The invented non-invasive vital signs monitor is in a flexible, nominally
flat planar form having integral gel electrodes, a sticky-back rear
surface, an internal flex circuit capable of sensing, recording and
playing out several minutes of the most recently acquired ECG waveform
data and a front surface that includes an outplay port. The invented
non-invasive body composition `risk` monitor includes a measurement
device for monitoring one or more variables including body fluid mass,
dehydration, respiratory rate, blood pressure, bio-impedance,
cardiography such as cardiac output, and body conformation parameters.
The risk monitor may be provided in a lightweight carrying case into
which the vital signs monitor plugs. Thus the two monitors may be
independent or they may be integrated into one portable, non-invasive
device that can convey important patient data to/from a remote patient
medical data center via wireless telemetry for oversight, treatment and
possible intervention by a physician.
