Infant care apparatus

• US 7,255,671 B2
• Filed: 10/03/2002
• Issued: 08/14/2007
• Est. Priority Date: 10/05/2001
• Status: Expired due to Fees

• Current Assignee: Draeger Medical Incorporated (FPS Vermögensverwaltung GmbH)
• Original Assignee: Draeger Medical Systems Incorporated (Dragerwerk AG)
• Inventors: McDermott, Ian, Maher, Patricia S., St. Clair, Nancy, Boone, Otho N.
• Primary Examiner(s): Marmor, II; Charles A.
• Assistant Examiner(s): MATTHEWS, CHRISTINE HOPKINS
• Application Number:
  US10/490,773
• Publication Number:
  US 20040236174A1
• Time in Patent Office: 1,776 Days
• Field of Search: 600 21- 22, 600/300, 128845-846, 128/205.26, 128/897, 560/3, 562/0, 5 8/11, 565/5
• US Class Current: 600/22
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2560/0242 adapted to measure environmental factors, e.g. temperature, pollution
• 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 5/02055 Simultaneously evaluating both cardiovascular condition and temperature
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/021 Measuring pressure in heart or blood vessels A61B5/0205 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/024 Detecting, measuring or recording pulse rate or heart rate A61B5/0205, A61B5/021 take precedence
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/0816 Measuring devices for examining respiratory frequency measuring frequency of electric signals G01R23/00
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/1455 using optical sensors, e.g. spectral photometrical oximeters
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/6892 Mats
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/742 using visual displays A61B5/339 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/7435 Displaying user selection data, e.g. icons in a graphical user interface
• CPC Class Codes: A61G 10/04 Oxygen tents ; Oxygen hoods
• CPC Class Codes: A61G 11/00 Baby-incubators; Couveuses
• CPC Class Codes: A61G 11/005 with movable walls, e.g. for accessing the inside, removable walls
• CPC Class Codes: A61G 11/006 by pivoting
• CPC Class Codes: A61G 11/009 with hand insertion windows, e.g. in the walls
• CPC Class Codes: A61G 2203/46 for temperature
• CPC Class Codes: A61G 2203/80 for connecting a trolley to a device, e.g. bed or column table
• CPC Class Codes: A61G 2210/50 for radiography
• CPC Class Codes: A61G 7/0503 Holders, support devices for receptacles, e.g. for drainage or urine bags hanging-up devices for infusion A61M5/1414
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 5/1418 Clips, separators or the like for supporting tubes or leads
• CPC Class Codes: G16H 40/63 : for local operation
• CPC Class Codes: G16H 40/67 : for remote operation

Abstract

A patient care apparatus comprises a portable patient support module having a first mattress, a first platform carrying the first mattress, and a first canopy positioned on the first platform to enclose an infant positioned on the first mattress in a first isolation chamber. The portable patient support module is configured to be carried by hand when the infant is positioned on the first mattress. The patient care apparatus further comprises a second patient support module having a second mattress, a second platform carrying the second mattress, and a second canopy positioned on the second platform. The second platform and the second canopy cooperate to enclose the portable patient support module positioned on the second mattress in a second isolation chamber.

Claims

1. A patient care apparatus comprising

a portable patient support module having a first mattress, a first platform carrying the first mattress, and a first canopy positioned on the first platform to enclose an infant positioned on the first mattress in a first isolation chamber, the portable patient support module being configured to be carried by hand when the infant is positioned on the first mattress, and

a second patient support module having a second mattress, a second platform carrying the second mattress, and a second canopy positioned on the second platform, the second platform and the second canopy cooperating to enclose the portable patient support module positioned on the second mattress in a second isolation chamber.

2. The patient care apparatus of claim 1, wherein the portable patient support module communicates with the second patient support module via a communication network.

3. The patient care apparatus of claim 2, wherein the portable patient support module and the second patient support module are coupled to the Internet via the communication network.

4. The patient care apparatus of claim 2, wherein the portable patient support module has circuitry coupled to the communication network, and the second patient support module has a controller coupled to the communication network.

5. The patient care apparatus of claim 1, further comprising a communication line coupled to the portable patient support module and the second patient support module.

6. The patient care apparatus of claim 5, wherein the portable patient support module has circuitry coupled to the communication line, and the second patient support module has a controller coupled to the communication line.

7. The patient care apparatus of claim 6, wherein the controller communicates with a communication network.

8. The patient care apparatus of claim 6, wherein the circuitry has a processor coupled to the communication line.

9. The patient care apparatus of claim 1, wherein the portable patient support module has a transmitter for wirelessly sending data relating to a physical condition of the infant, and further comprising a portable monitor for wirelessly receiving the data sent by the transmitter.

10. A patient care apparatus comprising

a mattress,

a platform carrying the mattress, the platform having a rail, and

a canopy positioned on the platform to enclose an infant positioned on the mattress,

a line clip for receiving a line associated with care of the infant, the line clip being coupled to the rail for movement along the rail;

and

wherein the platform has a recessed mattress support deck receiving the mattress and a rim surrounding the recessed mattress support deck, and the rail extends upwardly from the recessed mattress support deck.

11. The patient care apparatus of claim 10, wherein the rail has a T shaped cross section for coupling the line clip to the rail.

12. The patient care apparatus of claim 10, wherein the rail has a dovetail-shaped cross section for coupling the line clip to the rail.

13. The patient care apparatus of claim 10, wherein the rail has a member having a circular cross section for coupling the line clip to the rail.

14. The patient care apparatus of claim 10, wherein the platform has a recessed mattress support deck receiving the mattress and a rim surrounding the recessed mattress support deck, and the rail extends upwardly from the rim.

15. The patient care apparatus of claim 10, wherein the platform has a tray for holding an item for treating the infant.