Abstract: An illustrative method includes determining that a total amount of read traffic and write traffic processed by a storage system during a time period exceeds a threshold; determining a first compressibility metric associated with the write traffic; determining a second compressibility metric associated with the read traffic; determining, based on a comparison of the first compressibility metric with the second compressibility metric, that the write traffic is less compressible than the read traffic; determining, based on the total amount of read traffic and write traffic exceeding the threshold and on the write traffic being less compressible than the read traffic, that the storage system is possibly being targeted by a security threat; and modifying, in response to the determining that the storage system is possibly being targeted by the security threat, a data protection parameter set for one or more recovery datasets generated by the storage system.

Abstract: This disclosure describes systems and methods for providing drive pressure ventilation of a patient. The disclosure describes a novel breath type that provides a spontaneous breath type that allows for the calculation of drive pressure that does not require invasive monitoring.

Abstract: Systems and methods for a diaphragm effort simulator are disclosed. For example, the technology relates to a system for generating a simulated spontaneous breathing in a simulated lung. An example system includes a first dedicated physical input element that controls a first simulation setting; a second dedicated physical input element that controls a second simulation setting; a motor; an actuator arm coupled to the motor, the actuator arm configured to be coupled to a portion of the simulated lung such that movement of the actuator arm causes the simulated lung to expand; and a housing including a processor and memory, the memory storing instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause activation of the motor to move the actuator arm according to the first simulation setting and the second simulation setting.

Abstract: Methods and systems for determining patient tidal volume using video-based non-contact patient monitoring technology generally include using a video-based non-contact patient monitoring system, such as a depth sensing camera, to determine one or more characteristics of a patient, and using the measured characteristics when calculating tidal volume. In some embodiments, the non-contact patient monitoring system is used to determine a patient's height, which is then used to calculate a predictive body weight (PBW) of the patient. The calculated PBW can then be used to calculate a patient tidal volume, and the calculated patient tidal volume can be used for ventilator settings. In other embodiments, non-contact patient monitoring systems are used to determine one or more of the length of a one or more segments of patient's body, a patient's gender, and a patient's body volume, each of which can then be used in various ways to calculate patient tidal volume.

Abstract: Systems and methods for a synchronized high-flow mode are disclosed. In examples, the synchronized high-flow mode varies the flow of breathing gases delivered to the patient to account of changes in a patient's peak inspiratory flow demand, improve the accuracy of measured partial pressure of CO2, maintain a more consistent distending pressure, reduce entrainment of room air, and enhance patient synchronization. In an example, a synchronized high-flow mode provides a baseline flow and increases the delivered flow above the baseline flow when the patient's demand exceeds a threshold. In this way, a synchronized high-flow mode may deliver a variable, or time-varying, flow based on the patient demand. Additionally, a minimum baseline flow may be selected and adjusted to maintain a minimum PEEP level.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for monitoring the sedation level of patients. Images may be captured of a patient and regions of interest identified. Changes to image properties or to one or more regions of interest may be analyzed to generate physiological parameters for the patient. Physiological parameters may include information related to the patient's breathing behavior and/or activity. Physiological parameters may be used to determine a sedation level of the patient. If it is determined that the patient is over- or under-sedated, appropriate action may be taken, such as displaying an indication, activating an alarm, and/or causing an amount of sedative to be administered to the patient.

Abstract: Various embodiments may be generally directed to techniques for handling messages in laboratory informatics, such as managing and viewing messages associated with a project that utilizes multiple laboratory data devices and/or applications, for instance. In many embodiments, managing the messages may include storage and retrieval of messages, creating and maintaining audit trails, as well as providing alerts based on the messages. In several embodiments, viewing the messages may include filtering and searching messages. Some embodiments may be particularly directed to managing and viewing messages associated with data devices used in conjunction with liquid chromatography and/or mass spectrometry.

Abstract: This disclosure describes systems and methods for providing drive pressure ventilation of a patient. The disclosure describes a novel breath type that provides a spontaneous breath type that allows for the calculation of drive pressure that does not require invasive monitoring.

Abstract: This disclosure describes systems and methods for providing drive pressure ventilation of a patient. The disclosure describes a novel breath type that provides a spontaneous breath type that allows for the calculation of drive pressure that does not require invasive monitoring, where drive pressure is the pressure applied to the lungs that causes them to inflate during mechanical ventilation.

Abstract: Various embodiments may be generally directed to techniques for handling messages in laboratory informatics, such as managing and viewing messages associated with a project that utilizes multiple laboratory data devices and/or applications, for instance. In many embodiments, managing the messages may include storage and retrieval of messages, creating and maintaining audit trails, as well as providing alerts based on the messages. In several embodiments, viewing the messages may include filtering and searching messages. Some embodiments may be particularly directed to managing and viewing messages associated with data devices used in conjunction with liquid chromatography and/or mass spectrometry.

