Devices and methods for monitoring physiologic parameters are described where an airway device, in one embodiment, may comprise a mouthpiece section and an opening section defining one or more airway lumens therethrough with a first sensor in fluid communication with the one or more airway lumens and a second sensor positioned upon a hand-piece for contact against a portion of the user. The first sensor may be configured to detect an airway pressure when a user inhales or exhales through the one or more airway lumens, and the second sensor may be configured to detect a physiological signal from the user. Additionally, a controller may be in communication with the first and second sensors where the controller is programmed to correlate pressure oscillations in the airway pressure with heartbeats.

Aspects of the instant disclosure relate to an elongated medical device. In particular, the instant disclosure relates to apparatuses for sensing contact force. In various embodiments, a force sensing element including a tip and a catheter shaft, wherein the tip is configured to move relative to the shaft when an external force is applied to the tip comprising a transmitter configured to transmit a transmitter signal when external force is applied to the tip, a first plurality of sensors and a second plurality of sensors positioned proximate the transmitter, wherein each of the sensors is configured to receive the transmitter signal and the first plurality of sensors is longitudinally offset from the second plurality of sensors.

A pulse diagnosis apparatus includes a base, a bearing and a plurality of sensing module. The base has a motion module. The motion module is disposed on the base and moves back and forward in a first direction. The bearing is disposed on the motion module and includes a first face and a second face. Each sensing module includes a driving element, a flexible element and a sensing unit. The driving element moves in the first direction and passes through the bearing. The driving element includes a first terminal and a second terminal. The first terminal is adjacent to the second face. The second terminal is adjacent to the first face. The flexible element is hitched up the driving element. Two terminals of the flexible element are against the second terminal and the bearing. The sensing unit is disposed on the second terminal.

Apparatus is provided that includes left-nostril, right-nostril, and oral pressure sensors and oral pressure probes. A memory is configured to store left-nostril, right-nostril, and oral pressures sensed by the respective sensors, over a total period of at least 12 hours. A processor is configured to convert the left-nostril, right-nostril, and oral pressures stored in the memory to left-nostril, right-nostril, and oral pressure airflows, respectively, and calculate a series of orally-weighted laterality-indices over a respective series of sub-periods of the total period. Each of the orally-weighted laterality-indices of each of the sub-periods is indicative of a laterality index over the sub-period weighted by a normalized oral airflow over the sub-period, such that the greater the normalized oral airflow, the smaller the orally-weighted laterality-index. Each of the orally-weighted laterality-indices of each of the sub-periods reflects relative airflow through the left and the right nostrils over the sub-period. Other embodiments are also described.

An orthopedic system configured for use in a pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative assessment. The orthopedic system comprises a first screw, a second screw, a first device, a second device, and a computer. The first device and the second device are respectively coupled to a first bone and a second bone of a musculoskeletal system. The first and second devices each include electronic circuitry, one or more sensors, and an IMU. A bracket, wrap, or sleeve can be used to hold the first and second devices to the musculoskeletal system. The first and second devices are configured to send measurement data to a computer. The first and second devices each have an antenna system. Electronic circuitry in the first or second devices are configured to harvest energy from a received radio frequency signal to recharge a battery to maintain operation.

An ultrasound diagnostic apparatus includes: an image generator that generates ultrasound image data based on a reception signal received from an ultrasound probe that sends and receives ultrasound waves; a fastener that attaches the ultrasound probe to a subject and fastens the ultrasound probe on the subject such that a pressure applied to the subject to which the ultrasound probe is attached is adjustable; and a hardware processor. The hardware processor controls driving of the fastener, based on difference information between before fastening the ultrasound probe and during/after fastening the ultrasound probe, the difference information being on at least one of positional information on a position of an observation target of the subject, angle information on an angle of the observation target, and pressure information on a pressure applied to the subject.

A urinary output measuring system includes a system module, a fluid collection bag, and a pressure measurement tube having an open end disposed at the bottom interion of the fluid collection bag. The bag is configured to receive urine from a patient as delivered via a urinary catheter. The system module includes a pressure sensor, an air pump, and a valve. Processors perform operations of the system as defined by logic. A manifold defines fluid communication between the tube, the air pump, the pressure sensor, and the valve. Operations and methods include purging fluid from the tube, determining a pressure within the tube, and converting the pressure to a volume of urine within the bag. The bag includes a vent having includes a sterilizing filer and a hydrophobic membrane. The system module is configured to couple with a bed and suspend the bag.

An aspiration thrombectomy system is described with an aspiration catheter assembly having fittings interfaced with conduit and a pump. The aspiration catheter assembly can include a guide catheter and an aspiration catheter. The aspiration catheter can be positioned into an artery with a distal opening positioned proximal to a clot. The fittings can include a filter for removing thrombus from the aspiration flow. The fittings can include a flow meter for measuring flow to the pump. The fittings can include a pressure sensor for measuring pressure in the fittings. The aspiration catheter can be manipulated based on pressure and flow measurements. The fittings can include a docking manifold that can dock the connection suction of the suction extension to allow removal of the suction extension from hemostatic isolation and clearing of clots from the suction extension without further fittings such that the cleared suction extension can be efficiently reinserted for additional use.

A feeding analysis system reviews collected feeding data and provides analysis of data regarding nutritive sucking, feeding, and related activity.

The present invention relates to the diagnosis and treatment of pelvic floor prolapse. The diagnosis and treatment may involve the use of a multiple sensor-enabled device for vaginal insertion capable of providing real-time data regarding the pa -tient’s physiology, the position and movement of the urethra, and the muscular strength of the patient’s vagina and pelvic floor. The methods and devices of the invention may also be useful to addressing other medical issues, including urinary incontinence, sexual health, and fecal incontinence, as well as facilitate patient home wellness activities.