Abstract: A device, process and computer program based process provide a suggestion for at least one adapted alarm condition for a user in a medical system. The device includes a processing device configured to generate at least one adapted alarm condition of an alarm concerning at least one parameter triggering the alarm. The alarm condition is provided to offer to the user a possibility of adapting the alarm condition when an alarm frequency exceeds a limit value. The device further includes an interface, which is configured to provide the suggestion for the at least one adapted alarm condition of the alarm. The process includes the generation of at least one adapted alarm condition of an alarm concerning at least one parameter triggering the alarm. This adapted alarm condition is provided to offer the user the possibility of adapting the alarm condition when an alarm frequency exceeds a limit value.

Abstract: A system and method are capable of ensuring that one or more text strings will be able to be fully rendered in a target area of a user interface or a target area of a graphics file. The system and method determine the number of pixels of first and second reference text that fit in the target area in the horizontal direction and the vertical direction, respectively, determine the number of pixels of string text in the horizontal direction and the vertical direction, and compare the number of pixels in the horizontal direction of the first reference text and the vertical direction of the second reference text respectively to the number of pixels in the horizontal direction and the vertical direction of the text string that is desired to be rendered in the target area to determine whether the text string will fit in the target area.

Abstract: A dispensing device for dispensing anesthetic in a breathing gas stream includes a flow duct (42) for an anesthetic-containing breathing gas stream, a control unit (5) and a first temperature sensor (54). An anesthetic feed device (45) has an evaporation surface (46) arranged in the flow duct (42). The first temperature sensor (54) detects the temperature of the evaporation surface (46) and sends a first temperature signal (T1) to the control unit (5). A second temperature sensor (53) detects the temperature of the breathing gas stream in the flow duct (42) and sends a second temperature signal (T2) to the control unit (5). The control unit (5) is configured to determine an anesthetic concentration based on the first and second temperature signals (T1, T2).

Abstract: A connector may include a first housing configured to detachably secure a first input cable of a first sensor configured to generate a first signal, and a second housing configured to detachably secure a second input cable of a second sensor configured to generate a second signal. The second housing may be configured to transmit the second signal from the second input cable to the first housing. The first housing may be configured to transmit at least one of the first signal and the second signal to an output cable. A coupling of the first housing may be configured to mate with a coupling of the second housing such that the first housing and the second housing are configured to be detachably secured to each other. The coupling may be mechanical, electro-mechanical, or magnetic. Either sensor may be an electrocardiogram sensor or a pulse oximetry sensor.

Abstract: Data streams are received from each of the plurality of sensors. These data streams comprise varying values generated by in the sensors and characterize an associated physiological parameter. A parameter score is repeatedly determined for each physiological sensor that is based on whether the varying values for the associated physiological parameter deviate from at least one pre-defined threshold. A patient health index is repeatedly generated by combining each of the determined parameter scores to characterize an overall health of the patient. Data characterizing the patient health index is repeatedly provided. Related apparatus, systems, techniques and articles are also described.

Abstract: A physiological monitoring device includes: a sensor interface, a display configured to display information related to the patient, and at least one processor. The at least one processor is configured to: operate the physiological monitoring device into a non-transport mode while docked to one of at least one monitor mount; display first location context information corresponding to a first patient care area on the display while the physiological monitoring device is operating in the non-transport mode in the first patient care area; detect an undocking event in response to undocking the physiological monitoring device from a first monitor mount of the at least one monitor mount, wherein the first monitor mount is located in the first patient care area; and in response to detecting the undocking event, operate the physiological monitoring device in a transport mode, including changing the first location context information to transport context information on the display.

Abstract: An automatic power on apparatus, system, method, and circuit automatically control the on/off state of a first electronic device or a second electronic device. When the second electronic device is positioned on, in, or proximate to the mounting area of the first electronic device, the automatic power on circuit establishes a coupling signal between a first portion of the automatic power on circuit and a second portion of the automatic power on circuit, activates the automatic power on circuit based on the coupling signal, and automatically controls an on/off state of the first electronic device or the second electronic device based on the activation of the automatic power on circuit.

Abstract: A system and method for preliminarily identifying a medical condition in a monitored patient. A predetermined set of patient physiological parameters that are indicative of the presence of a medical condition is monitored. If all of the patient physiological parameters meet a predetermined criteria, a notification is activated that is indicative of the presence of the medical condition. Optionally, users are provided with guidance concerning additional patient physiological parameters to be checked to confirm the presence of the medical condition.

Abstract: A ventilation system includes an electrochemical filter for depleting alkyl phenols, especially 2,6-diisopropyl phenol, in breathing gas. A method uses the filter for removing alkyl phenols, especially 2,6-diisopropyl phenol, from breathing gas.

Abstract: A process adjusts a ventilation parameter (40) for a ventilation process (90) of a patient (110), which is carried out by a ventilator (20). Electrical impedance tomographic (EIT) data (70) of the lungs (111) of the patient (110), concerning the ventilation process (90), are collected by an EIT device (30). An adjusting device (1), adjusting a ventilation parameter (40) for the ventilation process (90), has an analysis unit (2) with a memory (3), a data input unit (5) data-communicatingly connected to the analysis unit (2) for receiving data and a data output unit (7) data-communicatingly connected to the analysis unit (2) for outputting data. A medical system (100), includes a ventilator (20), an EIT device (30) as well as the adjusting device (1) for adjusting a ventilation parameter (40) for the ventilation process (90) of a patient (100).

