PATIENT INCONTINENCE NOTIFICATION SYSTEM AND INCONTINENCE PADS

A notification system is provided that provides notification of patient events such as movement and/or incontinence. The notification system provides for a plurality of different pressure sensor pads as well as an incontinence pad to be used in association with a single monitor. 1. A patient movement notification system , comprising:a bed sensor pad comprising a pressure sensor for sensing pressure applied by a patient on a bed, and a transmitter circuit for transmitting first wireless signals;a chair sensor pad comprising a pressure sensor for sensing pressure applied by the patient when on a chair, and a transmitter circuit for transmitting second wireless signals; anda monitor having a receiver for receiving the first and second wireless signals, the monitor generating a notification of patient movement in response to one of the first and second wireless signals,wherein the first and second wireless signals include information from which the monitor may identify the type of sensor pad from which the first and second wireless signals are sent, andwherein the monitor determines from the first and second wireless signals whether one of the sensor pads sensed pressure and subsequently did not sense pressure and responds by generating notification of patient movement.2. The patient movement notification system of claim 1 , wherein the first and second wireless signals include an active code that identifies whether the sensor pad from which the first and second wireless signals are sent is active.3. The patient movement notification system of claim 2 , wherein only one of the bed sensor pad and the chair sensor pad is active at any time.4. The patient movement notification system of claim 1 , wherein the monitor is configured to respond to wireless signals from only one sensor pad of a particular type.5. The patient movement notification system of claim 4 , wherein the monitor is configured to respond to wireless signals from only one bed sensor pad and only one chair ...

Patient movement and incontinence notification system

A notification system is provided that provides notification of patient events such as movement and/or incontinence. The notification system provides for a plurality of different pressure sensor pads as well as an incontinence pad to be used in association with a single monitor.

PATIENT MOVEMENT AND INCONTINENCE NOTIFICATION SYSTEM

A notification system is provided that provides notification of patient events such as movement and/or incontinence. The notification system provides for a plurality of different pressure sensor pads as well as an incontinence pad to be used in association with a single monitor. 1. A patient movement notification system , comprising:a first sensor pad comprising a pressure sensor for sensing pressure applied by a patient, and a transmitter circuit for transmitting first wireless signals;a second sensor pad comprising a pressure sensor for sensing pressure applied by a patient, and a transmitter circuit for transmitting second wireless signals; anda monitor having a receiver for receiving the first and second wireless signals, the monitor generating a notification of patient movement in response to one of the first and second wireless signals,wherein the monitor comprises an input for allowing a user to cause the monitor to terminate responsiveness to all sensor pads from which it receives wireless signals.2. The patient movement notification system of further comprising a third sensor pad comprising an incontinence sensor for sensing moisture due to incontinence claim 1 , and a transmitter associated with the third sensor pad for transmitting third wireless signals in response to the incontinence sensor claim 1 ,wherein the receiver receives the third wireless signals and the monitor generates a notification of incontinence in response to the third wireless signals.3. The patient movement notification system of claim 1 , wherein the monitor comprises a plurality of inputs and a controller coupled to the plurality of inputs claim 1 , the controller is configured to reset to a factory preset condition in response to simultaneous activation of at least one of the plurality of inputs by the patient caregiver.4. The patient movement notification system of claim 3 , wherein the monitor has a module ID code and the sensor pad is paired with the monitor so that the ...

PATIENT MOVEMENT AND INCONTINENCE NOTIFICATION SYSTEM

A notification system is provided that provides notification of patient events such as movement and/or incontinence. The notification system provides for a plurality of different pressure sensor pads as well as an incontinence pad to be used in association with a single monitor. 1. A patient movement notification system , comprising:a sensor pad comprising a pressure sensor for sensing pressure applied by a patient, and a transmitter circuit for transmitting a pressure signal; anda monitor having a receiver for receiving the pressure signal from the sensor pad, the monitor generating a notification of patient movement in response to the pressure signal if the pressure signal indicates that the patient is no longer applying pressure to the sensor pad,wherein the monitor comprises a hold input for allowing a patient caregiver to prevent generation of a notification of patient movement in response to the pressure signal from the sensor pad for a first predetermined time period after the hold input has been activated by the patient caregiver to allow the patient caregiver to temporarily remove the patient from the sensor pad.2. The patient movement notification system of claim 1 , and further comprising:an incontinence sensor for sensing moisture due to incontinence;a transmitter associated with the incontinence sensor for transmitting a moisture detection signal in response to the incontinence sensor,wherein the receiver further receives the moisture detection signal, the monitor generates a notification of incontinence in response to receipt of the moisture detection signal,wherein, when the hold input is activated for a predetermined duration, the monitor responds by preventing generation of a notification of incontinence for a second predetermined time period after the hold input has been activated by the patient caregiver wherein the second predetermined time period is longer than the first predetermined time period to allow the patient caregiver an extended period ...

