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Patent application number | Title | Published |
20150248534 | System And Method Of Generating A User Interface Display Of Patient Parameter Data - A method and apparatus that displays at least one user interface display image including patient parameter data is provided. An acquisition processor selectively acquires, from a storage repository, at least one type of patient medical parameter data associated with at least one patient acquired over a period of time. A display processor generates a display including at least one display image representing at least a portion of the acquired patient medical parameter data and a navigation bar associated with the at least one display image including a user selectable window identifying a range of acquired patient medical parameter data to be displayed within the display image. A controller is electrically coupled to the acquisition processor and the display processor. The controller controls navigating through the patient medical parameter data and adjustment of the user selectable window, and causes the display processor to modify the generated at least one display image. | 09-03-2015 |
20150241505 | System And Method For Measuring Contact Impedance Of An Electrode - An apparatus and method that determines a quality of a connection of an electrode to a patient is provided. The apparatus includes at least three electrodes selectively connected to a patient for sensing an electro-physiological signal representing a patient parameter. A current source is connected to each of the at least three electrodes, the current source able to apply both a positive current and a negative current. A control processor is connected to the current source and the at least three electrodes. The control processor identifies a number of unique electrode pairs of the at least three electrodes and controls the current source to simultaneously apply a positive current to one electrode and a negative current to an other electrode of each identified electrode pair to determine a connection quality for at least one of the at least three electrodes. | 08-27-2015 |
20150190068 | System and Method for Detecting a Characteristic in an ECG Waveform - An apparatus and method is provided that identifies the presence or absence of a P-wave within a set of ECG data. A computation processor identifies the R-wave and then analyses a section of the waveform within a predetermined time window preceding the detected R-wave peak. The waveform within the window is analysed to identify a candidate P-wave, and in response to identifying the candidate P-wave a first and second feature associated therewith is measured. A composite feature value is calculated from the first and second measures, and compared to a classification threshold value. In an exemplary embodiment, the first feature represents a height between a highest peak of the candidate P-wave and a trough of the Q-wave, and the second feature represents a time between the peak of the candidate P-wave and a peak of the R-wave. | 07-09-2015 |
20150148696 | Electrocardiogram Pace Pulse Detection and Analysis - Data is received characterizing an electrocardiogram (ECG) measured from a patient having a pacemaker. The pacemaker can intermittently provide a pace to a heart of the patient. By comparing at least a portion of the received data to a template a pace pulse can be detected from at least a portion of the received data. The template comprises one or more pace pulses measured from the patient. The template is modified, at least in part, by the detected pace pulse to update the template. Data characterizing the detected pace pulse is provided. Related apparatus, systems, techniques and articles are also described. | 05-28-2015 |
20150083126 | Breathing Circuit Humidification System - A breathing circuit humidification system ( | 03-26-2015 |
20150032012 | Non-invasive Blood Pressure Measurement System and Methods of Use - Disclosed is a system that includes a signal acquisition circuit to acquire a cuff pressure signal using an inflatable cuff, and to generate an oscillometric signal from the cuff pressure signal. The system also includes a user interface to enter one or more patient-specific detection threshold values, a memory to store the cuff pressure signal, the oscillometric signal, and the one or more patient-specific detection threshold values. The system also includes a microprocessor operatively coupled to the signal acquisition circuit, the user interface, and the memory. The microprocessor includes at least one algorithm to use the cuff pressure signal, the oscillometric signal, and the entered one or more patient-specific detection threshold values to calculate patient-specific readings of at least one of mean arterial pressure, systolic blood pressure and diastolic blood pressure. Related apparatus, systems, methods and/or articles are described. | 01-29-2015 |
