| DRAEGER MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC. Patent applications |
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| 20120083706 | ECG DATA DISPLAY METHOD FOR RAPID DETECTION OF MYOCARDIAL ISCHEMIA - Measured values of ST segment deviations obtained from a multi-lead ECG are transformed and displayed on a polar ST Circle Display, with zero ST deviation values located on a circle having a diameter that is greater than a maximum absolute ST segment deviation value obtained for any measured or derived lead. An ischemic condition and a location of the ischemia can thereby be easily determined. | 04-05-2012 |
| 20120022620 | WARMING THERAPY DEVICE INCLUDING HEATED MATTRESS ASSEMBLY - An apparatus and method for performing warming therapy is described. In one exemplary embodiment, the apparatus includes a patient support assembly and at least one heating element coupled to the patient support assembly, formed of a plurality of heating cells. In another exemplary embodiment, the heating element is formed of a plurality of separate heating segments which may be Individually controlled. In yet another exemplary embodiment, the heating element is coupled to at least one oxygen sensor and a control system for controlling the power applied to the heating element based on the oxygen level measured by the oxygen sensor. The heating element may be made of materials which are X-ray transparent, so that a patient disposed on a heated mattress will not need to be moved from the mattress to have effective X-ray diagnostics performed. | 01-26-2012 |
| 20110319702 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING TREATMENT IN A WARMING DEVICE - An apparatus and method for performing warming therapy is described. In one exemplary embodiment, the apparatus includes a patient support platform, a patient chamber, a heating source, and a rigid connection member for connecting hoses to the patient chamber. The rigid connection member provide an interface between hoses disposed inside the patient chamber, and hoses disposed outside. The connection member preferably includes one or more interconnection nozzles, removably attached thereto, for connecting the internal hoses to the external hoses. Each of the interconnection nozzles preferably includes an interior connection surface exposed to an interior of the patient chamber, and an external connection surface exposed to an external of the patient chamber. | 12-29-2011 |
| 20110172487 | WARMING THERAPY DEVICE INCLUDING MODULAR HUMIDIFICATION SYSTEM - An apparatus and method for performing warming therapy is described. In one exemplary embodiment, the apparatus includes a base ( | 07-14-2011 |
| 20110166411 | WARMING THERAPY DEVICE INCLUDING RESUSCITATION CONTROL SYSTEM - An apparatus and method for performing warming therapy is described. In one exemplary embodiment, the apparatus includes a patient support assembly ( | 07-07-2011 |
| 20110160521 | WARMING THERAPY DEVICE INCLUDING DUAL CHANNEL AIR CIRCULATION SYSTEM - An apparatus and method for performing warming therapy is described. In one exemplary embodiment, the apparatus includes a patient support assembly and an air circulation system coupled to the patient support assembly, which includes first and second air flow channels which are separate from one another. The first and second air flow channels may be separately activated, depending upon the air flow required. Additionally, the elements of the air circulation system are easily disassembled, so as to allow easy cleaning of the system which, in turn, maintains a sterile patient environment. | 06-30-2011 |
| 20110160520 | WARMING THERAPY DEVICE INCLUDING PUMP ASSEMBLY WITH INTEGRATED HEATING ELEMENT - An apparatus and method for performing warming therapy is described. In one exemplary embodiment, the apparatus includes a patient support assembly and a pump assembly coupled to the patient support assembly, for providing heated air to a patient. The pump assembly may include one or more heating elements coupled to the sidewalk thereof for providing heating of air flowing through the pump assembly. | 06-30-2011 |
| 20110046433 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING TEMPERATURE IN A WARMING THERAPY DEVICE - An apparatus and method for performing warming therapy is described, In one exemplary embodiment, the apparatus includes a patient support assembly and a hood adapted to cover a portion of the patient support assembly, where the hood is comprised of at least one side wall which includes at least one thermoelectric element. The thermoelectric element may be controlled by a current source to effect heating and cooling of a patient disposed on the patient support assembly. | 02-24-2011 |
| 20100280339 | AUTOMATIC WIRELESS PAN/LAN SWITCHING - A communication system is used by a portable patient monitoring device for connecting to other devices, including a docking station, via one or more networks. The communications system includes an adaptive communication interface which, when the patient monitoring device is docked, establishes communication with a first network, and receives from a first docking station a first unique identifier that identifies the first docking station, allowing the patient monitoring device to communicate patient parameters to the first destination. While the portable patient monitoring device is undocked, the adaptive communication interface is inhibited from establishing communication with a network providing an identifier to the portable patient monitor that does not match the first unique identifier. Upon docking to a second docking station, the patient monitoring device establishes communication with a second network using a new unique identifier received from the second docking station via a second exclusive communication link. | 11-04-2010 |
| 20100261948 | MODULAR WARMING THERAPY DEVICE - Provided is a modular infant care system having a warming therapy device and a peripheral device. The warming therapy device includes a plurality of wheels and a patient support surface having an adjustable height. The peripheral device has at least one wheel and is adapted for releasably engaging the warming therapy device proximate the patient support surface. When the warming therapy device and the peripheral device are engaged to each other, the infant care system is movable as a combined unit. Also provided is a method for transporting a patient using the apparatus. | 10-14-2010 |