PATIENT INCONTINENCE NOTIFICATION SYSTEM AND INCONTINENCE PADS

A notification system is provided that provides notification of patient events such as movement and/or incontinence. The notification system provides for a plurality of different pressure sensor pads as well as an incontinence pad to be used in association with a single monitor. 1. An incontinence sensing system comprising:an incontinence sensor pad comprising first and second electrically conductive tracings on a surface thereof that extend to a terminal portion of the surface; and electrical contacts for creating an electrical connection to the first and second electrically conductive tracings, and', 'a circuit coupled to the electrical contacts for sensing moisture across the first and second electrically conductive tracings and for generating an incontinence alarm signal when moisture is sensed., 'an incontinence electronic module releasably attached to the terminal portion of the surface of the incontinence sensor pad, the incontinence electronic module comprising2. The incontinence sensing system of claim 1 , wherein the incontinence electronic module includes a clip for clipping onto the terminal portion of the surface of the incontinence sensor pad.3. The incontinence sensing system of claim 2 , wherein the clip includes a pivoting portion that opens into an unclipped position and closes into a clipped position claim 2 , the incontinence electronic module further includes a lock for locking the pivoting portion in the clipped position to prevent release of the terminal portion of the surface of the incontinence sensor pad.4. The incontinence sensing system of claim 2 , wherein a portion of the clip is substantially transparent to allow a user to view the alignment of the electrical contacts with the first and second electrically conductive tracings.5. The incontinence sensing system of claim 1 , wherein the circuit of the incontinence electronic module comprises a transmitter for wirelessly transmitting the incontinence alarm signal.6. The incontinence ...

PATIENT MOVEMENT AND INCONTINENCE NOTIFICATION SYSTEM

A notification system is provided that provides notification of patient events such as movement and/or incontinence. The notification system provides for a plurality of different pressure sensor pads as well as an incontinence pad to be used in association with a single monitor. 1. A patient movement notification system , comprising:a sensor pad comprising a pressure sensor for sensing pressure applied by a patient, and a transmitter circuit for transmitting a pressure signal;a monitor having a monitor transceiver for receiving the pressure signal from the sensor pad, the monitor generating a notification of patient movement in response to the pressure signal if the pressure signal indicates that the patient is no longer applying pressure to the sensor pad; anda nurse call relay device having a nurse call transceiver for providing two-way communication with the monitor transceiver,wherein the monitor transceiver transmits notification signals to the nurse call transceiver, and the nurse call transceiver transmits periodic status signals to the monitor transceiver.2. The patient movement notification system of claim 1 , wherein the nurse call relay device is configured for communication with a nurse call system.3. The patient movement notification system of claim 2 , wherein the nurse call relay device communicates with a mobile communication device of a caretaker through the nurse call system.4. The patient movement notification system of claim 2 , wherein the nurse call relay device further includes a plug for plugging into a receptacle of the nurse call system.5. The patient movement notification system of claim 2 , wherein the nurse call relay device further includes a receptacle for receiving a plug of a nurse call button.6. The patient movement notification system of claim 2 , wherein the nurse call relay device periodically transmits a status signal to the monitor.7. The patient movement notification system of claim 6 , wherein the nurse call relay device ...

PATIENT MOVEMENT AND INCONTINENCE NOTIFICATION SYSTEM

A notification system is provided that provides notification of patient events such as movement and/or incontinence. The notification system provides for a plurality of different pressure sensor pads as well as an incontinence pad to be used in association with a single monitor. 1. A patient movement notification system , comprising:a sensor pad comprising a pressure sensor for sensing pressure applied by a patient, and a transmitter circuit for transmitting a pressure signal; anda monitor having a receiver for receiving the pressure signal from the sensor pad, and a controller coupled to the receiver, the controller determining whether the pressure signal indicates that the patient is no longer applying pressure to the sensor pad and generating a notification of patient movement in response to the pressure signal if the pressure signal indicates that the patient is no longer applying pressure to the sensor pad; andat least one light for illuminating an area near the patient,wherein the controller controls the at least one light to selectively illuminate the area near the patient.2. The patient movement notification system of claim 1 , wherein the controller activates the at least one light in response to a determination that the pressure signal indicates that the patient is no longer applying pressure to the sensor pad.3. The patient movement notification system of claim 1 , wherein the receiver is part of a transceiver and the controller wirelessly controls the at least one light through the transceiver.4. The patient movement notification system of claim 1 , wherein the monitor further comprises a housing in which the controller and receiver are disposed claim 1 , and wherein the at least one light is disposed in the housing so as to project light from the housing.5. The patient movement notification system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one light comprises a first light disposed on the housing so as to project light from the housing and a second light remote ...

