SELF-CONTAINED PATIENT MONITOR
First Claim
1. A portable, self-contained device used to monitor patient parameters, comprising an internal battery, at least one connection for a parameter measuring instrument, and at least one connection assembly for connection of a third party measuring instrument, said connection assembly comprising printed circuit boards, a plug, and an enclosure, wherein said device:
- a. provides continuous, uninterrupted monitoring of at least one patient parameter;
b. is capable of communicating with a bedside monitor and a patient monitoring network;
c. is worn by and remains with an assigned patient for the duration of care; and
,d. is designed in a compact and lightweight manner to enhance portability.
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Abstract
A device for continuous, uninterrupted patient monitoring includes a portable, self-contained Patient Worn Hub (PWH) device. The PWH is a compact, lightweight patient monitoring device designed to remain with the patient for the duration of care. Parameter measurement devices connect to the PWH. Third party parameter measurement devices connect to the PWH via the use of a connection assembly that translates the information provided by the third party device to the protocol embedded within the PWH. The PWH is able to communicate with a bedside monitor via wired cables or wirelessly. Measured values are shown on external displays and/or on an optional integrated PWH touchscreen display. The PWH includes internal memory for storage of patient data and trends. The PWH optionally includes a docking station for providing operating and battery charging power. The PWH is assigned to each patient and will remain with that patient across multiple departments throughout the care process, thus eliminating the need for re-cabling patients.
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1. A portable, self-contained device used to monitor patient parameters, comprising an internal battery, at least one connection for a parameter measuring instrument, and at least one connection assembly for connection of a third party measuring instrument, said connection assembly comprising printed circuit boards, a plug, and an enclosure, wherein said device:
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a. provides continuous, uninterrupted monitoring of at least one patient parameter; b. is capable of communicating with a bedside monitor and a patient monitoring network; c. is worn by and remains with an assigned patient for the duration of care; and
,d. is designed in a compact and lightweight manner to enhance portability. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A portable, self-contained device used to monitor patient parameters, wherein:
- said device comprises an internal battery, an integrated NIBP measuring instrument, an integrated SpO2 measuring instrument, an integrated ECG/Respiration instrument, at least one connection for a parameter measuring instrument, and at least one connection assembly for connection of a third party measuring instrument, said connection assembly comprising printed circuit boards, a plug, and an enclosure;
said device provides continuous, uninterrupted monitoring of at least one patient parameter;
said device is capable of communicating with a bedside monitor;
said device is worn by and remains with an assigned patient for the duration of care; and
, said device is designed in a compact and lightweight manner to enhance portability.
- said device comprises an internal battery, an integrated NIBP measuring instrument, an integrated SpO2 measuring instrument, an integrated ECG/Respiration instrument, at least one connection for a parameter measuring instrument, and at least one connection assembly for connection of a third party measuring instrument, said connection assembly comprising printed circuit boards, a plug, and an enclosure;
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17. A connection assembly used to translate electronic information from a first protocol to a second protocol, comprising:
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a. a plug at a first end of said assembly for connecting a first device cable from a first device, said first device operating on said first protocol; b. at least one first connector at a second end of said assembly opposite said first end of said assembly, for connecting at least one printed circuit board; c. at least one second connector at said second end of said assembly opposite said first end of said assembly, for connecting at least one second device cable from a second device, said second device operating on said second protocol; d. at least one printed circuit board capable of translating said electronic information from said first protocol to said second protocol, said printed circuit board connected to said at least one first connector at said second end of said assembly; and
,e. at least one movable elongate member attached to said plug along an exterior edge of said plug, said at least one movable elongate member movable from a first position to a second position wherein said movable elongate member forms an enclosure at least partially encompassing said at least one printed circuit board and said second device cable when said movable elongate member is in said second position. - View Dependent Claims (16, 18)
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19. A system for providing continuous patient monitoring, comprising:
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a. a portable, self-contained device used to monitor patient parameters, comprising an internal battery, at least one connection for a parameter measuring instrument, and at least one connection assembly for connection of a third party measuring instrument, said connection assembly comprising printed circuit boards, a plug, and an enclosure, wherein;
said device provides continuous, uninterrupted monitoring of at least one patient parameter;
said device is capable of communicating with a bedside monitor and a patient monitoring network;
said device is worn by and remains with an assigned patient for the duration of care; and
, said device is designed in a compact and lightweight manner to enhance portability;b. at least one patient parameter measuring instrument connected to said device; c. a bedside monitor in communication with said device; d. at least one external display connected to said bedside monitor; and
,e. a hospital network in communication with said bedside monitor. - View Dependent Claims (20)
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