20140379369 | Patient Identification and Monitoring System - In one aspect, disclosed is a system including a first data acquisition device configured to be coupled to the patient to acquire clinical data and a patient-assigned monitor coupled to the first data acquisition device that includes a first wireless communication module and a monitor identification code. The system also includes an ambulatory patient device having an identification code reader configured to capture the monitor identification code, a second data acquisition device configured to acquire clinical data from the patient and a second wireless communication module. Capture of the monitor identification code by the identification code reader automatically initiates wireless pairing between the patient-assigned monitor and the ambulatory patient device. Related apparatus, systems, methods and/or articles are described. | 12-25-2014 |
20140371520 | WARMING THERAPY PATIENT CARE UNITS WITH AUTOMATED COOLING MODES - Described herein is a system including a patient support unit having a patient environment, a heating module, a sensor module, and a control system. The control system is configured to selectively operate the system in a pre-programmed cooling mode configured to disable the heating module while monitoring patient-specific data of the patient using the sensor module. Related apparatus, systems, methods and/or articles are described. | 12-18-2014 |
20140351738 | Patient Monitoring System User Interface - A graphical user interface is rendered in a display of a patient monitoring system having a touchscreen interface that also includes or is coupled to at least one sensor monitoring one or more physiological parameters of a patient. The graphical user interface displays at least one waveform derived from the at least one sensor with each waveform having a temporal dimension extending along an x-axis and a value dimension extending along a y-axis and with the values of the waveform varying over time. Thereafter, user-generated input is received via the touchscreen interface of the display selecting a waveform and comprising at least one gesture. In response, the display of the selected waveform is adjusted concurrently or substantially concurrently with the user-generated input to adjust a view of the selected waveform based on the user-generated input while maintaining a view of any non-selected waveforms. Related apparatus, systems, techniques and articles are also described. | 11-27-2014 |
20140341043 | Context Aware Wireless Data Access Point Changeover - A first wireless connection is initiated between a station and a first access point ( | 11-20-2014 |
20140336948 | System and Method for Improving Signal to Noise Ratio for High Frequency Signal Component - An apparatus and method for improving signal to noise ratio of a physiological signal is provided. At least one sensor senses the analog data signal, the analog data signal having a first component including ECG data and a second component including ancillary data. A converter is coupled to the at least one sensor that automatically converts the analog data signal into a digital data signal and decimates the digital data signal from a first sample rate to a second sample rate. A gain compensation circuit is coupled to the converter that automatically measures a magnitude of at least one of the first component and second component of the digital data signal and compares the measured magnitude to a reference value to determine if a gain applied to the analog data signal should be modified and automatically compensates the digital data signal in response to the determination that the analog gain value should be modified, wherein the compensated digital data signal corrects defects associated with a settling period of the converter resulting from modifying the gain applied to the analog data signal. | 11-13-2014 |
20140310582 | Apparatus and Method for Building an Electronic Form - A system and method for creating an electronic form used to chronicle a healthcare interaction between a patient and healthcare provider is provided. A repository stores form control data objects, each of the form control data objects enabling user data entry of information associated with a respective aspect of the healthcare interaction. A form processor acquires form control data objects associated with a particular healthcare interaction from the repository and generates form creation data including the acquired form control data objects and a formatting grid, the formatting grid receives at least one of the acquired form control data objects. A user interface generator generates a form creation user interface using the form creation data received from the form processor that enables a user to selectively position the at least one of the acquired form control data objects within the formatting grid in a desired position. | 10-16-2014 |
