Patient point of care computer system
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1. A patient monitoring system comprising:
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an input device coupled to the computer and configured to input patient information; and
first and second display screens coupled to the computer, the computer displaying a first portion of the patient information on the first display screen and a second portion of the patient information on the second display screen.
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Abstract
A patient monitoring system comprises a computer, an input device coupled to the computer and configured to input patient information, and first and second display screens coupled to the computer. The computer displays a first portion of the patient information on the first display screen and a second portion of the patient information on the second display screen.
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101 Claims
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1. A patient monitoring system comprising:
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a computer;
an input device coupled to the computer and configured to input patient information; and
first and second display screens coupled to the computer, the computer displaying a first portion of the patient information on the first display screen and a second portion of the patient information on the second display screen. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 35, 36, 37, 38, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49)
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16. A system comprising:
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a computer including a memory;
a medical device for treating a patient, the medical device including an indicator configured to provide a signal indicating when the medical device is in use to treat the patient; and
a coupler coupled to the computer for receiving the input signal from the indicator, the computer being configured to store the amount of time that the medical device is in use to treat the patient in the memory.
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24. A patient care computer system for use by a caregiver wearing an identification badge which includes a wireless data transmitter that uniquely identifying each caregiver, the apparatus comprising:
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a computer including a memory for storing patient information;
a display screen coupled to the computer;
an input device coupled to the computer for inputting patient information;
a wireless data receiver coupled to the computer; and
means for detecting when a caregiver enters a room in which the computer and patient are located, the detecting means determining whether the caregiver is authorized to use the computer system and, if so, automatically logging the caregiver in to the computer system.
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34. A system comprising:
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means for monitoring at least one physiological condition of a patient on a real time basis;
means for recording information related to a treatment of the patient and the time that the treatment was given to the patient; and
means for determining the effectiveness of the treatment of the patient by further monitoring the physiological conditions on a real time basis after the treatment.
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39. A computer system assigned to a patient or to a bed, cart or other device upon which the patient rests or with which the patient is associated, the system comprising a computer, a plurality of devices for sensing various physical conditions and characteristics of the patient, each device having an output coupled to the computer, and a display arranged to present information related to the patient.
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50. A system for monitoring patient information, the computer system comprising:
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a processor;
a memory coupled to the processor;
a user interface coupled to the processor to permit a caregiver to input instructions into the system;
a display screen coupled to the processor;
a power supply coupled to the processor; and
a connector module configured to couple the system to a medical device including at least one of a physiological monitor, a treatment device, and a therapy device, the medical device using the processor, the user interface, the power supply, and the display of the system to operate the medical device, thereby reducing redundant components in the medical device. - View Dependent Claims (51, 52, 53, 54)
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55. A patient monitoring system comprising:
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a computer;
a display screen coupled to the computer; and
a plurality of physiological monitors coupled to the computer, the computer displaying at least two indicators on the display screen related to at least two of a heart rate signal, a respiratory rate, fluid/electrolyte/nutrition information, temperature, neurological monitoring, and blood pressure. - View Dependent Claims (56, 57, 58, 60)
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59. A patient assist apparatus comprising:
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a base having a plurality of casters;
a support coupled to the base;
an IV pole coupled to the support; and
a brake mechanism coupled to at least one of the casters and to the support, brake mechanism being configured to brake the at least one caster when a predetermined weight is applied to the support.
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61. The apparatus of 59, further comprising a handle assembly coupled to the support, the brake mechanism being configured to apply the brake to the at least one caster when the predetermined weight is applied to the handle assembly, and a coupling mechanism configured to secure the handle assembly to the support, the coupling mechanism being adjustable to permit a height of the handle assembly on the support to be adjusted.
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62. The apparatus of 59, further comprising a spring configured to bias the support upwardly relative to the base and a link coupled between the support and the brake mechanism, the support moving downwardly when the predetermined weight is applied to the support, thereby moving the link to actuate the brake mechanism.
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63. A walker apparatus comprising:
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a base;
a support coupled to the base, the support including a handle configured to be gripped by a patient;
a seat having a first end portion and a spaced apart second end portion, the first end portion being pivotably coupled to the support so that the seat is movable between an upwardly pivoted seating position and a downwardly pivoted storage position; and
a seat support pivotably coupled to the second end portion of the seat, the seat support being movable from a first position aligned generally parallel with the seat and a second position aligned transverse to the seat to support the seat in the seating position. - View Dependent Claims (64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80)
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69. A patient assist apparatus comprising:
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a walker having a handle to assist movement of a patient;
a computer coupled to the walker;
a display coupled to the computer; and
a movable arm having a first end coupled to the walker and a second end coupled to the display.
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81. A patient assist apparatus comprising:
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a base having a plurality of casters;
a support coupled to the base, the support having first and second sides;
a latch mechanism coupled to the first side of the support, the latch mechanism being configured to couple the support to a patient support apparatus; and
a handle assembly coupled to the support, the handle assembly including first and second handles movable from a first orientation located on the first side of the support to provide support handles for a patient to a second orientation located on the second side of the support to provide push handles for use when the support is coupled to the patient support apparatus. - View Dependent Claims (82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87)
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88. A patient computer system comprising:
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a display having first and second display screens located in a room;
a cart configured to move with a patient outside the room and to remain with the patient inside the room;
a computer coupled to the cart; and
a third display screen coupled to the cart, the computer being coupled to the third display screen and being coupled to the first and second display screens when the cart is in the room. - View Dependent Claims (89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95)
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96. A display for a computer, the display comprising:
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a housing having an interior region;
a first display screen located in a first portion of the interior region of the housing; and
a second display screen located in a second portion of the interior region of the housing, the first and second display screens being coupled to the computer so that the computer displays information on both the first and second display screens. - View Dependent Claims (97, 98, 99, 100, 101)
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