Antonio Johnston Waring Jr. (born August 17, 1915 died March 21, 1964) though a doctor by profession (B.A. in English, 1938; M.D., 1942 Yale University), ...
Interventional Pain Institute 901 Gause Blvd STE 100, Slidell, LA 70458 9856611222 (phone), 9852806781 (fax)
Education:
Medical School Tulane University School of Medicine Graduated: 1984
Languages:
English
Description:
Dr. Waring II graduated from the Tulane University School of Medicine in 1984. He works in Slidell, LA and specializes in Pain Management and Anesthesiology. Dr. Waring II is affiliated with Slidell Memorial Hospital.
Rand M. Voorhies - New Orleans LA Craig M. Housworth - Oklahoma City OK Antonio J. Waring - New Orleans LA
Assignee:
Research Corporation - New York NY
International Classification:
A61B 502 A61B 1702
US Classification:
128664
Abstract:
A surgical retractor instrument which incorporates therein a blood flow monitor. A surgical retractor system is disclosed for manipulation of living tissues and/or organs during diagnostic and/or surgical procedures, providing for the monitoring of the presence or absence of blood flow in the tissue adjacent thereto. The surgical retractor incorporates a surgical retractor blade, which can be of any conventional or desired design or physical shape, depending upon the intended use thereof. The pressure end of the retractor blade is designed with fiber optics for directing light (specifically IR) having predetermined spectral characteristics related to blood onto the adjacent tissues and/or organs. The retractor blade is also designed with receiving fiber optics for receiving light which is directed at and reflected from the tissues and/or organs. A signal processor is coupled to the light receiving optics for monitoring the signal received therefrom to direct the presence or absence of blood flow through the adjacent tissues and/or organs, thereby preventing and minimizing ischemic damage therein.