Abstract: An adapter for removably coupling a camera to a laryngoscope and a laryngoscope and system using same is disclosed. According to one aspect, the subject matter described herein includes an adapter for removably coupling a camera to a laryngoscope, the laryngoscope having a laryngoscope blade with a first end and a second end. The adapter includes an adapter body having a first attachment member for attaching the adapter body to a laryngoscope and a second attachment member for attaching a camera to the adapter body and for holding the camera in a predetermined orientation with respect to the laryngoscope.

Abstract: A method and system for statistically analyzing financial databases to identify special causes responsible for systematic variances is disclosed. Financial data are obtained from any compiled source and compared against either other members of the data set or to externally provided financial controls. Computed data means and variances are used to characterize the behavior of individual data sets with respect to expected means. Statistically significant variances from the anticipated behavior of the data set form the basis for follow-up multivariate and survival analysis of the data to identify statistically significant financial factors (special causes) contributing to the variances. Identification of the financial factors responsible for the variances in the data provide the means by which process changes are designed, implemented and monitored over time to minimize subsequent variances in the compiled data set.

Abstract: An ambulatory physiological computer recorder that includes multiple selective plug and play signal input conditioners, a microprocessor system with operating and analyzing software and a removable memory module for data storage. The removable memory module may consist of any non-volatile memory such as IC memory, magnetic memory, optical memory or magneto-optical memory. The removable memory module used in the recorder excludes operating software; the purpose of the removable memory module in the recorder is only to receive and store acquired data. The recorder uses an alpha-numeric LCD display with control buttons for user interface to enter patient ID and recorder functional perimeters. Both operational and selective analysis software is resident in the microprocessor EEPROM memory. Software is installed in the recorder by transfer from an external source via standard serial or parallel links with applicable connectors, or by a plug-in EEPROM.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for arrhythmia analysis of Holter-type ECG recordings including a tape playback unit having an analog signal output of successive ECG complexes or heart beats, a converter for generating data composites representing each complex, a computer for making and storing data templates in bins corresponding to operator classification of complexes as normal, supraventricular ectopic (SVE), ventricular ectopic (VE), or unknown, for comparing successive composites with stored templates and conditions to determine a match condition, and for signaling a corresponding event to an event counter and display. In learn mode the computer signals the tape playback to stop and to display an unmatched complex for operator classification and possible subsequent generation of a new template, after which scanning is resumed.