Abstract: This disclosure describes systems and methods for providing drive pressure ventilation of a patient. The disclosure describes a novel breath type that provides a spontaneous breath type that allows for the calculation of drive pressure that does not require invasive monitoring.

Abstract: A cooler for storage of items including: an interior compartment, where the interior compartment includes a mechanism to illuminate the interior compartment and a drain opening. The cooler also includes a lid, where the lid seals the interior compartment shut and includes a mechanism for the placement of cups. The cooler may be maneuvered by using at least one stationary wheel at one end of the cooler and at least one swivel wheel at an opposite end of the cooler. The cooler may also include a telescoping handle, where the telescoping handle is positioned on at least one side of the cooler and serves as a mechanism to grasp and maneuver the cooler during movement. In one particular embodiment, a LED light may be used to illuminate the interior compartment and a plurality of cup holders may be provided for the placement of cups.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the field of treating bacterial infections. More particularly, it relates to an antimicrobial agent and methods of eliminating biofilm and planktonic cells using the antimicrobial agent.

Abstract: A system and method for reducing or preventing stasis-induced ischemia reperfusion injury to a tissue. The system and method may vary a pressure exerted on a tissue to generate a physiological response in the tissue. The physiological response may include the production of an antioxidant. The system and method may introduce a pharmacological agent to increase blood flow to the tissue.

Abstract: A walking rope comprising a length of rope, cable, chain or the like comprising a plurality of loops, handles or other holdable extensions extending therefrom, said loops spaced from each other in varying distances. In one embodiment the invention comprises indicia holders such as but not limited to clear interchangeable tag holders disposed near at least one of, but preferably near each of, the loops.

Abstract: A sensor for detection of a trace fluid component in a fluid environment, comprising: a piezoelectric crystal having a fundamental resonant frequency in response to an applied oscillating electric field; a coating on the piezoelectric crystal of a sensor material which is reactive with the trace fluid component to yield a solid interaction product of changed mass in relation to initial mass of the sensor material interacting with the trace fluid component to yield the solid interaction product; means for applying an oscillating electric field to the piezoelectric crystal which generates an output resonant frequency therefrom; means for (i) sampling the output resonant frequency of the piezoelectric crystal while the oscillating electric field is applied thereto, (ii) determining the change in resonant frequency from the fundamental resonant frequency that occurs on formation of the solid interaction product when the sensor material interacts with the trace fluid component in the fluid environment, and (iii) g

Abstract: A sensor element for detection of a trace fluid component in a fluid stream or other fluid environment, comprising a piezoelectric crystal having a fundamental resonant frequency in response to an applied oscillating electric field, and an inert porous material coating on the piezoelectric crystal containing a metal species which is reactive with the trace fluid component to yield a solid interaction product of changed mass in relation to initial mass of the metal species interacting with the trace fluid component to yield the solid interaction product.

Abstract: An environmental gas monitor for detection of a trace fluid component in a fluid environment, comprising: a piezoelectric crystal having a fundamental resonant frequency in response to an applied oscillating electric field; a coating on the piezoelectric crystal of a sensor material which is reactive with the trace fluid component to yield a solid interaction product; means for applying an oscillating electric field to the piezoelectric crystal which generates an output resonant frequency therefrom; means for (i) sampling the output resonant frequency of the piezoelectric crystal while the oscillating electric field is applied thereto, (ii) determining the change in resonant frequency from the fundamental resonant frequency that occurs on formation of the solid interaction product when the sensor material interacts with the trace fluid component in the fluid environment, and (iii) generating an output indicative of the presence of the trace fluid component in the environment; means, e.g.

Abstract: A new and distinct Hosta plant named ‘Sister Act’ of low spreading mound of dense variegated foliage with wide green margins, chartreuse centers and jutting sections of the margins shooting into the center and from the center shooting into the margins. The flowers are near white, with greenish bracts below, on scapes just above the foliage. ‘Sister Act’ is useful in the landscape as a specimen or en masse.

Abstract: A new and distinct Hosta plant named ‘Twin Cities’ of large, upright spreading mound of dense, bullate, glaucous, ovate to round, variegated foliage with wide chartreuse margins, blue-green centers with a melding color zone between the center and the margins. The flowers are near light lavender, densely arranged in mostly upright scapes beginning to open just above the foliage in late June. ‘Twin Cities’ is useful in the landscape as a specimen or en masse.