A manifold assembly includes a manifold core defining an inlet tube, an outlet tube, a first projection configured to be fluidly coupled with a first bladder, and a second projection configured to be fluidly coupled with a second bladder. A connector is operably coupled to the manifold core and defines a first pathway region, a second pathway region, and release notches. A motor rotates the connector to a first position to fluidly couple the outlet tube with the first projection via the first pathway region and the inlet tube with the second projection via the second pathway region, to a second position to fluidly couple the first and projections with the release notches, and to a third position to fluidly couple the outlet tube with the second projection via the first pathway region and the inlet tube with the first projection via the second pathway region.
A61G 7/057 - Arrangements for preventing bed-sores or for supporting patients with burns, e.g. mattresses specially adapted therefor
A61G 7/015 - Beds specially adapted for nursing; Devices for lifting patients or disabled persons having adjustable mattress frame divided into different adjustable sections, e.g. for Gatch position
A patient support apparatus comprises a plurality of components including siderails and a control system. The ability of the patient support apparatus to automatically determine compliance with a therapy may be important to prevent any potential harm to patients. The control system includes a controller operable to monitor the position, angle, activity, or other attributes from each component of the patient support and communicate to the caregiver.
A61G 7/002 - Beds specially adapted for nursing; Devices for lifting patients or disabled persons having adjustable mattress frame
G16H 20/00 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance
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PERSON SUPPORT APPARATUSES INCLUDING IMAGING DEVICES FOR DETECTING HAZARDOUS OBJECTS AND METHODS FOR USING SAME
An apparatus includes a controller configured to: analyze image data within an area; determine an object is present in the area based on the image data; determine if the object is a potential hazard based on the image data; and in response to determining the object is a potential hazard, emitting a projection beam onto a surface of the area to illuminate the object.
A61G 7/00 - Beds specially adapted for nursing; Devices for lifting patients or disabled persons
G08B 21/02 - Alarms for ensuring the safety of persons
G16H 40/20 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities, e.g. managing hospital staff or surgery rooms
G16H 40/60 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices
H04W 4/30 - Services specially adapted for particular environments, situations or purposes
G08B 5/36 - Visible signalling systems, e.g. personal calling systems, remote indication of seats occupied using electromagnetic transmission using visible light sources
G05D 1/00 - Control of position, course, altitude, or attitude of land, water, air, or space vehicles, e.g. automatic pilot
A system comprising a patient support surface including a core, a ticking covering the core, a RF welding equipment, and a die are used to emboss a layer of an embossing substrate to a surface of the ticking to form a 3-dimensional structure determined by the die. The ticking has a first surface that faces away from the core and a second surface that faces towards the core, and the 3-dimensional structure is formed on the second surface.
A patient support apparatus includes a frame with a head end and a foot end. A support arm is operably coupled to the head end of the frame and a vertical support is operably coupled to the support arm. A user interface support assembly is operably coupled to the vertical support and includes a housing that is configured to retain an electronic device. The housing includes a support mechanism that is configured to selectively support the electronic device on the housing. A charging assembly is disposed within the housing and is configured to charge the electronic device secured on the housing.
A61G 12/00 - Accommodation for nursing, e.g. in hospitals, not covered by groups , e.g. trolleys for transport of medicaments or food; Prescription lists
A47C 21/00 - Attachments for beds, e.g. sheet holders, bed-cover holders; Ventilating, cooling or heating means in connection with bedsteads or mattresses
A47B 23/02 - Bed-tables; Trays; Reading-racks; Book-rests releasably mounted on the bedstead
A47B 23/06 - Bed-tables; Trays; Reading-racks; Book-rests characterised by association with auxiliary devices, e.g. line indicators, leaf turners, lampholders
G06F 1/16 - Constructional details or arrangements
H04N 5/645 - Mounting of picture tube on chassis or in housing
H04N 5/655 - Construction or mounting of chassis, e.g. for varying the elevation of the tube
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PERSON SUPPORT SYSTEMS AND METHODS INCLUDING A PRONING MODE
Medical beds and methods include a processor, an input interface configured to receive commands, and a display device configured to display an output. The medical bed further includes a memory storing program instructions, the program instructions, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to place the medical bed in a restricted mode based upon satisfying a plurality of criteria. The medical bed outputs an indication of the restricted mode on the display device. The medical bed receives first and second movement commands through the input interface, wherein the movement commands are configured to move the medical bed. The medical bed moves based upon a first movement command permitted by the restricted mode. The medical bed maintains a current state of the medical bed upon receipt of a second movement command blocked by the restricted mode, wherein the second movement command differs from the first movement command.
