Patient-need prediction system
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1. A method for predicting patient needs comprising:
- detecting electromagnetic radiation from a field of view and providing a signal indicative of a characteristic of a patient in the field of view, the signal being based on the electromagnetic radiation; and
processing the signal to produce a value related to a stress condition experienced by the patient located in the field of view to determine whether a patient need is indicated by the value related to a stress condition experienced by the patient and to perform a predetermined action if the patient need is predicted.
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Abstract
A patient support apparatus includes a control system operable to gather physiological information about a patient supported on the patient support apparatus. The information may be gathered from sensors, a user interface, or a hospital information system. The control system uses the data gathered to predict whether a patient is likely to be in need of care from a caregiver.
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22 Claims
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1. A method for predicting patient needs comprising:
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detecting electromagnetic radiation from a field of view and providing a signal indicative of a characteristic of a patient in the field of view, the signal being based on the electromagnetic radiation; and processing the signal to produce a value related to a stress condition experienced by the patient located in the field of view to determine whether a patient need is indicated by the value related to a stress condition experienced by the patient and to perform a predetermined action if the patient need is predicted. - View Dependent Claims (4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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2. A method for predicting patient needs comprising:
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detecting electromagnetic radiation from a field of view and providing a signal indicative of a characteristic of a patient in the field of view, the signal being based on the electromagnetic radiation; detecting a status of equipment included in a patient support apparatus supporting the patient; and processing the signal to produce a value related to a stress condition experienced by the patient located in the field of view to determine whether a patient need is indicated by the value related to a stress condition experienced by the patient and to perform a predetermined action if the patient need is predicted.
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3. A method for predicting patient needs comprising:
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detecting electromagnetic radiation from a field of view and providing a patient signal indicative of a characteristic of a patient in the field of view, the signal being based on the electromagnetic radiation; detecting a status of a component of a patient support apparatus; and processing the signal to produce a value related to a stress condition experienced by the patient located in the field of view to determine whether the value has exceeded a predetermined limit and to perform a predetermined action if the value has exceeded the predetermined limit.
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