20140305435 | WARMING THERAPY PATIENT CARE UNITS WITH AUTOMATED WEANING MODES - Disclosed herein is a system including a patient support unit having an enclosed patient environment, a heating module, a skin temperature sensor module, an environmental sensor module and a control system. The control system is configured to selectively operate the system in a pre-programmed weaning mode configured to gradually wean the patient from the warmed patient environment according to a series of stepped air temperature decreases performed over a series of stepped time durations to achieve a goal air temperature while maintaining a goal skin temperature within a weaning abort deviation. Related apparatus, systems, methods and/or articles are described. | 10-16-2014 |
20140303694 | WARMING THERAPY PATIENT CARE UNITS WITH AUTOMATED WARM-UP MODES - Described herein is a system including a patient support unit having a patient environment, a heating module, a sensor module, and a control system. The control system is configured to selectively operate the system in a pre-programmed warm-up mode configured to gradually warm the patient in the patient environment according to a series of stepped skin temperature increases performed over a series of stepped time durations to achieve a goal skin temperature. Related apparatus, system, methods and/or articles are described. | 10-09-2014 |
20140296947 | WARMING MATTRESS THERAPY DEVICE INCLUDING MATTRESS TEMPERATURE CORRECTION - A warming therapy device including a system for controlling the temperature within an enclosure is provided. The method comprises measuring the temperature of air at a predetermined location inside the enclosure. The method further comprises measuring the humidity inside the enclosure. In addition, the method comprises determining a correction factor to apply to the measured temperature based on the measured humidity. Also, the method includes applying a correction factor to the measured temperature to determine an corrected temperature. The method further includes adjusting the temperature of the air inside the enclosure based on the correction factor. | 10-02-2014 |
20140286361 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF CABLE MANAGEMENT - A device for consolidating cables is provided, along with a method of consolidating Other embodiments are also described herein. | 09-25-2014 |
20140222350 | ELECTROCARDIOGRAM BASELINE REMOVAL - A system includes a low pass-filter and a Savitzky-Golay filter. The low-pass filter receives and processes a first electrocardiogram signal. The filter removes at least the high frequency components of the first electrocardiogram signal. The Savitzky-Golay filter estimates a baseline variation of the first electrocardiogram signal from the filtered first electrocardiogram signal. Related apparatus, systems, techniques and articles are also described. | 08-07-2014 |
20140180144 | OSCILLOMETRIC NON-INVASIVE BLOOD PRESSURE MEASUREMENTS IN PATIENTS EXPERIENCING ABNORMAL HEARTBEATS - Disclosed is a method for implementation by one or more data processors including acquiring noninvasive blood pressure data using an inflatable cuff applied around a portion of a patient by inflating the cuff to a pressure above the patient's systolic blood pressure, and detecting a first oscillation pulse within the cuff during a deflation step. The method also includes acquiring electrocardiogram (ECG) data from the patient by detecting an ECG waveform corresponding to a first heartbeat using an ECG lead coupled to the patient, classifying the ECG waveform as normal or not normal, aligning, the first oscillation pulse to the ECG waveform corresponding to the first heartbeat if the ECG waveform is classified normal or rejecting the first oscillation pulse if the ECG waveform is classified not normal, and calculating the blood pressure using the aligned first oscillation pulse. Related apparatus, systems, methods and/or articles are described. | 06-26-2014 |
20140051913 | Transport Incubator System Frame Chart Mount - A transport incubator system includes an incubator, a system frame, and, optionally, supporting components. Supporting components can include a dampening system, slide-out internal compressed gas cylinder storage trays, a monitor mount, handles, strapping points, a chart and hand-held device holder, an electrical control box, a pneumatic control box, an accessory deck, an LED examination light, and a DC distribution component. Methods of using such a transport incubator system are also described. | 02-20-2014 |
20140051911 | Transport Incubator System Frame with Adjustable Handles - A transport incubator system includes an incubator, a system frame, and, optionally, supporting components. Supporting components can include a dampening system, slide-out internal compressed gas cylinder storage trays, a monitor mount, handles, strapping points, a chart and hand-held device holder, an electrical control box, a pneumatic control box, an accessory deck, an LED examination light, and a DC distribution component. Methods of using such a transport incubator system are also described. | 02-20-2014 |