A61G 7/002 - Beds specially adapted for nursing; Devices for lifting patients or disabled persons having adjustable mattress frame
A61G 7/015 - Beds specially adapted for nursing; Devices for lifting patients or disabled persons having adjustable mattress frame divided into different adjustable sections, e.g. for Gatch position
A person support apparatus including a person support surface including an actuating device and a controller configured to operate the actuating device to perform a set by preview subroutine and a rotation preview subroutine, wherein, during the set by preview subroutine, the controller receives user input positioning the actuating device into a first preview position and sets the first preview position as a first evaluation position, and wherein, during the set by preview subroutine, the controller receives user input positioning the actuating device into a second preview position and sets the second preview position as a second evaluation position. In embodiments, the controller is configured to simultaneously perform a P&V subroutine during rotation of the person support surface.
A61G 7/00 - Beds specially adapted for nursing; Devices for lifting patients or disabled persons
A61G 7/008 - Beds specially adapted for nursing; Devices for lifting patients or disabled persons having adjustable mattress frame tiltable around longitudinal axis, e.g. for rolling
A61G 7/015 - Beds specially adapted for nursing; Devices for lifting patients or disabled persons having adjustable mattress frame divided into different adjustable sections, e.g. for Gatch position
A modular patient support apparatus includes linkages which provide advanced kinematics for moving portions of the patient support apparatus. The patient support apparatus includes a cantilevered lift system supporting an upper frame, the cantilevered lift system including a linkage configured to raise the upper frame in a substantially vertical direction, a telescopic cylinder engaged with the linkage, the telescopic extension and retraction of the cylinder causing the linkage to move, and a lift assist assembly, the lift assist assembly being loaded as the cantilevered lift system is lowered to impart a force on the linkage to reduce the load on the telescopic cylinder. The lift system includes an actuation system that operates manually or with power.
A61G 7/015 - Beds specially adapted for nursing; Devices for lifting patients or disabled persons having adjustable mattress frame divided into different adjustable sections, e.g. for Gatch position
A61G 7/005 - Beds specially adapted for nursing; Devices for lifting patients or disabled persons having adjustable mattress frame tiltable around transverse horizontal axis, e.g. for Trendelenburg position
A61G 7/012 - Beds specially adapted for nursing; Devices for lifting patients or disabled persons having adjustable mattress frame raising or lowering of the whole mattress frame
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THERAPEUTIC MATTRESS OVERLAY INCLUDING ROTATION AND MOISTURE MANAGEMENT
A patient support overlay is configured to be added to a mattress of a bed to provide continuous low pressure support of a patient. The overlay further includes a structure to reduce moisture at the patient's skin while the patient is supported on the overlay. The overlay is also adapted to provide lateral rotation to a person supported on the overlay. A separate control structure is positioned in a control box that can be supported on the bed. The control box includes the pneumatic and logic circuits necessary to control the operation of the overlay. The control box includes a user interface to allow a user to modify the operation of the overlay for various patient conditions.
A person support system including a person support surface. The person support surface may include a blower subassembly and a surface foundation layer. The person support surface may further include a turn assist bladder layer, a working cushion layer, and a support cushion layer positioned between a first lateral side bolster and a second lateral side bolster of the surface foundation layer, a foot bladder layer positioned proximally adjacent the surface foundation layer, and a microclimate management (MCM) layer, where the blower subassembly may be configured to supply air to the MCM layer. A top encasement portion of the person support surface may be removably coupled to a bottom encasement portion of the person support surface to enclose such included components within the person support surface.
A47C 27/10 - Fluid mattresses with two or more independently-fillable chambers
A47C 27/18 - Spring, stuffed or fluid mattresses specially adapted for chairs, beds or sofas with foamed material inlays in combination with inflatable bodies
A patient positioning apparatus (200) for use with a mattress comprises a first lateral tilt bladder (10) and a third lateral tilt bladder (14) configured to underlie a first side of the mattress, and a second lateral tilt bladder (12) and a fourth lateral tilt bladder (16) configured to underlie a second side of the mattress.The tilt bladders are inflatable to alter the position of a patient lying on the mattress, and inflation and/or deflation of the lateral tilt bladders is controllable by a controller (120).The first lateral tilt bladder is configured to tilt the patient's sternum towards the second side of the mattress when inflated, the second lateral tilt bladder is configured to tilt the patient's sternum towards the first side of the mattress when inflated, the third lateral tilt bladder is configured to tilt the patient's pelvis towards the second side of the mattress when inflated, and the fourth lateral tilt bladder is configured to tilt the patient's pelvis towards the first side of the mattress when inflated. A first check valve (28) is configured to allow fluid communication in one direction from the third lateral tilt bladder to the first lateral tilt bladder, and a second check valve (30) is configured to allow fluid communication in one direction from the fourth lateral tilt bladder to the second lateral tilt bladder.In a preferred aspect, the first and second lateral tilt bladders extend in a longitudinal direction from a waist portion towards a head end of the patient positioning apparatus and have a length of between 690 mm and 950 mm. A mattress and mattress system are also provided.
