A fluid source comprises a connector assembly for connecting a fluid supply device to either a first therapy device or to a second therapy device. A controller automatically provides a first configuration of a user interface associated with a first therapy when a supply connector is operatively coupled to the first therapy device and provides a second configuration of the user interface associated with a second therapy, different than the first configuration, when the supply connector is operatively coupled to the second therapy device. A hanger assembly is provided to hang the fluid source on different support structures. The fluid source also comprises a housing with a watershed region to shed liquid away from the user interface.

A computer system for identifying a posture adopted by a subject is disclosed. The computer system includes a computer processor that is configured to execute the following functions: obtain a set of reference pressure images, each of the reference pressure images associated with a known posture; obtain a recorded pressure image of the subject; compare the recorded pressure image of the subject with a candidate pressure image from the set of reference pressure images; and repeat the comparing function until the recorded pressure image with the candidate pressure image.

A medical bed horizontal driving mechanism includes a bracket, a drum, an electric motor, and a position sensor. The bracket is configured to be fixedly connected to a bed frame of a medical bed. The drum is rotatably connected to the bracket. The drum is rotatable to drive a bed board of the medical bed to move relative to the bed frame. The electric motor is arranged in a cavity of the drum. A housing of the electric motor is fixedly connected to the bracket. An output shaft of the electric motor is connected to the drum to drive the drum to rotate relative to the bracket. The position sensor is arranged in the cavity of the drum. The position sensor can detect a rotational position of the drum and generate a position signal, which is used to control the electric motor.

A weight scale system is for measuring the weight of an object, which includes a bed section, a vertical separator actuator and a controller. The bed section includes a lower-platform, an upper-platform and weight sensor assemblies located on the lower-platform, each includes at least one weight sensor. The bed section further includes at least one vertical-separator. The vertical-separator actuator is coupled with the vertical-separator and with the controller. The controller is coupled with the weight sensors. The controller directs the vertical-separator actuator to operate the bed section in at least two modes, a referencing mode in which the vertical-separator detaches the upper-platform from the weight sensor assemblies, thereby enabling referencing the weight sensors, and a weighing mode, in which the vertical separator re-attaches the upper-platform with the weight sensor assemblies, such that the weight associated with the upper-platform is fully applied on the weight sensors.

A patient support apparatus includes a load cell, disposed between a base and a litter, that is configured to generate an output representative of a load acting on the patient support surface. The load cell is associated with a calibration reference symbol assigned to the load cell to define a calibration value for a parameter of the load cell. A user interface is configured to receive user input of a virtual symbol corresponding to the calibration reference symbol. A controller is configured to store a plurality of calibration reference symbols and a plurality of representative calibration values each associated with one of the plurality of calibration reference symbols, initiate a calibration procedure, determine a representative calibration value for each calibration reference symbol, calibrate the parameter of the load cell based on the representative calibration value determined based on the virtual symbol, and determine weight acting on the litter.

A patient support apparatus, such as a bed, cot, stretcher, etc., for supporting a patient includes an exit detection system with multiple user-selectable modes of operation that each have different sensitivity levels for triggering an exit alert. The exit detection system also includes one or more non-user selectable modes of operation that are automatically implemented in response to a triggering action. For example, a transition mode may be automatically implemented when the user attempts to switch from a first user-selectable mode to a different user selectable mode, or a motion mode may be automatically implemented when movement of one or more components of the patient support apparatus occurs. In the transition mode, the exit detection system may use a least restrictive sensitivity level. In the motion mode, the exit detection system may inhibit exit alerts and/or change the criteria for issuing the exit alert.

A monitoring system for a patient fall risk protocol includes a support apparatus that includes a sensor configured to sense a position of a patient. A control unit is in communication with the sensor. The control unit is configured to monitor the position of the patient relative to a monitoring area on the support apparatus. The control unit is configured to determine a preliminary risk evaluation. A controller is in communication with the support apparatus. The controller is configured to receive the preliminary risk evaluation from the support apparatus and adjust a monitoring level of the monitoring area in response to the preliminary risk evaluation.

A patient support apparatus, mobile integrated critical care unit. a patient bed includes more than a system such as a ventilation system, monitoring system, and a bar as a holder for syringe and infusion pumps implemented with their power supply and supported with examination light. Left head side rail includes monitoring system interface and the rear side of the same side rail includes the docking area for patient probes which in communicate with monitoring electronic system fixed inside the side rail. Ventilation system interface at the right head side rail. Inspiration and expiration modules coupled to the backside of the patient backrest board connected to the patient through a breathing circuit. Ventilation system control box, ventilation power box, gases control box, located at the unit base frame. A wall-mounted monitor displays systems data. The unit provided with blower and back up oxygen cylinder to support the ventilation system.

A patient support apparatus, mobile integrated critical care unit. a patient bed includes more than a system such as a ventilation system, monitoring system, and a bar as a holder for syringe and infusion pumps implemented with their power supply and supported with examination light. Left head side rail includes monitoring system interface and the rear side of the same side rail includes the docking area for patient probes which in communicate with monitoring electronic system fixed inside the side rail. Ventilation system interface at the right head side rail. Inspiration and expiration modules coupled to the backside of the patient backrest board connected to the patient through a breathing circuit. Ventilation system control box, ventilation power box, gases control box, located at the unit base frame. A wall-mounted monitor displays systems data. The unit provided with blower and back up oxygen cylinder to support the ventilation system.

A patient support apparatus that is adaptable to multiple modes of transport includes a variable length base and a drive system that includes two independently drivable wheels that are responsive to inputs from a user to steer the patient support apparatus.