Patent classifications
A61B5/208
A METHOD AND A SYSTEM FOR MEASURING INSTANTANEOUS INFLOW RATE OF URINE
The present invention provides a system for measuring instantaneous inflow rate of liquid, comprising: a receptacle, comprising an opening at a top side, a nozzle at a bottom and/or multiple holes on the side section of said receptacle configured to receive the inflow of liquid from said top opening, and simultaneously release said liquid through said nozzles; a sensing device, configured to sense the level of liquid within the receptacle and produce signals indicative of the level of liquid in the receptacle; and a processor, configured to receive said signals, calculate the level of liquid in the receptacle according to said signals; and analyze said calculations, to obtain the instantaneous inflow rate of liquid.
Automated Urinary Output-Measuring Systems and Methods
Disclosed are automated urinary output (“UO”)-measuring systems and methods. An automated UO-measuring system can include a container configured to collect a fluid such as urine. The container can include a console, one or more ultrasonic sensors coupled to the console for determining a fluid level within the container, one or more accelerometers coupled to the console for determining a near-zero acceleration state of the container for the determining of the fluid level within the container, and a valve configured to pass fluid therethrough by way of a fluid line coupled to the valve. The automated UO-measuring system can also include a container holder. The container holder can have a pocket for holding the container and a sleeve for securing the container to a user. A method of the automated UO-measuring system can include a method of using the automated UO-measuring system to collect and measure urine output of the user.
Automated Urinary Output Measuring System
Disclosed herein is an automated urinary output measuring system. The automated urinary output measuring system includes an automated urinary output measuring device configured to be suspended from a rim of a sanitary hardware device and receive a volume of voided urine. The automated urinary output measuring device can include a receiving trough having an opening, a door configured to cover the opening in a fluid tight seal, the door coupled to the receiving trough by a hinge, and a lip extending from the receiving trough configured to detachably couple the automated urinary output measuring device to the sanitary hardware device. The system can further include an ultrasonic measuring system having a console coupled to one or more ultrasonic sensors, and a flushing mechanism coupled to the sanitary hardware device.
Smart Bag to Measure Urine Output Via Catheter
Disclosed herein is a urine collection bag, system, and methods directed to automated measurement of a quantity of urine. The urine collection system can include the urine collection bag, a catheter, and flexible drainage tubing. The urine collection bag can include a collection area, force sensors, and circuitry configured to determine the volume of urine in the collection area based on pressure or weight measured by the force sensors, and the specific gravity of the urine. The catheter may include a small female external catheter (FEC) with an opening on a top side, a wicking catheter with a wicking area on a top side, a finger-mountable catheter, or a male external catheter (MEC). The tubing may be secured to a patient's leg with a stabilization device or a fabric strap. The catheter can remain on a patient while the patient stands or walks.
Automated Weight Based Fluid Output Monitoring System
Disclosed is an automated weight based fluid output monitoring system that can include a hanger having a securement ball defining a spherical surface and configured to engage a socket. The securement ball can include a sensor array configured to detect a change in pressure between the securement ball and the socket as well as a direction of force relative to a transverse axis of the socket. The hanger can further include a hook configured to be coupled to a fluid collection bag of a fluid drainage system. The hanger can further include a console having one or more processors, non-transitory storage medium, an energy source and a one or more logic modules configured to determine a change in fluid volume of the collection bag over time and an off-axis loading of the fluid collecting bag relative to the transverse axis.
Systems and methods for dynamic control of enteral feeding according to energy expenditure
A computer-implemented method of adjusting enteral feeding of a patient by an enteral feeding controller, comprising: computing an estimate of energy expenditure of the patient based on oxygen measurements and carbon dioxide measurements of the patient, computing a target composition and target feeding rate for the enteral feeding according to the computed estimate of energy expenditure, when the target composition and target feeding rate differ from a current enteral feeding composition and feeding rate by a requirement, generating instructions for adjustment, by an enteral feeding controller, of the rate of delivery of the enteral feeding according to the target composition, wherein the receiving the oxygen measurement, receiving the carbon dioxide measurement, and computing the estimate of energy expenditure are performing iteratively for every first time interval, and the generating instructions for adjustment are performed for a second time interval that is larger than the first time interval.
RELOCATION MODULE AND METHODS FOR SURGICAL EQUIPMENT
Modules for housing electronic and electromechanical medical equipment including a system to measure and record administration of one or more IV medications or fluids for IV administration. A system and method for fusing independent measures of the physiological parameters, in some examples using a Kalman filter for each possible combination of sensor measurements.
Managing fluid levels in a patient and associated devices, systems, and methods
Devices, systems, and methods for delivering fluid therapy to a patient are disclosed herein. An exemplary method can comprise obtaining a urine output rate from a patient; causing a diuretic to be provided to the patient at a dosage rate, wherein the dosage rate is increased over a period of time such that the urine output rate increases to be above a predetermined threshold within the period of time; and causing a hydration fluid to be provided to the patient at a hydration rate. The hydration rate can be set based on the urine output rate to drive net fluid loss from the patient.
INTERNET OF THINGS (IOT) SOLUTION FOR MANAGEMENT OF URINARY INCONTINENCE
The present disclosure relates to an intelligent internet of things (IoT) monitoring system, and in particular to techniques (e.g., systems, methods, computer program products storing code or instructions executable by one or more processors) for the implementation of an IoT solution to manage urinary incontinence. Some aspects are directed to the concept of a management platform that allows for end users such as health care providers, caretakers, or medical personnel to manage and monitor one or more subjects through one or more client devices using a network of sensors and IoT devices. Other aspects are directed the concept of a data analysis system configured to train and deploy one or more prediction models for analysis and tracking metrics of health or wellbeing for the one or more subjects.
Analytical Toilet with Pressure Sensor
An analytical toilet, comprising a bowl adapted to receive excreta; a source of refill water to the toilet controlled by a refill valve; a P-trap with a height over two inches in a drain from the toilet; a pressure sensor in fluid communication with the bowl; and a controller in communication with the pressure sensor and the refill valve; wherein the controller monitors water level in the toilet following a flush and controls the valve so that the toilet is filled to a water level no more than two inches in the P-trap is disclosed. An analytical toilet comprising a bowl adapted to receive excreta; a pressure sensor in fluid communication with the bowl; a drain valve adapted to allow or disallow flow from the bowl to a drain; and a controller in communication with the pressure sensor and the drain valve is disclosed.