A sensing system for patient support apparatus (1) including a mattress (3) supported on a patient support deck (6) mounted on a patient support apparatus frame. The sensing system comprises a flexible mat (5) for placement on the patient support deck between the mattress and the patient support deck. The flexible mat includes alignment or fixing means to fix the mat in a selected location and orientation on the patient support deck (6) and a frame sensor or frame sensors (18) for sensing a position or orientation of the frame of the patient support apparatus, and a patient sensor or patient sensors (17, 19, 20) for sensing a condition of, or event affecting, the mattress, wherein the sensed mattress condition is dependent on a condition of, or an event affecting, a patient on the mattress. The flexible mat (5) also includes an electronic module (21) in communication with the sensors (17, 18, 19, 20) and a communication port coupled for transmitting data from the sensors to a location remote from the flexible mat.
G16H 40/63 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for local operation
G16H 40/20 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities, e.g. managing hospital staff or surgery rooms
Apparatus for assessing medical risks of a patient includes an analytics engine and equipment that provides data to the analytics engine. The equipment includes a patient support apparatus such as a patient bed, a nurse call computer, a physiological monitor, a patient lift, a locating computer of a locating system, and an incontinence detection pad. The analytics engine analyzes the data from the equipment to determine a sepsis risk score, a falls risk score, and a pressure injury score. The apparatus further include displays that are communicatively coupled to the analytics engine and that display the sepsis, falls, and pressure injury risk scores. The displays include a status board display located at a master nurse station, an in-room display provided by a room station of a nurse call system, an electronic medical records (EMR) display of an EMR computer, and a mobile device display of a mobile device of a caregiver assigned to the patient
A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons
G06F 19/00 - Digital computing or data processing equipment or methods, specially adapted for specific applications (specially adapted for specific functions G06F 17/00;data processing systems or methods specially adapted for administrative, commercial, financial, managerial, supervisory or forecasting purposes G06Q;healthcare informatics G16H)
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SYSTEM FOR PREDICTING EGRESS FROM AN OCCUPANT SUPPORT
A system for predicting exit from an occupant support, includes a processor, a memory in communication with the processor, and a frame having at least one force sensor which outputs a force signal in response to force exerted thereon. The system also includes machine readable instructions stored in the memory which cause the system to perform at least the following actions when executed by the processor: 1) determine a property of the signal during an interval of time, 2) classify the property as suggesting an exit event or as not suggesting an exit event, and 3) if the property is classified as suggesting an exit event, generate a notification thereof.
An incontinence detection system monitors an area for moisture events and wirelessly transmits moisture-related information to one or more notification devices. The system has a pad that includes a substrate and one or more sensors supported by the substrate. The sensor(s) emit wireless signals indicative of the moisture-related information. A sensor event communication system forwards the sensor signals to another device, such as a notification device. Portions of the system are included in a patient support apparatus, such as a bed.
A61F 13/42 - Absorbent pads, e.g. sanitary towels, swabs or tampons for external or internal application to the body; Supporting or fastening means therefor; Tampon applicators with wetness indicator or alarm
A patient support apparatus includes a base frame, lift mechanism supporting an upper frame relative to the base frame, a load frame, and a plurality of deck sections, a patient support surface, and a number of barriers positioned about the patient supporting surface. The patient support apparatus includes a notification system for visually notifying a caregiver of a condition or status of a component of the patient support apparatus.
A moisture management apparatus monitors an area for moisture events and wirelessly transmits moisture-related information to one or more notification devices. An embodiment of the moisture management apparatus includes a substrate and one or more sensors supported by the substrate. The sensor(s) emit wireless signals indicative of the moisture-related information. A sensor event communication system forwards the sensor signals to another device, such as a notification device. The sensor event communication system may monitor other types of patient events. Portions of the moisture management apparatus and/or the moisture event communication system may be embodied in a patient support apparatus, such as a bed.
