Joseph W. Richardson
Medical Practice in Lexington, KY
License number
Kentucky 24023
Issued Date
Jul 1, 1985
Expiration Date
Feb 28, 2018
Category
Emergency Medicine
Type
Emergency Medicine
Address
Address
1 St Joseph Dr, Lexington, KY 40504
Education
University of Kentucky College of Medicine, Lexington, 1984
Phone
(859) 313-1176 (Work)
Professional information
Aviation Hypoxia Monitor
US Patent:
5372134, Dec 13, 1994
Filed:
May 24, 1993
Appl. No.:
8/066790
Inventors:
Joseph W. Richardson - Lexington KY
International Classification:
A61B 500
US Classification:
128633
Abstract:
A hypoxia monitor is incorporated into the headphones worn by a pilot. The hypoxia monitor is preferably a pulse oximeter which provides a noninvasive monitoring of blood levels of the pilot. The pulse oximeter probe is mounted on the ear seal of the headphone so that it contacts the skin beneath the ear of the pilot. The probe is wired through the headphone wires and attaches to a monitor mounted in the panel of the airplane. The monitor provides a visual and audio signal if the blood level of the pilot decreases significantly. This will alert the pilot to either reduce his altitude or provide additional oxygen for the cockpit area.