20140051910 | Transport Incubator System Frame with Tank Trays - A transport incubator system includes an incubator, a system frame, and, optionally, supporting components. Supporting components can include a dampening system, slide-out internal compressed gas cylinder storage trays, a monitor mount, handles, strapping points, a chart and hand-held device holder, an electrical control box, a pneumatic control box, an accessory deck, an LED examination light, and a DC distribution component. Methods of using such a transport incubator system are also described. | 02-20-2014 |
20140039338 | ECG Data Display Method for Rapid Detection of Myocardial Ischemia - Measured values of ST segment deviations obtained from a multi-lead ECG are transformed and displayed on a polar ST Circle Display, with zero ST deviation values located on a circle having a diameter that is greater than a maximum absolute ST segment deviation value obtained for any measured or derived lead. An ischemic condition and a location of the ischemia can thereby be easily determined. | 02-06-2014 |
20130303834 | HUMIDITY CONTROL SYSTEM FOR WARMING THERAPY DEVICE INCLUDING DUCT COVER WITH AIR FLOW TRENCH - An apparatus and method for performing warming therapy is described. In one exemplary embodiment, the apparatus includes a base for supporting a medical patient and a duct cover removably coupled to the base. The duct cover may include first and second portions which cooperate with one another to form an air flow trench between a humidifier module and a fan unit. The duct cover operates to direct humidified air from the humidifier module directly to the fan unit, so that excess moisture around the apparatus is minimized. | 11-14-2013 |
20130217981 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING A WARMING THERAPY DEVICE - An apparatus and method for controlling a warming therapy device (e.g., incubator, warmer, etc.) is described. In one exemplary embodiment, the apparatus includes a Graphical User Interface (GUI) coupled to the warming therapy device for monitoring patient medical information, and for controlling various aspects of the warming therapy device accordingly. | 08-22-2013 |
20130198673 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING A WARMING THERAPY DEVICE - An apparatus and method for controlling a warming therapy device (e.g., incubator, warmer, etc.) is described. In one exemplary embodiment, the apparatus includes a Graphical User Interface (GUI) coupled to the warming therapy device for monitoring patient medical information, and for controlling various aspects of the warming therapy device accordingly. | 08-01-2013 |
20120083706 | ECG DATA DISPLAY METHOD FOR RAPID DETECTION OF MYOCARDIAL ISCHEMIA - Measured values of ST segment deviations obtained from a multi-lead ECG are transformed and displayed on a polar ST Circle Display, with zero ST deviation values located on a circle having a diameter that is greater than a maximum absolute ST segment deviation value obtained for any measured or derived lead. An ischemic condition and a location of the ischemia can thereby be easily determined. | 04-05-2012 |
20120022620 | WARMING THERAPY DEVICE INCLUDING HEATED MATTRESS ASSEMBLY - An apparatus and method for performing warming therapy is described. In one exemplary embodiment, the apparatus includes a patient support assembly and at least one heating element coupled to the patient support assembly, formed of a plurality of heating cells. In another exemplary embodiment, the heating element is formed of a plurality of separate heating segments which may be Individually controlled. In yet another exemplary embodiment, the heating element is coupled to at least one oxygen sensor and a control system for controlling the power applied to the heating element based on the oxygen level measured by the oxygen sensor. The heating element may be made of materials which are X-ray transparent, so that a patient disposed on a heated mattress will not need to be moved from the mattress to have effective X-ray diagnostics performed. | 01-26-2012 |
20110319702 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING TREATMENT IN A WARMING DEVICE - An apparatus and method for performing warming therapy is described. In one exemplary embodiment, the apparatus includes a patient support platform, a patient chamber, a heating source, and a rigid connection member for connecting hoses to the patient chamber. The rigid connection member provide an interface between hoses disposed inside the patient chamber, and hoses disposed outside. The connection member preferably includes one or more interconnection nozzles, removably attached thereto, for connecting the internal hoses to the external hoses. Each of the interconnection nozzles preferably includes an interior connection surface exposed to an interior of the patient chamber, and an external connection surface exposed to an external of the patient chamber. | 12-29-2011 |