Person support apparatuses with exercise functionalities are disclosed. In one embodiment, the person support apparatus (100) may include a base frame (102) and a primary support frame (104) supported on the base frame (102). A carriage (106) may be freely translatable at least between a head end (H) of the primary support frame (104) and a foot end (F) of the primary support frame (104). A support surface (108) may be supported on the carriage (106) such that the support surface (108) translates with the carriage (106). The support surface (108) may include at least one support section (110) which is collapsible in a length direction of the support surface (108) The at least one support section (110) collapses as the carriage (106) translates towards the foot end (F) of the primary support frame (104)
A61G 7/005 - Beds specially adapted for nursing; Devices for lifting patients or disabled persons having adjustable mattress frame tiltable around transverse horizontal axis, e.g. for Trendelenburg position
A61G 7/012 - Beds specially adapted for nursing; Devices for lifting patients or disabled persons having adjustable mattress frame raising or lowering of the whole mattress frame
A61G 7/015 - Beds specially adapted for nursing; Devices for lifting patients or disabled persons having adjustable mattress frame divided into different adjustable sections, e.g. for Gatch position
Person support apparatuses with selectively coupled foot sections are disclosed. In one embodiment, the person support apparatus (100) includes a base frame (102), a primary support frame (104) supported on the base frame, and a foot section (110) coupled to the primary support frame. The person support apparatus also includes a carriage (106) that is freely translatable between a head (H) end of the primary support frame and a foot end (F) of the primary support frame, the carriage comprising a torso portion (114) and a seat portion (112) having a thigh segment (146) and a gluteal segment (148). The person support apparatus further includes a selectable trunnion (610) that selectively and severally couples the foot section to the primary support frame and the thigh segment of the seat portion.
A61G 7/008 - Beds specially adapted for nursing; Devices for lifting patients or disabled persons having adjustable mattress frame tiltable around longitudinal axis, e.g. for rolling
A61G 7/015 - Beds specially adapted for nursing; Devices for lifting patients or disabled persons having adjustable mattress frame divided into different adjustable sections, e.g. for Gatch position
A method is provided for determining a characteristic of a flexible surface and determining a performance parameter of the flexible surface is disclosed. The method comprises providing a test device and pressing the test device into a flexible surface, measuring the pressures at the sensing points, and determining an envelopment parameter of the surface based on the pressures. The test device comprises a plurality of sensing points extending from a bottom of the test device upwardly along a side of the test device. A test indentor comprising a shell, wherein a least a portion of the shell is generally round in shape and has an exterior, with sensing points extending along the side of the shell, each sensing point is capable of detecting pressure at its location and an elastomeric material is on the exterior of the shell and adjacent the sensing points.
A control system comprises a first controller configured to control a function of a person support apparatus and a second controller configured to control a function of a person support surface. The first controller receives a first input corresponding to a function of the person support apparatus via a first user interface. The second controller receives a second input corresponding to a function of the person support surface via a second user interface. The second controller does not act on the second input when the first controller and the second controller are in electrical communication with one another and receives a third input from the first controller corresponding to a function of the person support surface received by the first controller via the first user interface.
Patient care equipment includes a wireless coupler that transfers power and/or data between an architectural unit and the patient care equipment. The patient care equipment may also include additional wireless couplers that transfer power and/or data between first and second components of the equipment. The second component may be movable relative to the first component. A structure or hot swapping batteries is also disclosed, the swapped battery being charged on an inductive charging mat.
A moisture management apparatus (e.g., an occupant support) includes one or more sensors to detect the presence of moisture. The apparatus may include material having hydrophobic properties and material having hydrophilic properties. Portions of the apparatus may be configured to direct moisture to a reservoir in the apparatus. One or more of the sensors may be located in the reservoir. The moisture management apparatus may be coupled to a patient support apparatus. The moisture management apparatus may communicate moisture alerts to a healthcare communication system. The moisture management apparatus may display moisture alerts on a user interface device.
Methods, systems, and devices can configure a person support structure in various ways, including a configuration in which the person support structure at least temporarily assumes a progressive lateral tilt or ramp-like position.
A61G 7/015 - Beds specially adapted for nursing; Devices for lifting patients or disabled persons having adjustable mattress frame divided into different adjustable sections, e.g. for Gatch position
Person support apparatuses having exercise features are disclosed herein. In various embodiments, a person support apparatus includes a support surface, a footboard, a sensor, and a passive resistance mechanism. The support surface has a foot end and a head end, and the footboard is located near the foot end of the support surface, extending above the support surface. The footboard may include a pressure surface positioned to receive a pressing force. The footboard is freely slidable from an extended position to a retracted position with respect to the foot end of the support surface. The sensor provides a signal indicative of a magnitude of the pressing force incident on the pressure surface of the footboard. The passive resistance mechanism is coupled to the footboard, and resists a motion of the footboard to the extended position.
