Patent classifications
A61B5/208
Automated Urinary Output-Measuring Systems and Methods
An automated urinary output (UO)-measuring system includes a fluid container including a console coupled to one or more ultrasonic sensors and one or more accelerometers. The console includes a processor configured to receive accelerometer values from the one or more accelerometers, to determine an acceleration state of the fluid container, to activate the one or more ultrasonic sensors when the acceleration state of the fluid container is below a threshold, and to measure a volume of fluid in the fluid container when the acceleration state of the fluid container is zero. The system can further include a removable valve coupled to the fluid container and an attachment device including a pocket configured to accommodate the fluid container.
Systems and methods for assessing and treating hemorrhage and other conditions
Embodiments herein relate to systems, devices, and methods for assessing hemorrhage and other conditions and treating patients suffering from the same. In an embodiment, a method for detecting hemorrhage in a patient is included. The method can include obtaining a breath sample from the subject and contacting it with a chemical sensor element, the chemical sensor element including a plurality of discrete graphene varactors; sensing and storing capacitance of the discrete graphene varactors to obtain a sample data set; and classifying the sample data set into one or more preestablished hemorrhage classifications. Other embodiments are included herein.
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MONITORING UROLOGY DISEASES AND SYMPTOMS
A system for monitoring urological diseases and symptoms including a sampling reservoir having an opening and having a liquid held therein, the sampling reservoir configured to receive a biomaterial sample from a user through the opening, a sensor disposed proximate to the sampling reservoir, the sensor configured to measure a parameter of the liquid, generate a signal in response to the measurement, and a computing node, the computing node configured to receive the signal from the sensor, and determine therefrom a parameter of the biomaterial sample.
Body fluid meter assembly, in particular for measuring diuresis
A body fluid meter assembly for measuring diuresis including a body fluid collection container configured to collect body fluid such as urine, a body fluid meter unit including a load cell and a coupling mechanism configured to releasably couple the collection container to the load cell, which body fluid meter unit is configured to process sensor data supplied by the load cell and derive a measurement of a quantity and/or flow rate of the body fluid in the collection container as a function of load applied on the load cell, and tubing attached to an inlet port of the collection container and configured to be connected to a source of the body fluid. The collection container is a substantially rigid container and the coupling mechanism is a spring-loaded interlocking mechanism configured to cooperate with one or more interlocking members to interlock with the collection container to form a stable connection.
Automated urine output system for attachment to hospital bed
Disclosed herein is a system for monitoring urine output (UO) of a patient. The system includes a UO module configured to couple with a collection container. The UO module includes (i) a frame configured for anchoring to frame rails of a bed, (ii) a load cell configured to measure a weight of UO within the container and (iii) logic stored in memory that determines volumetric UO data from the load cell and transmits the UO data across a network to an external entity. An intermediate coupling device between the collection container and the UO module is configured to couple with the collection container and inhibit decoupling from the collection container. The intermediate coupling device includes an identification device attached thereto, identification device including patient information, and the logic links the UO data to the patient information.
Fluid therapy based on adjusted urine output rate, and associated systems, devices, and methods
This present disclosure relates to fluid therapy based on adjusted urine output rate and/or sodium output rate, and associated systems, devices, and methods. Exemplary methods can include receiving a sodium excretion input for the patient; receiving a urine output rate; determining an adjusted urine output rate based on the sodium excretion input and the urine output rate; and providing fluid therapy based on the adjusted urine output rate. By determining the amount and/or rate of the infused diuretic and/or hydration fluid based on a patient's actual sodium excretion levels, embodiments of the present technology can optimize and/or customize all or a subset of a diuretic therapy to an individual patient's physiology.
METHOD AND SYSTEM TO MONITOR URINE OUTPUT AND MANAGE FLUID RETENTION IN A PATIENT
A method to treat patients suffering from fluid overload including: administrating a diuretic to the patient to increase urine output of the patient; monitoring intravascular volume of the patient; and maintaining the patient in a condition in which the intravascular volume is below a baseline intravascular volume and above a hemodynamic level by adjusting the administered diuretic.
Patient fluid management systems and methods employing integrated fluid status sensing
Patient fluid management systems, particularly for use in treating patients at various stages of heart failure, are disclosed. Disclosed systems employ vascular dimension monitoring sensors to provide accurate, early, real-time estimation of circulating blood volume as an input metric to the system control, allowing for more accurate modulation of treatment based on the patient's current fluid volume state.
Method and system for deriving a pressure flow study score and components thereof
A method of assessing pressure flow study data is provided. The method is characterized by obtaining a select weighted average composite of select derived symptom sub-scores via use of a urodynamic system characterized by, in operative combination, a processor, memory and symptom score software executable by the processor, the urodynamic system receiving input from at least pressure and urine flow sensing devices. A flow rate efficiency sub-score is derived, along with a voided urine volume sub-score, a post void residual sub-score, a flow pattern sub-score and a pressure pattern sub-score.
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.