Abstract: An operating unit (2) sets ventilation parameters of a control unit (11) of a ventilator (1) that includes a gas dispensing device (10) for ventilation gases. The operating unit includes a display unit and an ventilation parameters input element (23, 24). Two or more of the parameters are linked via a relation condition stored in a relation storage module (40). A relation monitor (3) includes a deviation detector (31) detecting a transgression of the relation condition during parameter setting, and outputs warning information via a warning unit (32). This avoids a need for an operator to note the sometimes complicated connections and dependencies expressed in the relations during the parameter setting. The warning may be sent before the new setting value is sent from the operating unit to the control unit. Operating safety is increased and a risk of setting errors is minimized.

Abstract: A photoacoustic sensor (100) is capable of detecting a predefined target gas in an area (Um). A process is capable of detecting the target gas with the use of such a sensor (100). A sample chamber (3) holds a gas sample (Gp) to be tested. Electromagnetic waves (eW) from a radiation source (1) pass through the sample chamber (3) and the detection chamber (4). The waves elicit in the detection chamber (4) an acoustic effect, which is measured by an acoustic sensor (7). The acoustic effect is correlated with the concentration of the target gas in the sample chamber (3). The detection chamber (4) is fluid-tightly sealed, is free from target gas and is filled with a replacement gas (Eg). The transmission of the replacement gas (Eg) has a spectral response similar to that of the transmission of the target gas in a predefined target gas wavelength range.

Abstract: A network device (100) detects a network problem in a medical system (105). A reception module (110) receives current medical system process data. A monitoring module (120) detects predefined events (124) based on the process data and triggers a detection signal (132) output in the presence of a predefined event. A sending module (130) sends the detection signal to a predefined device address (134) via a network (140). The predefined events include: a predefined plurality of unsuccessful password entry attempts within a predefined first time period; an unsuccessful encryption within an encryption protocol framework; a predefined plurality of outputs via the network triggered via the network within a predefined second time period; an output of a signal, which is to be carried out, has been unsuccessful; and a predefined number of messages have been received within the framework of a service discovery within a predefined third time period.

Abstract: A support device (10) forms a medical apparatuses bracket system and functions as a bracket system for medical apparatuses (12). The support device (10) includes a central vertical, or at least essentially vertical, column (14) and at least one tine (20) and optionally two or more tines (20). The tine (20) or tines (20) is/are oriented obliquely to a crossbeam (22) mounted on the column (14).

Abstract: An extracorporeal blood gas exchange device has a bloodstream area for guiding a bloodstream, a gas-carrying area for guiding a gas flow, and a membrane, which forms a gas-liquid barrier between the bloodstream and the gas flow, and which further makes possible the transfer of carbon dioxide of the bloodstream into the gas flow. The device further has at least one measuring cuvette, which is separated from the bloodstream area at least partially by the membrane, so that carbon dioxide of the bloodstream can pass over into the measuring cuvette. The device has an optical measuring unit, which is configured to measure a carbon dioxide partial pressure present in the measuring cuvette.

Abstract: A respiration device (1) supports cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and a method for operating a respiration device (1) supports cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR). The respiration device (1) has a control and regulation unit (7) in order to actuate an expiratory metering unit (3), and an inspiratory metering unit (2) such that, in a first phase, a current value of pressure is increased relative to a first pre-defined value (16) and such that, in a second phase, the current value of the pressure is reduced relative to the first pre-defined value (16).

Abstract: A monitoring device (1) for a system for generating medical compressed air includes a measured air line (3) removing compressed air from a compressed air supply line downstream of a compressed air conditioning unit. A sensor (2) generates a measured signal as a function of a property of the compressed air fed through the measured air line. A humidifier (8) humidifies the compressed air upstream of the sensor. An output unit (12) outputs information about the property of the compressed air to a user on the basis of the measured signal. A tap (4) removes compressed air and an actuator (5) changes a volume flow and/or mass flow of the compressed air, which volume flow and/or mass flow prevails in the measured air line. The actuator is inserted into the tap in a measuring mode and is removed from the tap in a compressed air removal mode.

Abstract: A device, such as a data network device for a medical data network, controls an operating state of a second medical device in such a way that by sending a request message, the second medical device is prompted to change over into the operating state of the combined therapy and hence into an operating state in which its actuator is controlled as a function of an information signal of the first medical device. The information signal is based on physiological measured values. As a result, a clinician does not have to configure the second medical device himself/herself directly on site at the medical device by inputting an input signal, but this can be carried out by the device.

Abstract: A medical device has a sensor interface, a data network interface, a wireless interface, a computer, and a touch-sensitive display unit. The sensor interface detects a sensor signal indicative of at least one physiological parameter of a patient. The computer provides medical data derived from the sensor signal via the data network interface. The wireless interface receives wireless signals indicative of patient identification of a mobile device carried on the patient. The computer selects a patient identifications subset based on the wireless signals as well as determining respective image data sets based on the selected patient identifications and actuates the display unit to display respective image data sets in respective display fields and to derive a selection of a certain image data set based on a signal provided by the display unit, and to provide the identification assigned to the image data set via the data network interface.

Abstract: A connection unit establishes a fluid connection between a patient and a ventilator. The connection unit includes a patient-side connection piece, a device-side connection piece, a port piece and a central piece, which provides a tube with a curved tube segment and is connected with a fluid-tight connection to the two connection pieces. The port piece includes a straight tube segment and a bent surface with a bent surface and with a passage opening. The port piece is inserted into a receiving opening of the central piece. The bent surface of the port piece forms a part of a wall of the curved tube segment. The straight tube segment of the port piece and the central piece provide a straight tube, which is interrupted by the passage opening. An additional device is insertable through the straight tube segment and through the passage opening into the provided tube.