. The appliance includes a body and a fitting coupled to the body. The body is configured to space a connector of the cannula from the epidermis. The fitting includes a first arrangement that is configured to retain the electromagnetic spectrum sensor for sensing the infusate in perivascular tissue, and a second arrangement that is configured to release the electromagnetic spectrum sensor from the first arrangement.

Abstract: A system and method include a sensor overlying a target area of skin to aid in diagnosing subcutaneous fluid leakage. The sensor includes an absorbent that minimizes noise in detected electromagnetic radiation to make it easier to analyze a signal that is indicative of subcutaneous fluid leakage.

Abstract: A system and method include a sensor overlying a target area of skin to aid in diagnosing subcutaneous fluid leakage. The sensor includes an absorbent that minimizes noise in detected electromagnetic radiation to make it easier to analyze a signal that is indicative of subcutaneous fluid leakage.

Abstract: An epidermal dressing includes an appliance for linking an electromagnetic spectrum sensor with a cannula administering an intravascular infusate. The appliance includes a body and a fitting coupled to the body. The body is configured to space a connector of the cannula from the epidermis. The fitting includes a first arrangement that is configured to retain the electromagnetic spectrum sensor for sensing the infusate in perivascular tissue, and a second arrangement that is configured to release the electromagnetic spectrum sensor from the first arrangement.