A63B 23/04 - Exercising apparatus specially adapted for particular parts of the body for limbs, i.e. upper or lower limbs, e.g. simultaneously for lower limbs
A61G 7/002 - Beds specially adapted for nursing; Devices for lifting patients or disabled persons having adjustable mattress frame
A61G 7/005 - Beds specially adapted for nursing; Devices for lifting patients or disabled persons having adjustable mattress frame tiltable around transverse horizontal axis, e.g. for Trendelenburg position
Part A: An occupant support comprises a support layer and a turn assist layer below the support layer. The turn assist layer includes a left side array of two or more longitudinally distributed turn assist members and a right side array of two or more longitudinally distributed turn assist members. The occupant support also includes a controller configured to inflate at least one turn assist member of a selected one of the left and right arrays and to subsequently deflate a subset of the more than one turn assist member, in response to at least one user command. A related method of providing access to a target region of an occupant of a mattress and/or of the mattress itself comprises inflating at least one turn assist member of a selected one of the left and right arrays and subsequently deflating a subset of the at least one turn assist member. Part B: An occupant support, for example a mattress, comprises a turn assist layer which includes a left side array of two or more longitudinally distributed turn assist members. Each member of the array comprises one or more longitudinally distributed turn assist bladders. At least two of the array members are longitudinally spaced from each other by a left intermember reach-in space having a left intermember dimension. The occupant support also comprises a similar right side array of turn assist members. A related method of providing access to a target region of the mattress or of an occupant of the mattress comprises inflating at least one turn assist zone so that the inflated zone exhibits a lateral variation in height which increases with increasing lateral distance from the centerline of the occupant support and maintaining inflation of the inflated turn assist zone for a user determined period of time. Part C: A mattress comprises a turn layer comprising left and right turn effectors, a support layer atop the turn effectors, and left and right bolsters bordering the left and right sides of the support layer. An associated method of relieving loading on an occupant of the mattress comprises turning the occupant laterally in a first turn direction and maintaining the occupant in an orientation resulting from the turning in the first turn direction for a predefined first interval of time while supporting the occupant against lateral translation in a first translational direction. Another method of relieving loading on the occupant comprises turning the occupant laterally in a first turn direction and maintaining the occupant in an orientation resulting from the turning in the first turn direction for a predefined first interval of time and relaxing interface pressure along at least a portion of the length of the occupant during at least part of the first interval. Yet another mattress comprises a turn layer comprising left and right turn effectors, a support layer atop the turn effectors, and a center tie adapted to apply a counterforce to the support layer laterally between the left and right turn effectors.
The present disclosure relates to patient support systems, such as hospital beds, and particularly to reconfigurable patient support systems movable among a number of different positions. The present disclosure further relates to control algorithms and interfaces for use in patient support systems. The patient support apparatus may include a moveable deck with a seat-deck section and a head-deck section.
A method comprises determining a person's level of risk for developing an adverse condition; selecting a care protocol based on the level of risk; displaying a proposed configuration of a person support structure corresponding to the care protocol for a caregiver to approve; and upon approval by the caregiver, implementing the configuration.
A system to determine usage and monitor compliance of a Sequential Compression Therapy (SCT) device is disclosed. The system is configured to track the duration, amplitude and frequency of application of sequential compression therapy and communicate this information over a communication network. The system further includes sensing capability incorporated in the compression sleeve to monitor physiological signals. The system is configured to trigger an alarm if either the duration of the sequential compression therapy or the physiological signal does not meet a predetermined threshold.
A61H 23/04 - Percussion or vibration massage, e.g. using supersonic vibration; Suction-vibration massage; Massage with moving diaphragms with hydraulic or pneumatic drive
A person support apparatus with an extendable mattress, a night light message display system, a screen key pendant, egress handle siderails, and various other features. The extendable mattress includes hinged extensions along the sides of the extendable mattress that are moved from a nested position to the extension position. The screen key pendant includes a plurality of screen keys that can be pressed to cycle through various control modes for the person support apparatus. The night light message display system can be configured to display a message or image on the floor communicating information to the person and/or alerting the person as to when they are able to exit the bed.
A61G 12/00 - Accommodation for nursing, e.g. in hospitals, not covered by groups , e.g. trolleys for transport of medicaments or food; Prescription lists
A person support accessory comprises a first support structure, a second support structure, and a third support structure. The first support structure is configured to be coupled to a person support apparatus via at least one accessory coupler coupled to the person support apparatus. The first support structure extends substantially vertically therefrom. The second support structure is configured to be coupled to the person support apparatus via an accessory coupler coupled to the person support apparatus. The second support structure extends substantially vertically therefrom. The third support structure is configured to be coupled to the first support structure and the second support structure and extend along the length of the person support apparatus.
A bed structure includes a frame, a deck framework moveably connected to the frame, a panel moveably connected to the deck framework, and a motion converter. The motion converter translates the panel relative to the deck framework in response to either or both of a) relative translation between the deck framework and the frame, and b) relative rotation of the deck framework and the frame. In one detailed embodiment the motion converter includes a rack secured to the frame, a primary gear meshing with the rack, a panel drive sprocket rotatably mounted on the deck framework coaxially with the primary gear, an idler sprocket rotatably mounted on the deck framework remote from the panel drive sprocket, a slider connected to the panel, and a chain engaged with the panel drive sprocket and the idler and connected to the slider.
