An arrangement for the medical care of a patient. The arrangement includes a total set of supply ports (22.1, 30.1), a frame (20), at least one detachably mountable wall panel (11.1, 11.4) and a respective wall panel fastening unit for each detachably mountable wall panel (11.1, 11.4). Each detachably mountable wall panel (11.1, 11.4) can be detachably fastened to the frame (20). The total set of supply ports (22.1, 30.1) provides the supply media, which all the medical devices need for intensive care. With the detachably mountable wall panels (11.1, 11.4) fastened to the frame (20), a remaining set of supply ports (22.1) remains free. This remaining set is capable of supplying the medical devices that are needed for normal care.

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.

Various embodiments concern locking release mechanisms that allow an articulated support arm to be moved between various vertical orientations. A locking release mechanism may include a handle release mechanism positioned within the handle of the articulated support arm, and a gas spring release mechanism positioned within the body of the articulated support arm. The articulated support arm can include a gas spring that remains locked until the handle release mechanism is activated, e.g. by applying pressure to a grip actuator. Other embodiments concern cable management techniques for articulated support arms. Oftentimes, an articulated support arm will include cables routed through the arm that are configured to support an attachment. For example, the cable(s) may be adapted for audio signals, video signals, power, etc. The cable(s) can be readily cleaned and/or serviced when routed through an articulated support arm composed of one or more removable pieces.

A medical electrical equipment power tap has multiple sockets and a power cord with a maximum current rating. The power tap includes a display to indicate information related to an instantaneous current draw of the power tap. The power tap also includes an electrical circuit which determines whether the instantaneous current draw exceeds a predetermined maximum allowed current which is less than the maximum current rating. The display provides a visual indication when the power tap's current draw exceeds the maximum allowed value, signifying that at least one item of medical electrical equipment should be unplugged from the power tap. The electrical circuit includes a current loop which passes through a structural portion of the power tap's housing for independently gauging the instantaneous current draw using a clamp probe.

Various embodiments are described herein for mobile units having an interior defined by fewer than four side walls, the mobile units being adapted to be interconnected with at least one like or different mobile unit, the at least one like or different mobile unit having fewer than four side walls, thereby to jointly form a large interior room with a longitudinal support structure for the roof structure of at least one of the mobile units.

A gripping assembly for gripping at least one conduit routed within a vertically adjustable medical boom head assembly includes a support, and a plurality of grip paddles pivotally mounted to the support and arranged around a central pathway for routing the at least one conduit, wherein the grip paddles are configured to pivot inwardly relative to the central pathway to grip the at least one conduit running through the central pathway.

An apparatus support, intended for fastening a mobile medical apparatus such as a defibrillator, an oxygen apparatus, a ventilator, a monitor, an infusion apparatus, an inhalation apparatus, an electrocardiograph, a transfusion pump, a life support system, an extracorporeal system, and a heart-lung machine, has a wall holder and a mounting plate. In the intended mounting state, the apparatus is oriented at least substantially or exactly horizontally and has upper and lower faces and side edges. The mounting plate has a fastening device for fastening a medical apparatus that is to be arranged on the upper face, and a damping device via which the mounting plate is fixed on the wall holder. The invention further relates to a medical assembly having such an apparatus support and having a medical apparatus as described above.

Various embodiments concern locking release mechanisms that allow an articulated support arm to be moved between various vertical orientations. A locking release mechanism may include a handle release mechanism positioned within the handle of the articulated support arm, and a gas spring release mechanism positioned within the body of the articulated support arm. The articulated support arm can include a gas spring that remains locked until the handle release mechanism is activated, e.g. by applying pressure to a grip actuator. Other embodiments concern cable management techniques for articulated support arms. Oftentimes, an articulated support arm will include cables routed through the arm that are configured to support an attachment. For example, the cable(s) may be adapted for audio signals, video signals, power, etc. The cable(s) can be readily cleaned and/or serviced when routed through an articulated support arm composed of one or more removable pieces.

A power transfer system comprises a patient support apparatus and a power transfer device. The power transfer system provides convenience and ease of connection between a power source and the patient support apparatus to provide power to one or more electrically powered devices on the patient support apparatus or to provide energy for an energy storage device on the patient support apparatus.

A power transfer system comprises a patient support apparatus and a power transfer device. The power transfer system provides convenience and ease of connection between a power source and the patient support apparatus to provide power to one or more electrically powered devices on the patient support apparatus or to provide energy for an energy storage device on the patient support apparatus.