ELECTRONIC VACUUM REGULATOR DEVICE

A vacuum regulator device having a vacuum regulator and a vacuum gauge on a housing line that is configured to be in fluid communication with a patient include an electronic valve that selectively opens and closes the housing line. The vacuum gauge is located between the vacuum regulator and the patient and includes an electronic flow sensor upstream. The electronic flow sensor provides feedback to the vacuum regulator. 1. A vacuum regulator device , comprising:a vacuum line having a proximal end and an open distal end;a vacuum regulator in fluid communication with the vacuum line and regulating fluid flow through the vacuum line to an adjustable pressure level; anda vacuum gauge in communication with the vacuum line between distal end and the vacuum regulator and in electronic communication with the vacuum regulator.2. The vacuum regulator device of claim 1 , further including an electronic valve in communication with at least one of the vacuum line and the vacuum regulator and selectively opening and closing fluidic communication to the vacuum line.3. The vacuum regulator device of claim 2 , wherein the vacuum line is located upstream of the vacuum regulator.4. The vacuum regulator device of claim 1 , further including an outlet port in fluid communication with the vacuum regulator and configured for attachment with a vacuum source port.5. The vacuum regulator device of claim 1 , wherein the vacuum regulator includes one of an adjustable throttle or an adjustable flow-control valve.6. The vacuum regulator device of claim 1 , wherein the vacuum regulator is electronically adjustable.7. The vacuum regulator device of claim 6 , wherein the vacuum gauge is used in a feedback control scheme for electronic adjustment of the vacuum regulator.8. The vacuum regulator device of claim 7 , further including a microprocessor in electronic communication with the vacuum gauge and the vacuum regulator and programmed to implement the feedback control scheme.9. The vacuum regulator ...

ELECTRONIC FLOWMETER WITH REGULATOR

An electronic flowmeter includes a body defining an interior, an inlet port in communication with the interior, an outlet port in communication with the interior, and a valve selectively adjustable between open and closed positions for communication between the outlet port and the interior. A flow sensor is associated with the valve and sensing a flowrate therethrough, and a digital indicator displays the flowrate sensed by the flow sensor. 1. An electronic flowmeter , comprising:a body defining an interior;an inlet port in communication with the interior;an outlet port in communication with the interior;a valve selectively adjustable between open and closed positions for communication between the outlet port and the interior;a flow sensor associated with the valve and sensing a flowrate therethrough; anda digital indicator displaying the flowrate sensed by the flow sensor.2. The electronic flowmeter of claim 1 , wherein the digital indicator includes a plurality of LEDs sequentially illuminating proportionally with an increase in the flowrate sensed by the flow sensor.3. The electronic flowmeter of claim 1 , wherein the digital indicator includes an LCD screen displaying a digital indication of the flowrate sensed by the flow sensor.4. The electronic flowmeter of claim 1 , further including a microprocessor in electronic communication with the flow sensor and the display claim 1 , the microprocessor receiving a flowrate signal from the flow sensor and outputting a corresponding control signal to the digital indicator.5. The electronic flowmeter of claim 4 , wherein:the valve is an electromechanical valve; andthe microprocessor is in electronic communication with the valve to control adjustment of the valve between the open and closed positions.6. The electronic flowmeter of claim 5 , further including a regulator sensor determining a position of the valve between the open and closed positions claim 5 , the microprocessor being in electronic communication with the ...