A patient support apparatus generally includes a base frame and a support deck supported on the base frame, the support deck comprising a seat portion. A segmented patient support surface is slidably coupled to the support deck. A lift system is coupled to the support deck and the segmented patient support surface. The lift system raises, lowers and tilts the support deck with respect to the base frame, and pivots a torso support segment of the support surface with respect to a leg support segment of the support surface. A foot plate assembly is removably positioned proximate a free end of the support deck, the foot plate assembly receiving a patient's feet when a patient is positioned on the segmented patient support surface thereby enabling the patient to slide the segmented patient support surface relative to the support deck.
Embodiments disclosed herein related to person support apparatuses and systems, and in particular, to such apparatuses and systems that incorporate or are used with vital signs monitoring devices.
An item support apparatus, such as an overbed table (10, 510, 710), for example, includes a support surface assembly (14, 514, 714), a base assembly, and a vertical column (40, 540) coupled to each of the support surface (14, 514, 714) and base (12, 512, 712) assemblies. A side assembly (16, 516, 716) is coupled to the base assembly (12, 512, 712) and configured to remain stationary while the support surface assembly (14, 514, 714) moves upwardly and downwardly relative to the base assembly (12, 512, 712). The overbed table (10, 510, 710) may further include a hand sanitizer container (28, 528, 828, 928, 1028) coupled with the support surface assembly (14, 514, 714) and configured to receive a removable hand sanitizer container unit. The base assembly (12, 512, 712) may include weight-activated casters (39). Other embodiments are also disclosed.
A microclimate management system (10) comprises a mattress (16), a topper (18), and a control system (14). The topper (18) is coupled to the mattress (16) and is supported thereon. The topper (18) defines an interior region (42) and a person contacting surface (52). The control system (14) is configured to maintain at least one of a surface temperature, a relative surface humidity, and a heat withdrawal capacity of at least a portion of the person contacting surface (52) within a predetermined operating
A system (10, 200) and method for collecting, communicating, displaying, and/or analyzing data from multiple medical devices (12, 40) is disclosed. The system includes a local data collection module (14, 1460) and a number of medical device adapters (30). The medical device adapters (30) are coupled to respective medical devices (12) via hardwired connections to receive data from the respective medical devices (12). The medical device adapters (30) wirelessly transmit the data to the local data collection module (14, 1460). The local data collection module (14, 1460) communicates the data received from the medical device adapters (30) to an Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system (74) for automatic entry of at least some of the data in the electronic medical record of a patient associated with the medical devices (12).
A patient care equipment support is transferable between a first device having a first spherical socket and a second device having a second spherical socket. The equipment support comprises an equipment supporting portion configured to support patient care equipment and a coupler extending downwardly from the equipment supporting portion. The coupler has first and second spherical portions configured for receipt in the first and second spherical sockets, respectively. The first and second spherical portions are rotatable within the respective first and second spherical sockets about a multitude of axes to compensate for misalignment between the coupler and at least one of the first and second spherical sockets during transfer of the equipment support between the first and second devices.
A patient-support apparatus(10) includes a patient-support deck(28) coupled to first and second lift systems(32, 34) configured to lift the patient-support deck(28) relative to the floor. The lift systems each include a pair of supports(48, 50) and a carriage(52) coupled to the patient-support deck(28) and suspended from the supports by tethers(56, 58) which are wound and unwound to raise and lower the patient-support deck(28).
A patient-support apparatus(10) includes a patient-support deck(28) having a head deck section(38), seat deck section(40), and foot deck section(42) each of which is supported on a frame(44). The head deck section(38) pivots and translates relative to the frame(44) when driven. The drive systems(414, 416) of the deck sections(38, 40, 42) are configured such that movement of links(494, 530) driving the deck sections(38, 40, 42) occurs above the lowest point on the frame(44).
A lifting device (30) for a patient support apparatus (10) is provided. The patient support apparatus (10) includes a frame (14) and a lifting device (30) coupled to the frame (14). The lifting device (30) is configured to move the frame (14) between a raised position and a lowered position. The lifting device (30) includes a motor (202) and at least two canisters (206, 208, 210, 212). The motor (202) is operably coupled to at least one of the canisters (206, 208, 210, 212) to rotate the canister (206, 208, 210, 212).
A61G 7/012 - Beds specially adapted for nursing; Devices for lifting patients or disabled persons having adjustable mattress frame raising or lowering of the whole mattress frame
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DATA HANDLING FOR HIGH FREQUENCY CHEST WALL OSCILLATION SYSTEM
A HFCWO apparatus (20) includes a housing (22) having a port (86), a therapy system (36) carried by the housing and operable to deliver HFCWO therapy to a patient in accordance with a set of operating parameters, and a memory device (90) couplable to the port 86 for storing at least a portion of the set of operating parameters. The therapy system (36) may be operable in accordance with the portion of the set of operating parameters stored in the memory device (90). The apparatus (20) may comprise a wireless transmitter (120) carried by the housing (22) and operable to wirelessly transmit data relating to HFCWO therapy to a wireless device, such as a printer (122), PC (124), a PDA (126), and the like.
