Abstract: This document describes an automated external defibrillator comprising a control configured to switch between a pediatric operating mode and an adult operating mode, wherein each operating mode comprises a mode-specific energy configuration and a mode-specific user configuration; an indicator configured to provide an indication of the operating mode in use during a resuscitation process; one or more processors configured to switch to the mode-specific energy configuration and the mode-specific user configuration upon a change of operating mode between the pediatric operating mode and the adult operating mode such that the automated external defibrillator delivers a defibrillating shock to a patient based on the mode-specific energy configuration; and an interface of the automated external defibrillator provides resuscitation instructions to a user based on the mode-specific user configuration.

Abstract: The present invention relates to Mycobacterium tuberculosis (M tuberculosis) proteins and immunologically active fragments (peptides or mimotope peptides) thereof. In particular, the invention relates to a group of M. tuberculosis proteins and peptides thereof that are both highly antigenic and characteristic of clinical strains of M. tuberculosis. Accordingly, the further relates to the use of these M. tuberculosis proteins or peptides in diagnosing, treating or preventing M. tuberculosis complex infection.

Abstract: A system for facilitating resuscitation includes: a first electrode assembly having a therapy side and a first motion sensor; a second electrode assembly having a therapy side and a second motion sensor; processing circuitry operatively connected to and programmed to receive and process signals from the first and second motion sensors to estimate at least one of a chest compression depth and rate during administration of chest compressions and to compare the chest compression depth or rate to a desired range; and an output device for providing instructions to a user to administer chest compressions based on the comparison of the estimated chest compression depth or rate to the desired range. One or both of the electrode assemblies may be constructed so that the conductive therapeutic portion is able to maintain substantial conformance to the anatomy of the patient when coupled thereto.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure are directed toward systems, methods an apparatuses for hand off of clinical data during a medical event. Certain embodiments of the present disclosure include a first medical device configured to, during a first part of a medical event, monitor a patient and store clinical information and a second medical device. A second medical device may display at least some of the clinical information, modify operation of the second medical device, or store the clinical information.

Abstract: A management server is configured to receive device-readiness information, device performance information, and/or clinical event information from a medical device. The management server facilitates providing a graphical user interface (GUI) that enables a user to view the received information. The management server may also enable configuration updates and software updates to be provided to the medical device from a remote location.

Abstract: A method of performing an immunologic evaluation of a subject, comprising collecting a whole blood sample from the subject, maintaining the sample for at least 6 hours after collection, purifying a population of cells comprising lymphocytes and antigen presenting cells from the maintained sample, optionally by a process incorporating a positive or negative affinity selection step to remove granulocytes, and using the purified cells in a cell-mediated immunoassay (CMI assay).

Abstract: A door and board lifting device comprising a foot operated lever and locking means wherein said locking means is operative to releasably secure the lever in a substantially fixed position.

Abstract: A method of performing an immunologic evaluation of a subject, comprising collecting a whole blood sample from the subject, maintaining the sample for at least 6 hours after collection, purifying a population of cells comprising lymphocytes and antigen presenting cells from the maintained sample, optionally by a process incorporating a positive or negative affinity selection step to remove granulocytes, and using the purified cells in a cell-mediated immunoassay (CMI assay).

Abstract: A method of performing an immunologic evaluation of a subject, comprising collecting a whole blood sample from the subject, maintaining the sample for at least 6 hours after collection, purifying a population of cells comprising lymphocytes and antigen presenting cells from the maintained sample, optionally by a process incorporating a positive or negative affinity selection step to remove granulocytes, and using the purified cells in a cell-mediated immunoassay (CMI assay).

Abstract: A method of performing an immunologic evaluation of a subject, comprising collecting a whole blood sample from the subject, maintaining the sample for at least 6 hours after the collection, purifying a population of cells comprising lymphocytes and antigen presenting cells from the maintained sample, optionally by a process incorporating a positive or negative affinity selection step, and using the purified cells in a cell-mediated immunoassay (CMI assay).

Abstract: A door and board lifting device comprising a foot operated lever and locking means wherein said locking means is operative to releasably secure the lever in a substantially fixed position.