Abstract: A transfer unit (20), for a ventilator (1), is provided for carrying out a ventilation process of a patient. A ventilator (1) for carrying out a ventilation process of a patient, is provided that includes a ventilation unit (10) with a pneumatic unit (16) for carrying out the ventilation process as well as the transfer unit (20) mounted reversibly at the ventilation unit (10). A ventilation system (100) for carrying out a ventilation process of a patient, is provided including a transfer unit (20) and at least two ventilation units (10). A process for changing a ventilator (1) is provided for the ventilation process of a patient, wherein the transfer unit (20) can be mounted in the ventilation system (100) at a first ventilation unit (10) for forming a first ventilator (1) and at a second ventilation unit (10) for forming a second ventilator (1).

Abstract: An endotracheal tube holder device is provided for securely holding an endotracheal tube to a patient during intubation. The tube holder device includes a support rail placed above a lip of a patient. An auxiliary clip is coupled to the support rail and slidably movable along the length of the support rail for holding an accessory device relative to the patients face. The auxiliary clip includes both a horizontal accessory clip and a vertical accessory clip to releasably retain the accessory device horizontally and vertically, respectively. A tube fastener is coupled to the support rail and includes a tube holder base, an adjustment clip coupled to the tube bolder base for laterally repositioning the tube holder base along the support rail, and a securement tie. The securement tie may be wrapped around a portion of the endotracheal tube to secure the tube to the tube holder base.

Abstract: A breathing circuit having a semipermeable membrane, an outer cage, and optionally an inner cage. The semipermeable membrane contains a poly(tetrafluoroethylene) membrane and a graphene anti-bacterial compound. The semipermeable membrane is affixed to the outer cage; optionally between the inner cage and the outer cage. Breathing circuits and breathing systems may contain such a cartridge.

Abstract: An airway holder for use in holding an airway device, such as an air or nose tube, has a first pair of wings symmetrically disposed about a center portion and a second pair of wings asymmetrically disposed about the center portion. One of the wings of the second pair of wings has an offset to facilitate that wing wrapping about a portion of the other wing of that pair about the airway device, before then, preferably being adhered to the face of the patient. The airway holder may be provided as a portion of a kit with eye protectors in an effort to remove surgical tape (and subsequent reuse with other procedures to potentially spread contamination).

Abstract: An irrigating intraluminal suction inner cannula system for a tracheostomy tube may be a suction-powered system that may be used for suction alone or a combination of rinse and intraluminal suction for tracheostomy tubes in place of conventional catheter-based intraluminal suction. An inner cannula includes chambers, or regions, and holes that facilitate intraluminal suction and cleaning at multiple locations within the tracheostomy tube. It may be applied/actuated by a patient, healthcare worker, caretaker, or via an electronic system either on-demand or on regular or triggered intervals, in either inpatient/hospital or outpatient/ambulatory care setting.

Abstract: An aircraft seat massage system, with a pump module for conveying a gaseous medium, a valve module to convey and/or release the gaseous medium to and from a number of fillable gas cushions and a type of aircraft seat massage system, that can be scaled as flexibly as possible for the various requirements from the economy class up to first class. The massage system has a modular design and can be operated independently of a seat actuation system, whereby the operation is as quiet as possible.

Abstract: A kit comprising tools for compressing a prostate of a human subject including a rectal compression probe for applying force in the ventral direction on the anterior wall of the rectum for transmitting a force in the ventral direction upon the posterior side of the prostate. The assembly further includes an abdominal compression probe for applying force in the dorsal direction on the hypogastric region of the abdomen for transmitting a force in the dorsal direction upon the anterior side of the prostate. Also disclosed is a method for compressing a prostate of a human subject.

Abstract: A directional valve adjusts a fluid flow, such as a coolant flow. The valve includes a valve housing having at least two fluid openings, a valve member adjustable to close and at least partially open the at least two fluid openings, and a seal mounted in a mounting direction in a seal support of the valve member or the valve housing. The seal support and the seal are form-matched to each other such that the seal and the seal support engage behind each other in a barb-like manner with respect to the mounting direction.

Abstract: A vent system for use during respiratory therapy with a flow of pressurized gas may provide a continuous vent flow of gas. The vent system may include a vent housing having an outer wall; an inner wall, the inner wall defining an inlet for the flow of gas; and a base positioned between the outer wall and the inner wall, the base having at least one first orifice and at least one second orifice. The vent system may include a membrane, the membrane being shaped and dimensioned such that the membrane does not cover the at least one first orifice to allow the vent flow through the at least one first orifice, and the membrane being shaped and dimensioned such that in a first position the membrane is positioned over the at least one second orifice to allow the vent flow through the at least one second orifice.

Abstract: In one aspect, a dialysis fluid cassette includes an inlet fluid line, multiple outlet fluid lines, and a valve including an actuation feature by which the valve can be rotated to fluidly communicate the inlet fluid line with a selected fluid line of the multiple outlet fluid lines.

