Patent classifications
A61B5/02208
BLOOD PRESSURE MEASUREMENT METHOD AND APPARATUS
A method to determine a real-time blood pressure reference value according to the blood pressure fluctuation factor can determine a blood pressure state by the ratio of the blood pressure measurement value to the blood pressure reference value, and to display the blood pressure reference value, the blood pressure measurement value and the description information of the blood pressure state by the output device. The system, applying the method, includes a mobile terminal and a medical health monitoring system. The application program of the method is downloaded and installed through network connection and APP store or I/O device, so as to describe the user's blood pressure status based on the real-time blood pressure reference value, and report the blood pressure status information and medical advice to the user via network connection.
PATIENT MONITORING SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHODS
Various patient monitoring systems, devices, and methods are disclosed for monitoring physiological parameters of a patient. A noninvasive blood pressure monitor can include an inflatable cuff, a pressure transducer, an air pump, and a plurality of air paths connecting the inflatable cuff, the pressure transducer, and the air pump. The monitor can also include an acoustic filter provided along at least one of the air paths. In some cases, the monitor can include first and second air pumps, as well as a processor to independently control operating characteristics of the air pumps. The processor can also control the air pumps so as to provide a first inflation rate for the inflatable cuff during a non-measurement portion of an inflation phase and a second, higher inflation rate during a measurement portion of the inflation phase.
Simultaneous multi-parameter physiological monitoring device with local and remote analytical capability
Handheld medical diagnostic instrument that provides high time-resolution pulse waveforms associated with multiple parameters including blood pressure measurements, blood oxygen saturation levels, electrocardiograph (ECG) measurements, and temperature measurements. The device stores and analyzes the pulse waveforms simultaneously obtained from all tests, and thereby allows an unusually detailed view into the functioning of the user's cardiovascular heart-lung system. The device is designed for use by unskilled or semi-skilled users, thus enabling sophisticated cardiovascular measurements to be obtained in a home environment. Data from the device can be analyzed onboard, with local computerized devices, and/or with remote server based systems. The device or remote server may be configured to analyze this data according to various algorithms chosen by the physician to be most appropriate to that patient's particular medical condition (e.g. COPD patient algorithms). The device or remote server may be further configured to automatically provide alerts and drug recommendations.
Projecting Blood Pressure Measurements With Limited Pressurization
Methods for estimating blood pressure values, and related blood pressure measurement systems, account for patient specific attributes. A method of estimating a blood pressure value of a patient includes receiving feature vector data corresponding to a pressure variation of a blood pressure cuff. The feature vector data is derived from physiological signals of the patient measured over the pressure variation of the blood pressure cuff. A first blood pressure value of the patient is estimated using a first algorithm that employs the feature vector data as input data.
Automated replenishment system for personal medical kits
The MedicSMART system can be a replenishment system for personal medical kits. The personal medical kit can house an inventory of personal use medical supplies within a container that is in a location personally associated with a user. Each medical supply can have a radio-frequency identification (RFID) tag affixed thereon. The payment artifact can be used for the user's electronic transactions. The MedicSMART system can be configured to automatically replenish the inventory of the personal medical kit using a client device, supply thresholds, supplier data, and a server. The client device can be installed within the container to collect data from the RFID tags. The supply thresholds can define minimum values for the medical supplies. The supplier data can define suppliers for purchasing the medical supplies. The server can be configured to automatically order medical supplies to maintain the personal medical kit in an acceptable state.
LIQUID INHIBITING AIR INTAKE FOR BLOOD PRESSURE MONITOR
A blood pressure monitoring device configured to attach and supply air to a blood pressure cuff can include a housing having an interior, a port configured to enable fluid communication between the interior of the housing and an interior of the blood pressure cuff, and an air intake configured to allow ambient air to enter the interior of the housing and further configured to inhibit liquids from entering the interior of the housing. The air intake can define a non-linear passageway for ambient air to enter the interior of the housing. The housing can have a first side and a first inner wall. The air intake can be defined by a first opening in the first side and a second opening in the first inner wall. The first opening can be not aligned with the second opening.
BLOOD PRESSURE MONITOR ATTACHMENT ASSEMBLY
A blood pressure monitor configured to removably mount to a cuff in a substantially symmetrical position with respect to a width of the cuff can include a housing defining an interior, a first port, and a second port. The first port can: secure to a first prong of the cuff when the cuff is mounted in a first orientation; receive and secure to a second prong of the cuff when the cuff is mounted in a second orientation; and enable fluid communication between the interior and at least one of a first fluid passage within the first prong and a second fluid passage within the second prong. The second port can: secure to the second prong of the cuff when the cuff is mounted in the first orientation; and receive and secure to the first prong of the cuff when the cuff is mounted in the second orientation.
ELECTROCARDIOGRAM DEVICE
An electrocardiogram device configured to transmit at least one signal responsive to a wearer's cardiac electrical activity can include a disposable portion and a reusable portion configured to mechanically and electrically mate with each other. The disposable portion can include a base having at least one mechanical connector portion, a plurality of cables and corresponding external ECG electrodes, and a first plurality of electrical connectors associated with the plurality of cables. The reusable portion can include a cover having at least one mechanical connector portion, a second plurality of electrical connectors configured to electrically connect with the first plurality of electrical connectors of the disposable portion, and an output connector port configured to transmit at least one signal responsive to one or more signals outputted by the external ECG electrodes of the disposable portion.
PHYSIOLOGICAL MONITORING DEVICE ATTACHMENT ASSEMBLY
An assembly for enabling a caregiver to secure a physiological monitoring device to an arm of a user can include the physiological monitoring device a cradle configured to removably secure to the physiological monitoring device and to the user's arm. The physiological monitoring device can include a first connector port configured to electrically connect to a first cable and a first locking tab movable between an extended position and a retracted position. The cradle can include a base, first and second sidewalls, a back wall connected to the base and the first and second sidewalls. The cradle can further include a first opening in the back wall configured to receive the first connector port and a second opening in the first sidewall configured to receive the first locking tab when the physiological monitoring device is secured to the cradle and the first locking tab is in the extended position.
CHARGING STATION FOR PHYSIOLOGICAL MONITORING DEVICE
A charging station for providing power to a physiological monitoring device can include a charging bay and a tray. The charging bay can include a charging port configured to receive power from a power source. The tray can be positioned within and movably mounted relative to the charging bay. The tray can be further configured to secure the physiological monitoring device and move between a first position and a second position. In the first position, the tray can be spaced away from the charging port, and, in the second position, the tray can be positioned proximate the charging port, thereby allowing the physiological monitoring device to electrically connect to the charging port.