Abstract: A gas sensor module is coupled to a medical gas system in a healthcare facility to monitor gas type and/or gas flow. In some embodiments, the gas sensor module is coupled to a gas pipe of the medical gas system behind a wall, ceiling, floor, access panel, or the like and transmits an alarm signal to an alarm controller located elsewhere in the healthcare facility. In other embodiments, the gas sensor module plugs into a service outlet of the medical gas system. Also disclosed is a combination service outlet and gas sensor module. A main gas alarm module may communicate with one or more remote gas alarm modules.

Abstract: A medical gas alarm system for use in a healthcare facility having a medical gas system and having a network of computer devices is provided. The alarm system includes at least one area alarm controller adapted to receive a first signal indicative of a condition of a first portion of the medical gas system. The area alarm controller is adapted to communicate with the network. The alarm system also includes at least one master alarm controller adapted to receive a second signal indicative of a condition of a second portion of the medical gas system. The master alarm controller is adapted to communicate with the network. The area alarm controller is adapted to communicate with the master alarm controller through the network.

Abstract: A mobile care cart adapted to carry a battery and a fluid supply has a first display to provide battery-related information and a second display to provide fluid supply-related information. The battery may be coupled to patient care equipment located on the cart. The first display may indicate the status of the battery charge level. The cart may include a fluid port located on the cart and coupled to a fluid supply. The second display may indicate if the fluid supply is below a predetermined level. The first and second displays may be located on an upwardly-facing top wall of the cart.