20110172487 | WARMING THERAPY DEVICE INCLUDING MODULAR HUMIDIFICATION SYSTEM - An apparatus and method for performing warming therapy is described. In one exemplary embodiment, the apparatus includes a base ( | 07-14-2011 |
20110166411 | WARMING THERAPY DEVICE INCLUDING RESUSCITATION CONTROL SYSTEM - An apparatus and method for performing warming therapy is described. In one exemplary embodiment, the apparatus includes a patient support assembly ( | 07-07-2011 |
20110160521 | WARMING THERAPY DEVICE INCLUDING DUAL CHANNEL AIR CIRCULATION SYSTEM - An apparatus and method for performing warming therapy is described. In one exemplary embodiment, the apparatus includes a patient support assembly and an air circulation system coupled to the patient support assembly, which includes first and second air flow channels which are separate from one another. The first and second air flow channels may be separately activated, depending upon the air flow required. Additionally, the elements of the air circulation system are easily disassembled, so as to allow easy cleaning of the system which, in turn, maintains a sterile patient environment. | 06-30-2011 |
20110160520 | WARMING THERAPY DEVICE INCLUDING PUMP ASSEMBLY WITH INTEGRATED HEATING ELEMENT - An apparatus and method for performing warming therapy is described. In one exemplary embodiment, the apparatus includes a patient support assembly and a pump assembly coupled to the patient support assembly, for providing heated air to a patient. The pump assembly may include one or more heating elements coupled to the sidewalk thereof for providing heating of air flowing through the pump assembly. | 06-30-2011 |
20110046433 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING TEMPERATURE IN A WARMING THERAPY DEVICE - An apparatus and method for performing warming therapy is described, In one exemplary embodiment, the apparatus includes a patient support assembly and a hood adapted to cover a portion of the patient support assembly, where the hood is comprised of at least one side wall which includes at least one thermoelectric element. The thermoelectric element may be controlled by a current source to effect heating and cooling of a patient disposed on the patient support assembly. | 02-24-2011 |
20100280339 | AUTOMATIC WIRELESS PAN/LAN SWITCHING - A communication system is used by a portable patient monitoring device for connecting to other devices, including a docking station, via one or more networks. The communications system includes an adaptive communication interface which, when the patient monitoring device is docked, establishes communication with a first network, and receives from a first docking station a first unique identifier that identifies the first docking station, allowing the patient monitoring device to communicate patient parameters to the first destination. While the portable patient monitoring device is undocked, the adaptive communication interface is inhibited from establishing communication with a network providing an identifier to the portable patient monitor that does not match the first unique identifier. Upon docking to a second docking station, the patient monitoring device establishes communication with a second network using a new unique identifier received from the second docking station via a second exclusive communication link. | 11-04-2010 |
20100261948 | MODULAR WARMING THERAPY DEVICE - Provided is a modular infant care system having a warming therapy device and a peripheral device. The warming therapy device includes a plurality of wheels and a patient support surface having an adjustable height. The peripheral device has at least one wheel and is adapted for releasably engaging the warming therapy device proximate the patient support surface. When the warming therapy device and the peripheral device are engaged to each other, the infant care system is movable as a combined unit. Also provided is a method for transporting a patient using the apparatus. | 10-14-2010 |
20100249493 | WARMING THERAPY DEVICE INCLUDING RETRACTABLE HOOD MEMBER - An apparatus and method for providing patient access in a warming therapy device (e.g., incubator, warmer, etc.) is described. In one exemplary embodiment, the apparatus comprises a hood with a retractable top member, which permits access to a patient disposed within the warming therapy device without lowering or removal of one or more sidewalls of the hood. | 09-30-2010 |
20100249492 | WARMING THERAPY DEVICE INCLUDING ROTATABLE MATTRESS TRAY - An apparatus and method for providing patient access in a warming therapy device (e.g., incubator, warmer, etc.) is described. In one exemplary embodiment, the apparatus includes a mattress tray assembly having at least two axes of rotation, and in another exemplary embodiment, the apparatus includes a mattress tray assembly having at least four axes of rotation. | 09-30-2010 |