PORTABLE PUMP FOR NEGATIVE PRESSURE WOUND THERAPY

A portable pump is provided for negative pressure wound therapy for drawing a vacuum from a wound site via a tube. The pump includes an inlet configured to attach the tube from the wound site; a canister in fluid communication with the inlet for collecting fluids drained from the wound site; and a manually-actuated pump mechanism for creating the vacuum. The pump mechanism includes a vacuum chamber in fluid communication with the canister; a piston disposed in the vacuum chamber; and a pump handle coupled to the piston to move the piston in the vacuum chamber between first and second positions to create the vacuum. The pump handle moving between a retracted position and an extended position. The piston is in the first position when said pump handle is in the retracted position and is in the second position when said pump handle is in the extended position. 1. A portable pump for negative pressure wound therapy for drawing a vacuum from a wound site via a tube , the portable pump comprising:an inlet configured to attach the tube from the wound site;a canister in fluid communication with said inlet for collecting fluids drained from the wound site; and a vacuum chamber in fluid communication with said canister;', 'a piston disposed in said vacuum chamber;', 'a pump handle coupled to said piston so as to move said piston in said vacuum chamber between a first position and a second position so as to create the vacuum, the pump handle moving between a retracted position and an extended position, wherein said piston is in the first position when said pump handle is in the retracted position and is in the second position when said pump handle is in the extended position; and', 'a spring disposed in said vacuum chamber for biasing said piston into the second position such that the spring compresses as said piston is moved from the second position to the first position, wherein upon manually pumping said pump handle, said piston creates a vacuum so as to create the vacuum at ...

Electronic vacuum regulator device

Patient movement and incontinence notification system

A notification system is provided that provides notification of patient events such as movement and/or incontinence. The notification system provides for a plurality of different pressure sensor pads as well as an incontinence pad to be used in association with a single monitor.

Electronic vacuum regulator device

A vacuum regulator device having a vacuum regulator and a vacuum gauge on a housing line that is configured to be in fluid communication with a patient include an electronic valve that selectively opens and closes the housing line. The vacuum gauge is located between the vacuum regulator and the patient and includes an electronic flow sensor upstream. The electronic flow sensor provides feedback to the vacuum regulator.

Electronic flowmeter with regulator

An electronic flowmeter (100, 200) includes a body (104) defining an interior, an inlet port (105) in communication with the interior, an outlet port (106) in communication with the interior (105), and a valve (110, 210) selectively adjustable between open and closed positions for communication between the outlet (106) port and the interior. A flow sensor (200) is associated with the valve (110, 210) and senses a flowrate therethrough, and a digital indicator (103) displays the flowrate sensed by the flow sensor (200).

Electronic vacuum regulator device

A vacuum regulator device 15 includes a vacuum line 26 having a proximal end and an open distal end, a vacuum regulator 12 in fluid communication with the vacuum line 26 and regulating fluid flow through the vacuum line 26 to an adjustable pressure level, and a vacuum gauge 28 in communication with the vacuum line 26 between distal end and the vacuum regulator 12 and in electronic communication with the vacuum regulator 12.

Portable pump for negative pressure wound therapy

Portable pump for negative pressure wound therapy

A portable pump is provided for negative pressure wound therapy for drawing a vacuum from a wound site via a tube. The pump includes an inlet configured to attach the tube from the wound site; a canister in fluid communication with the inlet for collecting fluids drained from the wound site; and a manually-actuated pump mechanism for creating the vacuum. The pump mechanism includes a vacuum chamber in fluid communication with the canister; a piston disposed in the vacuum chamber; and a pump handle coupled to the piston to move the piston in the vacuum chamber between first and second positions to create the vacuum. The pump handle moving between a retracted position and an extended position. The piston is in the first position when said pump handle is in the retracted position and is in the second position when said pump handle is in the extended position.

Intravenous fluid bag with an integrated valve having a seal with a compressed state that permits fluid flow into the bag and a relaxed state preventing fluid flow

An intravenous fluid bag comprising: a primary chamber configured to retain a liquid; a valve in fluid communication with the primary chamber, the valve including a housing, a spike element, and a seal, with the housing surrounding the seal, which surrounds the spike element; the spike element having a first end culminating in a tip, a second end having an inner conduit, and one or more through holes between the tip and the second end in fluid communication with the inner conduit forming part of a continuous liquid passageway in fluid communication with the primary chamber; the seal having a relaxed state preventing fluid flow through the valve, and the seal having a compressed state through which the through holes of the spike element extend allowing fluid flow from a source external the intravenous fluid bag, through the through holes, through the inner conduit, and into the primary chamber.

Patient movement and incontinence notification system

A notification system is provided that provides notification of patient events such as movement and/or incontinence. The notification system provides for a plurality of different pressure sensor pads as well as an incontinence pad to be used in association with a single monitor.

