The invention relates to a multifunctional measuring device comprising a housing (1) having an upper shell (2) and a lower shell (3), which are movable relative to one another by means of a hinge mechanism (4) and comprise cavities which correspond to one another, wherein the cavities form a chamber (9) accessible from the outside for receiving a human finger, wherein an optical measuring unit having an optical module (11), which comprises at least one light source (12) and at least one sensor, is arranged in the chamber (9), and means for data evaluation and/or data transfer are integrated in or on the housing. The aim of the invention is to develop a compact, easy-to-handle measuring device of this kind such that it is possible to determine a variety of parameters that can be determined non-invasively by means of the measuring device. Furthermore, statistical methods are intended to be used to make it possible to determine additional parameters that are normally not directly accessible to the non-invasive measurement. To do this, the invention proposes that different sensor systems are integrated in the compact measuring device, in the chamber (9) and/or on the outside of the housing (1).

A subcutaneously implantable device is implantable into a body of a patient, and includes a prong and an electrode. The prong has a contact portion at or adjacent to a distal end thereof that is configured to contact an organ, a nerve, and/or a tissue of the patient. The prong is constructed to apply pressure to the organ, the nerve, and/or the tissue so as to maintain contact between the contact portion and the organ, the nerve, and/or the tissue without fixing the contact portion to the organ, the nerve, and/or the tissue. The electrode is provided at the contact portion of the prong, is configured to contact the organ, the nerve, and/or the tissue, and is electrically coupled or couplable with circuitry that is configured to provide monitoring, therapeutic, and/or diagnostic capabilities with respect to the organ, the nerve, and/or the tissue.

A method and system for monitoring neuromuscular blockade in patients during surgical procedures. A stimulator provides stimulation to a nerve of the patient, such as train-of-four (TOF). Following such stimulation, the system and method creates a predicted recovery trend for the patient that is based upon measured recovery trend and a recovery model. The recovery model estimates a recovery trend for the patient based on initial model parameter values. The recovery model creates a predicted recovery trend that is used to estimate a recovery time for the patient. The trend values from the patient are monitored and compared to the predicted trend values throughout the operation as long as the NMT measurement is on. During recovery, the recovery model and recovery time estimates are updated based on the recovery trend being formed from measurements of the patient.

According to one aspect, the present description relates to a portable device (10) for acquiring electroencephalographic (EEG) signals emitted by a user. The portable device comprises a flexible support (11) intended to fit a localized region of the skull of the user and a set of sensors (13) of electrical signals generated by the neuronal activity of the user, arranged on said support (11) so as to form contacts with the scalp when the device is worn by the user. For each sensor, an electronic circuit for filtering and amplifying electrical signals detected by said sensor is incorporated in the flexible support (11) and forms, with said sensor, an active electrode. The portable device also comprises a housing (12) comprising an electronic system for processing signals from said electronic filtering and amplification circuits, said housing being linked mechanically to the flexible support to form, with said support, a means of attachment to a garment or accessory (101) intended to be worn by the user.

A squeeze-type electrode connector, relating to a technical field of electrodes, includes a shell and a clamping portion. The shell includes a connecting portion with a cavity defined therein. The connecting portion is made of an elastic material. The clamping portion includes a first metal sheet and a second metal sheet disposed on two sides of an interior of the cavity. A through-hole is defined through the first metal sheet. The first metal sheet is in staggered contact with the second metal sheet. The second metal sheet overlaps a part of the through-hole, so as to allow the through-hole to clamp an electrode sheet.

A squeeze-type electrode connector, relating to a technical field of electrodes, includes a shell and a clamping portion. The shell includes a connecting portion with a cavity defined therein. The connecting portion is made of an elastic material. The clamping portion includes a first metal sheet and a second metal sheet disposed on two sides of an interior of the cavity. A through-hole is defined through the first metal sheet. The first metal sheet is in staggered contact with the second metal sheet. The second metal sheet overlaps a part of the through-hole, so as to allow the through-hole to clamp an electrode sheet.

Devices and systems are provided that include an auxiliary electrocardiogram (ECG) assembly that can be utilized to acquire ECG data of a patient and transmit the ECG data to a handheld probe, such as an ultrasound probe. The handheld probe may include a housing and an ultrasound sensor that is at least partially surrounded by the housing. The ultrasound sensor may be located at or near a sensor face of the handheld probe. An auxiliary ECG connector is included that is at least partially exposed by the housing of the handheld probe. The auxiliary ECG connector may be utilized to electrically couple one or more auxiliary ECG leads to the handheld probe.

A clinical data acquisition system includes a probe and a mobile clinical viewing device communicatively coupleable to the probe. The probe includes at least one sensor that acquires physiological data of a patient. The mobile clinical viewing device includes a frame, a display, and a handle. The display is secured to a first side of the frame. The handle is secured to a second side of the frame. The handle includes a plurality of user input elements, and a user may control one or more operations of the mobile clinical viewing device by providing input via the user input elements on the handle. This allows a user to comfortably hold the mobile clinical viewing device and to control operations of the device in one hand, while the other hand is free to perform other operations such as holding the probe during examination of the patient.

Example portable devices, systems, and methods for monitoring hearing sensitivity are described herein. An example device includes a wearable member, a stimulator, and a sensor that includes a plurality of electrodes. The stimulator and the sensor are integrated into the wearable member. Additionally, the device includes a controller operably coupled to the stimulator and the sensor, and the controller is configured to deliver a stimulation signal to a subject's ear using the stimulator, and receive an electrophysiological response signal of the subject in response to the stimulation signal. The electrophysiological response signal is recorded by the sensor. Optionally, the controller is integrated into the wearable member.

Example portable devices, systems, and methods for monitoring hearing sensitivity are described herein. An example device includes a wearable member, a stimulator, and a sensor that includes a plurality of electrodes. The stimulator and the sensor are integrated into the wearable member. Additionally, the device includes a controller operably coupled to the stimulator and the sensor, and the controller is configured to deliver a stimulation signal to a subject's ear using the stimulator, and receive an electrophysiological response signal of the subject in response to the stimulation signal. The electrophysiological response signal is recorded by the sensor. Optionally, the controller is integrated into the wearable member.