A patient-support apparatus (10) includes a mattress assembly (14) supported on a frame (12), the mattress assembly (14) including a coverlet (28) configured to provide low-airloss therapy to a patient supported on the patient-support apparatus (10). The patient-support apparatus (10) is articulable to a number of positions and includes a control network (410) which is responsive to movement of portions of the frame (12) to alter operational parameters of the frame (12) and mattress assembly (14).
A therapy system (200, 300, 610, 900) is operable to deliver a plurality of respiratory therapies to a patient and has an assessment system (318, 366, 372, 378, 379, 480, 482) operable to assess the efficacy of at least one of the respiratory therapies. The therapy system (200, 300, 610, 900) may be operable to deliver any one or more of the following therapies: a high frequency chest wall oscillation (HFCWO) therapy, a positive expiratory pressure (PEP) therapy, a nebulizer therapy, an intermittent positive pressure breathing (IPPB) therapy, a cough assist therapy, a suction therapy, a bronchial dilator therapy, and the like. The assessment system (318, 366, 372, 378, 379, 480, 482) may comprise any one or more of the following devices: a flow meter, a spirometer, an electronic stethoscope, a tympanic thermometer, a pulse oximeter, a respiration rate monitor, and the like.
An end panel (312) for a patient-support apparatus (310) includes a main portion (316) and one or more movable portions (330, 332). The movable portions (330, 332) are movable to provide a barrier (318) in a gap between a siderail (360) of the patient-support apparatus (310) and the main portion (316) of the end panel (312).
A patient line management device to manage one or more patient care lines. The line management device includes a line manager coupled to a support. The support is adapted to be coupled to a patient support.
A patient bed including a deck, supported by a base, and a patient support supported by the deck. The patient support includes a pneumatic device and at least one pressure sensor located within the patient support.
A patient support (10, 14) includes a source of pressurized air (64), a bladder (30), a valve (66) in fluid communication with the source of pressurized air (64) and to the bladder (30), a pressure sensor (28) in fluid communication with the bladder (30), and a controller (26) responsive to a pressure signal from the pressure sensor (28). The controller (26) may determine a rate of change of pressure within the bladder (30) and may store historical pressure data.
A thermoregulating apparatus (20) for exchanging thermal energy with and supporting a patient (24) and method of exchanging thermal energy is provided. The apparatus includes a heat exchange fluid circuit (30, 95, 102) located below a patient support layer (44) for exchanging thermal energy with the patient.
A support bracket coupled to a hospital bed to support a traction frame member. The support bracket has a support member that is moveable between a storage position and a deployed position. The support bracket is adapted to support the traction frame member when the support member is in the deployed position.
A patient support including a fluid containing bladder and a pressure control assembly for controlling the pressure of fluid in the bladder is provided. The patient support may be, for example, a hospital bed.
A thermoregulating apparatus (20) for exchanging thermal energy with a patient (24) is provided. The apparatus includes a flexible heat exchange layer (40) and a heat exchange fluid circuit (54) located within the heat exchange layer.
A person support surface (72, 130, 272, 274, 600) comprises a multitude of inflatable cells (10, 110, 210, 310, 410, 510, 610). The cells (10, 110, 210, 310, 410, 510, 610) are inflated and deflated to adjust an interface pressure between the person support surface (72, 130, 272, 274, 600) and a person supported by the surface (72, 130, 272, 274, 600).
A chair (10) with articulable support sections (12, 18, 20) and an integrated lift system may have support sections (514, 516, 518) mechanically linked such that a single actuation control device (538) may articulate multiple sections (514, 516). The chair (10) includes configurable accessories (94, 106, 112, 314, 114, 116) directed to the comfort of an occupant of the chair (10). The support sections (514, 516, 518) may include air cells (58, 60, 91) to adjust firmness of support section (514, 516, 518) surfaces.
A headwall (10) for use in a healthcare facility maternity area is provided. The headwall comprises patient care equipment (40) and a post-delivery bed (18) disposed in the headwall (10) to have an upwardly extending storage position and an outwardly extending use position. The headwall (10) may provide a docking station (14) for a birthing bed (16) on which the delivering mother will be positioned during delivery.
A modular wall system (20) is provided for use in a healthcare facility to divide the available floor space into rooms and to support hospital equipment modules. The system includes a plurality of frame units (100) configured to rest on the floor and extend vertically upwardly. The frame units (100) form a grid of vertically and laterally spaced apart wall spaces having a predetermined height (132) and a predetermined width (130). A plurality of family zone modules (24) is configured to be positioned in the spaces to form a wall (26) of the healthcare facility.