Portable pump for negative pressure wound therapy

A portable pump is provided for negative pressure wound therapy for drawing a vacuum from a wound site via a tube. The pump includes an inlet configured to attach the tube from the wound site; a canister in fluid communication with the inlet for collecting fluids drained from the wound site; and a manually-actuated pump mechanism for creating the vacuum. The pump mechanism includes a vacuum chamber in fluid communication with the canister; a piston disposed in the vacuum chamber; and a pump handle coupled to the piston to move the piston in the vacuum chamber between first and second positions to create the vacuum. The pump handle moving between a retracted position and an extended position. The piston is in the first position when said pump handle is in the retracted position and is in the second position when said pump handle is in the extended position.

Portable pump for negative pressure wound therapy

Portable pump for negative pressure wound therapy

OF THE DISCLOSURE A portable pump is provided for negative pressure wound therapy for drawing a vacuum from a wound site via a tube. The pump includes an inlet configured to attach the tube from the wound site; a canister in fluid communication with the inlet for collecting fluids drained from the wound site; and a manually-actuated pump mechanism for creating the vacuum. The pump mechanism includes a vacuum chamber in fluid communication with the canister; a piston disposed in the vacuum chamber; and a pump handle coupled to the piston to move the piston in the vacuum chamber between first and second positions to create the vacuum. The pump handle moving between a retracted position and an extended position. The piston is in the first position when said pump handle is in the retracted position and is in the second position when said pump handle is in the extended position.

Portable pump for negative pressure wound therapy

OF THE DISCLOSURE A portable pump is provided for negative pressure wound therapy for drawing a vacuum from a wound site via a tube. The pump includes an inlet configured to attach the tube from the wound site; a canister in fluid communication with the inlet for collecting fluids drained from the wound site; and a manually-actuated pump mechanism for creating the vacuum. The pump mechanism includes a vacuum chamber in fluid communication with the canister; a piston disposed in the vacuum chamber; and a pump handle coupled to the piston to move the piston in the vacuum chamber between first and second positions to create the vacuum. The pump handle moving between a retracted position and an extended position. The piston is in the first position when said pump handle is in the retracted position and is in the second position when said pump handle is in the extended position.

Patient movement and incontinence notification system

Patient movement and incontinence notification system

A notification system is provided that provides notification of patient events such as movement and/or incontinence. The notification system provides for a plurality of different pressure sensor pads as well as an incontinence pad to be used in association with a single monitor.

Bomba portátil para terapia de heridas con presión negativa

Se proporciona una bomba portátil para la terapia de heridas con presión negativa para extraer vacío del sitio de la herida a través de un tubo. La bomba incluye una entrada configurada para conectar el tubo desde el sitio de la herida; un recipiente en comunicación fluida con la entrada para recoger fluidos drenado desde el sitio de la herida; y un mecanismo de bomba accionado manualmente para crear el vacío. El mecanismo de bomba incluye una cámara de vacío en comunicación fluida con el recipiente; un pistón dispuesto en la cámara de vacío; y una manija de bomba acoplada al pistón para mover el pistón en la cámara de vacío entre las posiciones primera y segunda para crear el vacío. La manija de la bomba se mueve entre una posición retraída y una posición extendida. El pistón está en la primera posición cuando dicha manija de la bomba está en la posición retraída y está en la segunda posición cuando dicha manija de la bomba está en la posición extendida. (Traducción automática con Google Translate, sin valor legal)

Patient movement and incontinence notification system

A notification system is provided that provides notification of patient events such as movement and/or incontinence. The notification system provides for a plurality of different pressure sensor pads as well as an incontinence pad to be used in association with a single monitor.

Patient movement and incontinence notification system

Patient movement and incontinence notification system

A notification system is provided that provides notification of patient events such as movement and/or incontinence. The notification system provides for a plurality of different pressure sensor pads as well as an incontinence pad to be used in association with a single monitor.

Electronic flowmeter with regulator

Microorganism collection device

A microorganism collection device comprises: (a) a base, the base comprising (i) a reservoir comprising a bottom and a side wall extending up from the bottom, (ii) a culture medium within the reservoir, the culture medium disposed upon the bottom of the reservoir and comprising a top surface that is elevated from the bottom higher than the side wall of the reservoir, (iii) a first tab extending laterally outward relative to the reservoir; and (b) a lid comprising (i) an associated state where the lid is covering the culture medium and (ii) a dissociated state where the lid is separated from the base and not covering the culture medium.

Sistema de notificación de incontinencia y movimiento del paciente

Se proporciona un sistema de notificación que proporciona información sobre eventos del paciente, como movimiento y/o incontinencia. El sistema de notificación permite utilizar una pluralidad de almohadillas de sensor de presión diferentes, así como una almohadilla de incontinencia, en asociación con un único monitor. (Traducción automática con Google Translate, sin valor legal)