Abstract: A multiway valve that may include a generally cylindrical shaped hollow valve body having at least one handling opening and a plurality of through openings made on the outer wall of the valve body and defining a first group of connecting openings and a second group of connecting openings. A handling element may be pivotally disposed in the valve body and include at least two first through radial openings made on the outer wall of the cartridge. A tubular shaped fluid mechanics insert may be housed inside the cartridge, and may have a second radial opening to let a fluid flow. The fluid mechanics insert may also include a cell formed inside the cavity of the insert to define a homogeneous fluid flow rate.

Abstract: A system and method for providing Thermal contrast therapy are presented. The system may comprise a fluid membrane barrier, a human interface device (HID), fluid tubing, a pump, and a reservoir. The system may be operable to apply any combination of heat, cold, and pressurized compression, light energy, acoustic energy, and vibratory energy to a therapy recipient for treating anal-prostate-perineal and vaginal areas, as well as podological and other extremities. The system may be operable to impart a desired therapy temperature to the human interface device and to expand a membrane containing a therapy fluid. The expanded membrane may conform to the contours of a therapy site. Operation of the human interface device may be controlled using a remote-control device. The therapy recipient may be able to control the temperature of the fluid or gel, as well as reception of light energy, acoustic energy and vibratory pulsing energy to assist in treatment of one or more conditions.

Abstract: A massage chair includes a seat portion, a back portion a leg portion, and a massage carriage configured to move within the seat portion, the back portion, and the leg portion. The massage carriage includes comprises a percussive massage assembly comprising a motor, a reciprocating shaft coupled to the motor and configured to reciprocate in response to activation of the motor, and a reciprocating massage head coupled to the reciprocating shaft. The massage chair also includes a support mechanism associated with the percussive massage assembly. The support mechanism is configured to support a weight of a user of the massage chair, thereby allowing the reciprocating shaft and the reciprocating massage head of the percussive massage assembly to reciprocate.

Abstract: A method for controlling a ventilator arrangement might be suitable for maintaining or achieving a desired end expiratory lung volume, EELV, of a subject when an external manoeuvre is performed on the subject ventilated by the ventilator arrangement. The ventilator arrangement applies a set positive end-expiratory pressure, PEEP, level for performing the ventilation.

Abstract: A rehabilitation exercise device is provided for upper and lower limbs. The rehabilitation exercise device includes: a first support supporting a user's hand or foot; a second support supporting a user's forearm or calf; a pair of first hinges rotatably connecting the first support and the second support to each other; a third support supporting a user's upper arm or thigh; a pair of second hinges rotatably connecting the second support and the third support to each other; and a drive module selectively mounted on any one of the pair of first hinges and the pair of second hinges, and configured to pivot the first support or the second support.

Abstract: A ventilator system comprising: a ventilator having a first side provided with a first port; a humidifier having a second side engaging with the ventilator and provided with a second port; and a connection device provided on the first side of the ventilator or the second side of the humidifier and used to connect the first port of the ventilator with the second port of the humidifier. The connection device comprises: a first port, a second port and an airflow channel connecting the first port with the second port, wherein when the humidifier is separated from the ventilator, the connection device is capable of rotating from a connection position connecting the first port and the second port to a closed position for preventing foreign objects from falling into the first port and the second port. The ventilator system resolves issues of foreign objects falling into connection ports of a ventilator.

Abstract: A dose counting mechanism for an aerosol dispenser is presented where the dose counting mechanism has a first body structure, a second body structure rotatably attached to the first body structure, an annular dose counter provided with a plurality of teeth along its perimeter, the dose counter being arranged coaxially with the first body structure and the second body structure, each of the first body structure and the second body structure being rotatable relative to the dose counter, a rotatable actuator that meshes with the teeth of the dose counter, the actuator being configured to follow the perimeter of the dose counter when the second body structure is rotated relative to the first body structure, and a rotator that rotates concurrently with one of the first body structure and the second body structure and that engages with the actuator when rotation of the first body structure relative to the second body structure is initiated.

Abstract: A multi-level rotor for a coolant flow control valve assembly, which accommodates an increased number of inlet ports, outlet ports, and flow channels using a single rotor located in a housing, enabling a larger number of flow configurations. The housing includes nine ports which may function as an inlet or an outlet, which facilitates different flow configurations. For a thermal management system, reduced cost and less space utilization is achieved by a reduced number of valves, where the multi-level rotor is able to fluidically connect multiple inlets/outlets. This enables different flow configurations, depending on the degree of rotation. The channels at different levels are sealed from each other within the housing. The flow channels are manufactured into a single entity, therefore always having the same positional accuracy relative to each other when the rotor is repositioned.

Abstract: A therapy system that includes a patient support apparatus and a pneumatic therapy device that is coupleable to the patient support apparatus. The therapy device may receive power and air flow from the patient support apparatus.

Abstract: Gas supply assemblies and reactors systems including the gas supply assemblies are disclosed. An exemplary gas supply assembly includes a vessel, a valve plate, a housing encasing the vessel and the valve plate, a gas feedthrough having a first end interior of the housing and a second end exterior of the housing, and one or more valves attached to the valve plate, wherein at least one valve is fluidly coupled to an interior of the vessel. The assemblies can further include a removable gas line having a first end coupled to the at least one valve and a second end coupled to the gas feedthrough. Additionally or alternatively, a gas supply assembly can include one or more valve plate leveling devices coupled to the valve plate.