An IV product transport device is configured to transport an IV product from one location to another in automated fashion. The transport device may comprise a chassis with one or more ports for IV products. A drive mechanism is configured to move the transport device. In one embodiment, the transport device includes a controller. Information may be provided to the controller about an IV product, such as its intended destination or use. The controller may also exchange information with a delivery device, such as an infusion pump, to verify that the IV product is delivered to the proper destination. The transport device may include a delivery mechanism for off-loading an IV product. The transport device may deliver IV products of various configurations, including one in which the product comprises a flexible bag and a container housing for supporting and protecting the fluid bag.

A mobile cart that holds a bag for receiving solid waste generated during a medical or surgical procedure. The cart includes a sensor that monitors whether or not an object containing metal is placed in the bag. A processor monitors the signal output by the sensor. If the sensor signal indicates that an object with a minimal amount of metal is placed in the bag, the processor momentarily asserts an audible alarm and continuously asserts a light alarm. The light alarm remains asserted until turned off. If, while the light alarm is on, the sensor signal indicates a second object with the minimal amount of waste is placed in the container, the processor again momentarily asserts the audible alarm. This provides notice that it may be necessary to investigate the contents of the bag to determine if not one but two or more objects were inadvertently discarded.

A medical supply cart system comprising a cart, a refrigeration device, and a power system. The cart includes an enclosure, a handle, a number of wheels rotatably mounted to the enclosure, and a number of supports each configured to be shifted between an operational position and an access position. The refrigeration device is configured to be positioned in the enclosure and retain perishable medical supplies at a lowered temperature. The power system is configured to power the refrigeration device and includes a number of batteries configured to directly power the refrigeration device, a genset configured to charge the plurality of batteries, and a solar array configured to charge the plurality of batteries.

A drawer includes insulation defining a climate-controlled insulated interior of the drawer, and a refrigeration system. The interior of the drawer may be divided into compartments having lids, and actuators may be provided for unlocking the lids. The actuators may include solenoids, which may be disposed outside the climate-controlled interior of the drawer. The drawer may include an air inlet, an outlet, and a fan. The fan may draw air through an air flow path defined at least in part by the insulation.

Prescription administration system for administering prescriptions to a plurality of patients. One embodiment provides a prescription administration system including a medication tray having a plurality of prescription boxes. Each of the plurality of prescription boxes is configured to receive a plurality of medications corresponding to a single administration time. The prescription administration system also includes an electronic processor. The electronic processor is configured to receive, via a user interface, a selection of an administering unit and identify a prescription box corresponding to the administering unit from the plurality of prescription boxes. The electronic processor is also configured to receive identification information of a patient and determine whether the identification information of the patient corresponds to the prescription box. The electronic processor is further configured to provide an indication when the identification information of the patient corresponds to the prescription box.

An example medical cabinet system disclosed herein includes a computing system that selectively enables access to a medication pack or other object based on a dispensing schedule, stores event data relating to operation of the cabinet system, and transmits that event data to a remote computing system over a communications network.

A patient bed includes a drainage bag sensor. The patient bed includes, for example, a frame configured to support a patient, a drainage bag holder coupled to the frame and configured to support a drainage bag, and a sensor to detect a presence of the drainage bag being supported by the drainage bag holder.

Examples of a module for housing unrelated electronic and electromechanical equipment for use during surgery. The module can include a lower section and a tower-like upper section. The lower section can house unrelated electronic and electromechanical equipment. The tower-like upper section can be located on top of the lower section. A water-resistant cowling can enclose at least a portion of the lower section and the tower-like upper section. A cartridge containing one or more ultraviolet-C producing lights can be protectively housed within the tower-like upper section. The cartridge containing one or more ultraviolet-C producing lights can be configured to emerge upward from a top of the tower-like upper section to substantially seat itself on the top of the tower-like upper section when activated allowing the ultraviolet-C light to disinfect the patient and staff-contacting upper surfaces of the equipment in the operating room.