An equipment storage module (24) is provided for use with a modular wall (20). The modular wall (20) includes a plurality of frame units (100) configured to form a grid of vertically and laterally spaced apart wall spaces having a predetermined height (132) and a predetermined width (130). The equipment storage module (24) is configured to be positioned in one of the wall spaces to form a portion of the modular wall (20). The equipment storage module (24) comprises an enclosure (50) having a cavity (62) in which a patient care equipment (44) having a first connector (98) is configured to be stored. The enclosure has a second connector (66) configured to be coupled to the first connector (98) when the patient care equipment (44) is stored in the cavity (62).
A modular wall system (20) is provided for use in a healthcare facility to divide the available floor space into rooms and to support hospital equipment modules. The system includes a plurality of frame units (100) configured to rest on the floor and extend vertically upwardly. The frame units (100) form a grid of vertically and laterally spaced apart wall spaces having a predetermined height (132) and a predetermined width (130). A plurality of patient care modules (24) is a configured to be positioned in the spaces to form a wall (26) of the healthcare facility.
E04H 3/08 - Hospitals, infirmaries, or the like; Schools; Prisons
A61B 19/00 - Instruments, implements or accessories for surgery or diagnosis not covered by any of the groups A61B 1/00-A61B 18/00, e.g. for stereotaxis, sterile operation, luxation treatment, wound edge protectors(protective face masks A41D 13/11; surgeons' or patients' gowns or dresses A41D 13/12; devices for carrying-off, for treatment of, or for carrying-over, body liquids A61M 1/00)
A foldout bed module (24) for use in a healthcare facility includes a plurality of service connectors (28) and a foldout bed (30). The foldout bed (30) has a deck (50) movable between a raised storage position and a lowered use position. The service connectors (28) are normally concealed behind the deck (50) when the deck (50) is in the storage position.
A modular wall system (20) is provided for use in a healthcare facility to divide the available floor space into rooms and to support hospital equipment modules (24). The system (20) includes a plurality of frame units (100) configured to rest on a floor and extend vertically upwardly. The frame units (100) form a grid of vertically and laterally spaced apart wall spaces having a predetermined height (132) and a predetermined width (130). A plurality of modules (24) is configured to be positioned in the wall spaces to form a wall (26).
A mobile emergency hospital (30) comprises a first wheeled trailer (34) and a second wheeled trailer (32) parked alongside the first trailer such that adjacent side walls (54, 52) of the first and second trailers (34, 32) are arranged to confront each other. The first and second trailers (34, 32) have patient care equipment associated with first and second portions of the emergency hospital, respectively. The adjacent side walls (54, 52) of the two trailers (34, 32) have openings (72, 70) which are generally aligned with each other to form one or more passageways (74) through which caregivers pass between the two trailers (34, 32). The first trailer (34) may include a plurality of wall units (90) arranged along a nonadjacent side wall (52) of the first trailer (34). Each such wall unit (90) may include a plurality of service connectors (92) and a foldout bed (94). The trailers (34, 32) may include expandable sections (232, 234) to provide additional floor space.
B60P 3/34 - Vehicles adapted to transport, to carry or to comprise special loads or objects comprising living accommodation for people, e.g. caravans, camping, or like vehicles the living accommodation being expansible, collapsible or capable of rearrangement
B60R 99/00 - Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass
B60P 3/00 - Vehicles adapted to transport, to carry or to comprise special loads or objects
B60P 3/14 - Vehicles adapted to transport, to carry or to comprise special loads or objects the object being a workshop for servicing, for maintenance, or for carrying workmen during work
A61G 3/00 - Ambulance aspects of vehicles; Vehicles with special provisions for transporting patients or disabled persons, or their personal conveyances, e.g. for facilitating access of, or for loading, wheelchairs
This disclosure describes certain exemplary embodiments of a patient support (10) having a plurality of vertically-oriented on substantially can-shaped inflatable bladders (50). In one embodiment, the patient support includes a plurality of pressure sensors (136) positioned underneath the bladders. In another embodiment, the patient support includes a support layer (20) positioned above the vertical bladders. In still another embodiment, the patient support includes one or more filler portions (80, 84, 86, 90) that are selectable so that the patient support may conform to bed frames having different deck configurations. In certain embodiments, a patient support having real time pressure control is provided. The patient support includes a plurality of sensors located beneath a bladder including a plurality of upright cylindrical elements. The pressure within the bladder is controlled based on the pressure or force sensed by the plurality of sensors. In certain embodiments, a lack of patient movement monitor and method is provided. The monitor and method patient support includes a plurality of sensors located beneath a patient support to determine movement of a patient. An alarm is activated when patient movement over time is determined to be lacking. The present invention also includes a pressure relief patient support (1010) for use in combination with a bed frame. The pressure relief support surface includes a plurality of layers of a three-dimensional fiber material (1302) positioned above a plurality of vertical air cells (50).
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