Patent classifications
A61M1/1698
Temperature management system for patients during stationary and mobile ECLS/ECMO therapy
The present invention relates to a system (5) for temperature management for patients in stationary and mobile ECLS and/or ECMO therapy, with at least one disposable (7) and a fluid circuit (9), wherein the disposable (7) comprises at least one reservoir (10) or bag provided with at least one supply line (12) and a drain line (14), further provided at least one pumping unit element (11) as part of the disposable (7), by means of which liquid in the reservoir (10) or bag can be pumped through the fluid circuit (9). Furthermore, the present invention relates to a disposable (7) for such a system (5).
Extracorporeal blood pump, heart-lung machine, method for operating an extracorporeal blood pump, and method for operating a heart-lung machine
The present invention relates to a pulsatile positive-displacement pump with a flexible positive-displacement diaphragm which is operated pneumatically and by whose movement the blood is aspirated and displaced. A mechanical switching device in the interior of a drive unit ensures an autonomous operation of the blood pump, wherein no electricity or electronics system is needed.
Method and apparatus for assessing cardiac output in veno-venous extracorporeal blood oxygenation
A system for calculating cardiac output of a patient on an extracorporeal blood oxygenation circuit includes measuring first oxygenated blood flow rate by a pump in the extracorporeal circuit and a corresponding arterial oxygen saturation and recirculation in the extracorporeal circuit, then changing the pump flow rate, such as decreased, to produce a corresponding change in arterial oxygen saturation (wherein such change is outside of normal operating variances or drift), which change in the arterial oxygen saturation and recirculation are measured. From the first flow rate and the second flow rate along with the corresponding measured recirculation and the arterial oxygen saturation, the CO of the patient can be calculated, without reliance upon a measure of venous oxygen saturation. The system also includes an accommodation of oxygenation by the lungs of the patient during the extracorporeal blood oxygenation.
Oxygen Reserve for ECMO Therapy
An extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) system for infusing blood with oxygen and for removing carbon dioxide from blood includes a mobile oxygen storage device to provide oxygen to an oxygenator while the patient is either stationary or in ambulation. While the patient is stationary, the oxygen storage device supplies oxygen to the oxygenator for a wall oxygen supply, and excess oxygen from the wall supply additionally refills a reserve oxygen tank. While the patient is ambulating, the oxygen storage device supplies oxygen to the oxygenator for an oxygen concentrator that is supplemented from the oxygen tank, and excess oxygen from the concentrator additionally refills the oxygen tank.
LOCO-REGIONAL PERFUSION OF A KIDNEY
Disclosed is a method for treating a renal condition by loco-regional perfusion of one or both of a patient's kidneys. A closed circuit may be formed with a perfusion catheter positioned in the renal artery of the kidney, a recovery catheter positioned in the renal vein of the kidney, and an external membrane oxygenator disposed therebetween. A perfusate containing, for example, a drug may be circulated through the closed circuit while isolating the closed circuit from the patient's systemic circulation.
Trauma patient hemorrhage control including rapid autotransfusion
A method for onsite hemorrhage control in trauma patients using a portable rapid autotransfusion device can involve recovering a first portion of patient blood from an extravascular space into a fluid reservoir of the device. A negative internal pressure can be applied to the blood. The blood can be conditioned, such as by oxygenating and removing carbon dioxide. The conditioned blood can be returned to the patient intravenously at a rate that matches the rate of blood recovery, ensuring that the net volume of returned blood is maintained substantially equal to the net volume of removed blood.
Devices, systems and methods for improved radiotherapy efficacy
The present disclosure relates generally to the field of medical devices. In particular, the present disclosure relates to devices, systems and methods for improved efficacy of radiotherapy treatment of hypoxic tumors. For example, the disclosed devices, systems and methods may statically or continuously oxygenate hypoxic tumors immediately prior to or simultaneous with irradiation.
Blood conditioning assembly for use with an extracorporeal life support system
A blood conditioning assembly for use with an extracorporeal life support system may include an oxygenator including a housing and a gas exchanger disposed within the housing, and an axial pump extending from the housing and configured to drive fluid flow through the oxygenator. The axial pump may be integrally formed with the housing of the oxygenator. The blood conditioning assembly may be devoid of external tubing between the axial pump and the oxygenator.
Extracorporeal oxygenator with integrated air removal system
Extracorporeal blood flow circuit devices can be used during medical procedures such as on-pump open-heart surgery. For example, extracorporeal heat exchange and oxygenation devices can be used to facilitate surgical procedures such as coronary artery bypass grafting. In some embodiments, such an oxygenation device can include an integrated air removal structure. In particular embodiments, the air removal structure can comprise one or more porous hollow fibers.
VA ECMO WITH PULMONARY ARTERY VENTILATION
A veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation system includes a dual lumen drainage cannula configured for withdrawing blood from a patient's vasculature in a manner that provides a perfusion of oxygenated blood with reduced carbon dioxide content while unloading the left ventricle, with two points of access to the patient's vasculature. The dual lumen drainage cannula has a first drainage tube and a second drainage tube co-axially aligned with the first drain-age tube. The first and second drainage tubes are fluidly coupled to a connector. A blood pump having a pump inlet is configured for fluidly connecting with the connector, while an oxygenator having an oxygenator inlet is configured for fluidly connecting with a pump outlet. An infusion cannula is configured for fluidly connecting with an oxygenator outlet for infusing oxygenated blood into a patient's bloodstream.