20100222638 | WARMING THERAPY DEVICE INCLUDING HOOD WITH FACETED SHAPE - An apparatus and method for providing patient access in a warming therapy device (e.g. j incubator, warmer, etc.) is described. In one exemplary embodiment, the apparatus includes a patient support assembly and a hood with one or more facets which permit easy viewing of an infant patient disposed on the patient support assembly. | 09-02-2010 |
20100050085 | SYSTEM FOR PROCESSING, DERIVING AND DISPLAYING RELATIONSHIPS AMONG PATIENT MEDICAL PARAMETERS - A system and method for obtaining and deriving medical data related to patient inspiratory and cxpiratory flows and for displaying the data. A data acquisition processor acquires patient medical data related to inspiratory and expiratory volume from a ventilator. A data processor maps the data related to inspiratory and expiratory flow onto a flow data object. A display displays the flow data object comprising inspiratory objects for displaying information representative of the inspiratory flow and expiratory objects for displaying information representative of the expiratory flow. | 02-25-2010 |
20090326389 | Medical Therapy Device - A system and a method for synchronizing operation between a patient monitoring device and a patient treatment device are disclosed. The patient monitoring device and the patient treatment device are operatively connected via a network, for example, a patient area network (PAN) or a local area network (LAN). A controller with a display is configured to accept user input via a graphic user interface (GUI) and display a patient's physiological data and operating parameters of both the patient monitoring device and the patient treatment device. The operation is synchronized by starting to operate the patient monitoring device at a predetermined operating state of the patient treatment device, and delaying changes in the operating state of the patient treatment device, until the operation of the monitoring device is concluded or the operating state of the patient treatment device indicates an abort condition. | 12-31-2009 |
20090177257 | Method and apparatus for performing warming therapy utilizing matrix heating - An apparatus and method for performing warming therapy is described. In one exemplary embodiment, the apparatus includes a warming platform, a heating source, a controller, and a plurality sensors. The heating source comprises a plurality of heating elements forming a matrix, wherein each heating element is operable to heat a corresponding region of the warming platform. The controller is operatively coupled to the heating source for controlling the temperature in each region of the warming platform. The plurality of sensors are operatively coupled to the controller for sensing a physiological parameter of a patient (e.g., body temperature) residing on the warming platform, and providing one or more control signals to the controller for selectively controlling the heating elements. | 07-09-2009 |
20090149927 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING A WARMING THERAPY DEVICE - An apparatus and method for controlling a warming therapy device (e.g., incubator, warmer, etc.) is described. In one exemplary embodiment, the apparatus includes a Graphical User Interlace (GUI) coupled to the warming therapy device for monitoring patient medical information, and for controlling various aspects of the warming therapy device accordingly. | 06-11-2009 |
20090149696 | Method and apparatus for providing treatment in a warming device - An apparatus and method for performing warming therapy is described. In one exemplary embodiment, the apparatus includes a patient support platform, a patient chamber, a heating source, and a rigid connection member for connecting hoses to the patient chamber. The rigid connection member provide an interface between hoses disposed inside the patient chamber, and hoses disposed outside. The connection member preferably includes one or more interconnection nozzles, removably attached thereto, for connecting the internal hoses to the external hoses. Each of the interconnection nozzles preferably includes an interior connection surface exposed to an interior of the patient chamber, and an external connection surface exposed to an external of the patient chamber. | 06-11-2009 |
20090001238 | TILT AND SWIVEL MOUNTING FOR MONITORS AND OTHER DEVICES - A tilt and swivel mounting device may include a base member, a first disc in contact with the base member, and a second disc in contact with the first disc. The first disc may be restricted to moving substantially in a first direction relative to the base member. The second disc may be restricted to moving substantially in a second direction, wherein the second direction is substantially perpendicular to the first direction relative to the first disc. A cover may be attached to the base member for housing the first and second discs in an assembly compressible in response to a user rotatable control. A support base may be attached to an axial shaft, and the axial shaft may be axially coupled to the assembly. | 01-01-2009 |