| 20100249493 | WARMING THERAPY DEVICE INCLUDING RETRACTABLE HOOD MEMBER - An apparatus and method for providing patient access in a warming therapy device (e.g., incubator, warmer, etc.) is described. In one exemplary embodiment, the apparatus comprises a hood with a retractable top member, which permits access to a patient disposed within the warming therapy device without lowering or removal of one or more sidewalls of the hood. | 09-30-2010 |
| 20100249492 | WARMING THERAPY DEVICE INCLUDING ROTATABLE MATTRESS TRAY - An apparatus and method for providing patient access in a warming therapy device (e.g., incubator, warmer, etc.) is described. In one exemplary embodiment, the apparatus includes a mattress tray assembly having at least two axes of rotation, and in another exemplary embodiment, the apparatus includes a mattress tray assembly having at least four axes of rotation. | 09-30-2010 |
| 20100222638 | WARMING THERAPY DEVICE INCLUDING HOOD WITH FACETED SHAPE - An apparatus and method for providing patient access in a warming therapy device (e.g. j incubator, warmer, etc.) is described. In one exemplary embodiment, the apparatus includes a patient support assembly and a hood with one or more facets which permit easy viewing of an infant patient disposed on the patient support assembly. | 09-02-2010 |
| 20100050085 | SYSTEM FOR PROCESSING, DERIVING AND DISPLAYING RELATIONSHIPS AMONG PATIENT MEDICAL PARAMETERS - A system and method for obtaining and deriving medical data related to patient inspiratory and cxpiratory flows and for displaying the data. A data acquisition processor acquires patient medical data related to inspiratory and expiratory volume from a ventilator. A data processor maps the data related to inspiratory and expiratory flow onto a flow data object. A display displays the flow data object comprising inspiratory objects for displaying information representative of the inspiratory flow and expiratory objects for displaying information representative of the expiratory flow. | 02-25-2010 |
| 20090326389 | Medical Therapy Device - A system and a method for synchronizing operation between a patient monitoring device and a patient treatment device are disclosed. The patient monitoring device and the patient treatment device are operatively connected via a network, for example, a patient area network (PAN) or a local area network (LAN). A controller with a display is configured to accept user input via a graphic user interface (GUI) and display a patient's physiological data and operating parameters of both the patient monitoring device and the patient treatment device. The operation is synchronized by starting to operate the patient monitoring device at a predetermined operating state of the patient treatment device, and delaying changes in the operating state of the patient treatment device, until the operation of the monitoring device is concluded or the operating state of the patient treatment device indicates an abort condition. | 12-31-2009 |
| 20090177257 | Method and apparatus for performing warming therapy utilizing matrix heating - An apparatus and method for performing warming therapy is described. In one exemplary embodiment, the apparatus includes a warming platform, a heating source, a controller, and a plurality sensors. The heating source comprises a plurality of heating elements forming a matrix, wherein each heating element is operable to heat a corresponding region of the warming platform. The controller is operatively coupled to the heating source for controlling the temperature in each region of the warming platform. The plurality of sensors are operatively coupled to the controller for sensing a physiological parameter of a patient (e.g., body temperature) residing on the warming platform, and providing one or more control signals to the controller for selectively controlling the heating elements. | 07-09-2009 |
| 20090149927 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING A WARMING THERAPY DEVICE - An apparatus and method for controlling a warming therapy device (e.g., incubator, warmer, etc.) is described. In one exemplary embodiment, the apparatus includes a Graphical User Interlace (GUI) coupled to the warming therapy device for monitoring patient medical information, and for controlling various aspects of the warming therapy device accordingly. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090149696 | Method and apparatus for providing treatment in a warming device - An apparatus and method for performing warming therapy is described. In one exemplary embodiment, the apparatus includes a patient support platform, a patient chamber, a heating source, and a rigid connection member for connecting hoses to the patient chamber. The rigid connection member provide an interface between hoses disposed inside the patient chamber, and hoses disposed outside. The connection member preferably includes one or more interconnection nozzles, removably attached thereto, for connecting the internal hoses to the external hoses. Each of the interconnection nozzles preferably includes an interior connection surface exposed to an interior of the patient chamber, and an external connection surface exposed to an external of the patient chamber. | 06-11-2009 |
| 20090001238 | TILT AND SWIVEL MOUNTING FOR MONITORS AND OTHER DEVICES - A tilt and swivel mounting device may include a base member, a first disc in contact with the base member, and a second disc in contact with the first disc. The first disc may be restricted to moving substantially in a first direction relative to the base member. The second disc may be restricted to moving substantially in a second direction, wherein the second direction is substantially perpendicular to the first direction relative to the first disc. A cover may be attached to the base member for housing the first and second discs in an assembly compressible in response to a user rotatable control. A support base may be attached to an axial shaft, and the axial shaft may be axially coupled to the assembly. | 01-01-2009 |
