MODULAR PATIENT MONITOR

• US 20100261979A1
• Filed: 12/17/2009
• Published: 10/14/2010
• Est. Priority Date: 09/22/2006
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Masimo Corporation
• Original Assignee: Masimo Corporation
• Inventors: Kiani, Massi Joe E.
• Granted Patent: US 9,161,696 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 600/301
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2560/0431 Portable apparatus, e.g. comprising a handle or case
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2560/0443 Modular apparatus
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2560/0456 Apparatus provided with a docking unit
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/0002 Remote monitoring of patients using telemetry, e.g. transmission of vital signals via a communication network A61B5/07 takes precedence; transmission systems for measured values G08C; transmission H04B; transmission of digital information H04L; wireless communication networks H04W
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/02 Detecting, measuring or recording pulse, heart rate, blood pressure or blood flow; Combined pulse/heart-rate/blood pressure determination; Evaluating a cardiovascular condition not otherwise provided for, e.g. using combinations of techniques provided for in this group with electrocardiography or electroauscultation; Heart catheters for measuring blood pressure
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/0205 Simultaneously evaluating both cardiovascular conditions and different types of body conditions, e.g. heart and respiratory condition
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/14542 for measuring blood gases A61B5/14551 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/1455 using optical sensors, e.g. spectral photometrical oximeters
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/14551 for measuring blood gases
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/74 Details of notification to user or communication with user or patient indicating measured values G01D7/00; user input means input or output arrangements for computers G06F3/00
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/742 using visual displays A61B5/339 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/743 Displaying an image simultaneously with additional graphical information, e.g. symbols, charts, function plots
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/7445 Display arrangements, e.g. multiple display units
• CPC Class Codes: G16H 40/40 for the management of medical equipment or devices, e.g. scheduling maintenance or upgrades
• CPC Class Codes: G16H 40/63 for local operation

Abstract

A modular patient monitor has a docking station configured to accept a handheld monitor. The docking station has standalone patient monitoring functionality with respect to a first set of parameters. At least some of the first parameter set are displayed simultaneously on a full-sized screen integrated with the docking station. The handheld monitor also has standalone patient monitoring functionality with respect to a second set of parameters. At least some of the second set of parameters are displayed simultaneously on a handheld-sized screen integrated with the handheld monitor. The docking station has a port configured to accept the handheld monitor. While the handheld monitor is docket in the port, the docking station functionally combines the first set of parameters and the second set of parameters, and at least some of the combined first and second sets of parameters are displayed simultaneously on the full-sized screen.

Claims

1. A modular patient monitor comprising:

a docking station in communication with a first display and a handheld port, the docking station configured to provide patient monitoring functionality with respect to a first set of physiological parameters; and

a handheld monitor removably attachable both mechanically and electrically to the docking station via the handheld port, the handheld having a second display, the handheld monitor configured to provide patient monitoring functionality with respect to a second set of physiological parameters,

wherein when the handheld monitor is docked, the first display and the second display are visible simultaneously, the first display and the second display displaying at least some measurements of the first set of parameters and at least some measurements of the second set of parameters.

2. The modular patient monitor according to claim 1 wherein at least one measurement displayed on the first display mirrors a measurement on the second display.

3. The modular patient monitor according to claim 1 wherein at least one measurement displayed on the first display or second display is unique to that respective display.

4. The modular patient monitor according to claim 1 wherein the first set of physiological parameters and the second set of physiological parameters at least partially overlap.

5. The modular patient monitor according to claim 1 wherein the first set of physiological parameters are different from the second set of physiological parameters.

6. The modular patient monitor according to claim 1 wherein the measurements comprise at least one of a waveform and a numerical value.

7. The modular patient monitor according to claim 1 wherein the handheld port is integrated to the docking station.

8. The modular patient monitor according to claim 1 wherein the handheld port is integrated to a docking base connected to the docking station.

9. The modular patient monitor according to claim 8 wherein the docking base is connected to the docking station through a communication medium.

10. The modular patient monitor according to claim 1 wherein:

the first set of physiological parameters is blood constituent related; and

the second set of physiological parameters parameter is non-blood related.

11. The modular patient monitor according to claim 1 further comprising:

a second handheld monitor including a third display, the handheld monitor configured to provide patient monitoring functionality with respect to a third set of physiological parameters,

wherein when the second handheld monitor is docked, the third display is viewable simultaneously with the first display and the second display, the three displays displaying at least some measurements of the first, second, and third set of parameters.

12. A method for displaying measurements of physiological parameters on a display, the method comprising:

receiving patient data on a docking station in communication with a first display;

determining a first set of measurements to display with respect to at least a first parameter of the patient data;

receiving at least a second set of measurements of a second parameter from a handheld monitor having a display when the handheld monitor is docked to the docking station;

displaying at least the first set and second set of measurements on the docking station display and the handheld monitor display,

wherein the handheld monitor display and the first display are simultaneously viewable when the handheld monitor is docked.

13. The method according to claim 12, wherein the first set or the second set of measurements comprises at least one of a waveform and a numerical value.

14. The method according to claim 12, wherein the first or second set of measurements is at least partially displayed simultaneously on the docked handheld monitor display and the first display.

15. The method according to claim 12, wherein at least a portion of the first or second set of measurements is displayed uniquely on the docked handheld monitor display or the first display.

16. A modular patient monitor comprising:

a handheld monitor removably connectable electrically to a docking station, the handheld monitor configured to provide patient monitoring functionality with respect to at least a first physiological parameter;

a data input on the handheld monitor, the data input configured to receive patient data associated with at least a second physiological parameter over a communication medium,

wherein the handheld monitor is configured to use the patient data associated with the second physiological parameters to improve patient monitoring functionality with respect to the first physiological parameter.

17. The modular patient monitor according to claim 16 wherein the improved patient monitoring functionality comprises at least one of an improved sensor calibration, a validation of the first physiological parameter, a weighted measurement of the first physiological parameter, and a time-lapse measurement of the first physiological parameter.

18. The modular patient monitor according to claim 16 wherein the monitoring device comprises at least one of a docking station and a second handheld monitor.

19. The modular patient monitor according to claim 16 wherein the communication medium comprises at least one of a wireless signal and a data cable.

21. The method according to claim 16 wherein improving the monitoring comprises at least one of improving sensor calibration, validating the first physiological parameter, weighting the first physiological parameter, and determining a time-lapse measurement of the first physiological parameter.

20. A method for improving patient monitoring functionality in a modular patient monitor comprising:

monitoring at least a first physiological parameters of a patient;

receiving patient data associated with a second physiological parameter of the patient; and

improving the monitoring of the first physiological parameter by using the patient data associated with a second physiological parameter.