Patient monitoring system that incorporates memory into patient parameter cables
First Claim
1. A patient monitoring system comprising:
- a patient monitoring station;
a parameter cable that connects the patient monitoring station to one or more sensors; and
a memory device disposed within the parameter cable.
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Abstract
A patient monitoring system having a patient parameter cable with a memory device is provided. The parameter cable having a memory device is capable of storing system information, such as configuration settings, patient-specific data, and cable identification information. Upon connection of the parameter cable to a subsequent monitoring station, the cable memory is read, and the station is configured in accordance with information stored in the parameter cable. Continuity of patient monitoring system settings and calibrations during disconnection and reconnection of patient parameter cables is maintained. Clinical workflow is improved. Opportunity for error that accompanies manual entry of patient data and information is reduced. Improved tracking capability facilitates quality control of parameter cables.
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33 Claims
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1. A patient monitoring system comprising:
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a patient monitoring station;
a parameter cable that connects the patient monitoring station to one or more sensors; and
a memory device disposed within the parameter cable. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A patient parameter cable comprising:
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a signal acquisition cable;
an adapter that connects the signal acquisition cable to a patient monitoring station; and
a memory device disposed in the adapter. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10)
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11. A patient parameter cable comprising:
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a cable for signal acquisition;
a station adapter for connecting the cable to a patient monitoring station;
a sensor adapter for connecting the cable to one or more sensors; and
a memory device disposed in the station adapter.
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12. A patient parameter cable comprising:
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a cable for signal acquisition;
a sensor adapter for connecting the cable to one or more sensors; and
a memory device disposed in the sensor adapter. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15)
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16. A patient parameter cable comprising:
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a cable for signal acquisition;
a station adapter for connecting the cable to a patient monitoring station;
a sensor adapter for connecting the cable to one or more sensors; and
one or more memory devices disposed in at least one of the station adapter and sensor adapter. - View Dependent Claims (17)
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18. A patient parameter cable comprising:
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a cable for signal acquisition;
a memory support disposed on the cable; and
a memory device disposed in the memory support. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20, 21, 22, 23)
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24. A patient parameter cable comprising:
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a cable for signal acquisition;
a memory support disposed on the cable;
a memory device disposed in the memory support;
a station adapter for connecting the cable to a patient monitoring system; and
a sensor adapter for connecting one or more sensors to the cable. - View Dependent Claims (25)
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26. A patient parameter cable comprising:
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means for carrying signals from one or more sensors to a patient monitoring station;
means for connecting the parameter cable to a patient monitoring station;
means for connecting the parameter cable to one or more sensors; and
means for storing information in the parameter cable.
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27. A method for monitoring a patient comprising:
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connecting a parameter cable having one or more sensors to a first patient monitoring station;
affixing the one or more sensors to a patient;
inputting demographics of the patient into the first patient monitoring station;
calibrating the first patient monitoring station;
monitoring the patient with the first patient monitoring station;
populating a memory device disposed in the parameter cable with demographics, calibration settings, and acquired monitored data. - View Dependent Claims (28, 29, 30)
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- 31. A computer program, provided on one or more tangible media, for monitoring a patient, comprising a routine for populating a memory device disposed in a parameter cable with data from a first monitoring station.
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