An oxygen concentrator 100 apparatus and a method thereof implement operations control to efficiently release oxygen enriched gas to reduce potential waste. The control methodology may include generating a profile such as a minimum inhalation flow profile of the user. The profile may be based on a size parameter of the user. The method may determine one or more control parameters characterizing a bolus of oxygen enriched gas based on the generated flow profile. The control methodology may then generate a bolus release control signal, such as for a supply valve, according to the determined one or more control parameters. The oxygen concentrator may then, with the control signal, release and deliver a bolus of oxygen enriched gas for a user such as for reducing waste.

The Intelligent Automatic Oxygen Therapy System provides a device that allows the automatic and intelligent dosage of the percentage of an oxygen/air gas mixture and the flow delivered to each patient through non-invasive oxygen therapy procedures, based on the analysis of several measured variables that confirm the SpO2 value before taking any action. This device allows to measure biomedical signs with the main object of monitoring the oxygen saturation (SpO2), confirming its value with the analysis of the mentioned signs according to their concordance and interrelationship with each other. The equipment through artificial intelligence detects events that can occur due to the movement or for misplaced sensors. It also keeps and analyzes the records of the patient, evaluates the alarms in an intelligent way by correlating all acquired data; with this analysis the equipment can automatically and reliably provide the oxygen/air mixture adequate for each patient, with five operation modes. It activates the processed and valid alarms in an intelligent way and informs in a timely manner to the personal staff about possible found pathologies.

Methods, apparatuses, and systems for robotic insertion of a screw, a rod, or another component of a surgical implant into a patient are disclosed. Synchronous insertion of screws is performed by multiple surgical robots or a single surgical robot having multiple arms and end effectors. The movements of each robotic arm are coordinated into position in preparation of the insertion of multiple surgical implant components at the same time or in the same surgical step. The insertion of the surgical implant components is performed while monitoring the insertion progress. The insertion is completed autonomously or in coordination with a surgeon.

A system and methods of maintaining communication with a medical device for exchange of information, instructions, and programs, in a highly reliable manner. Apparatus and methods for accomplishing this task include: 1) The inclusion of a locating device in the system, in close proximity to an implanted device, but which does not drain the implanted device battery. 2) The use of motion detection and global positioning system devices to locate elements within a communicating system for the medical device; 3) The assessment of received signal quality by elements of the system; 4) The use of a notification system for a device user who is moving out of range of communications; and 5) Documenting the absolute and functional integrity of instructions received by the medical device. A method of assuring the identification of communication participants is presented.

Methods, apparatuses, and systems for robotic insertion of a screw, a rod, or another component of a surgical implant into a patient are disclosed. Synchronous insertion of screws is performed by multiple surgical robots or a single surgical robot having multiple arms and end effectors. The movements of each robotic arm are coordinated into position in preparation of the insertion of multiple surgical implant components at the same time or in the same surgical step. The insertion of the surgical implant components is performed while monitoring the insertion progress. The insertion is completed autonomously or in coordination with a surgeon.

A nasal device is provided to measure an aspect of gas flowing through a user's nose. The nasal device includes a body having a first interior side and a second, opposing interior side. The body forms a lumen between the first interior side and the second interior side through which the gas flows into and out of the user's nose. The nasal device further includes an emitter coupled to the first interior side and configured to emit emitted energy, a detector coupled to the second interior side and configured to receive detected energy, and a wireless transceiver coupled to the body and configured to transmit data corresponding to at least one of the emitted energy and the detected energy.

Provided are concepts for generating an indicator of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in a subject. In particular, an elasticated bag suitable for inflation is utilised, such that a change in a measurable characteristic of the elasticated during exhalation of the subject is detected. The change in the measurable characteristic may be analyzed so as to generate an indicator of COPD. Thus, this indicator may be used by a skilled professional in deciding whether to further investigate the possible presence of COPD.

An electrode lead comprises an electrically insulative cuff body and at least three axially aligned electrode contacts circumferentially disposed along the inner surface of the cuff body when in the furled state. The electrode contacts may be circumferentially disposed around a nerve, and an electrical pulse train may be delivered to the electrode contacts thereby stimulating the nerve to treat obstructive sleep apnea. The electrical pulse train may be one that pre-conditions peripherally located nerve fascicles to not be stimulated, while stimulating centrally located nerve fascicles. A feedback mechanism can be used to titrate electrode contacts and electrical pulse train to the patient. A sensor that is affixed to the case of a neurostimulator can be used to measure physiological artifacts of respiration, and a motion detector can be used to sense tapping of the neurostimulator to toggle the neurostimulator between an ON position and an OFF position.

A power supply device includes: a power supply circuit configured to supply power to a vital sensor; a capacitor electrically connected to the power supply circuit; a connector configured to supply power for charging the capacitor; and a shield case covering at least the power supply circuit and the capacitor to shield an electromagnetic wave.

Resuscitation and ventilation monitoring devices are provided. A device includes an inlet in fluid communication with airflows exchanged with lungs of a patient and an airflow meter for measuring characteristics of the airflows. A user may provide a controller with patient information, e.g., height, weight, gender, or age, via a measurement selector, enabling the controller to determine acceptable ranges of measured airflow characteristics. The device may determine a current mode of ventilation and associated ventilator settings based on the measured airflow characteristics. The device may also identify and filter out artifacts present in the ventilation signal, and determine whether a respiratory failure phenotype is present in the ventilation. If the current mode of ventilation and associated ventilator settings fall outside an acceptable range, the ventilation is classified as off-target and the controller may cause a sensory alarm to alert the user. The device may suggest a corrective action based on the type of off-target ventilation detected. The device may also continuously analyze ventilation to determine changes in lung compliance over time and to identify pathological changes over time. The device may work within a network of devices and user interfaces via wired or wireless communication, and is not restricted to or dependent on the type of ventilatory device with which a patient is being supported.