Abstract: A method is disclosed for monitoring arterial pressure of a patient and identifying nociception of the patient. The method includes receiving, by a hemodynamic monitor, sensed hemodynamic data representative of an arterial pressure waveform of the patient. Waveform analysis is performed by the hemodynamic monitor of the sensed hemodynamic data to calculate a first signal measure and a second signal measure. Both the first and second signal measures are processed by the hemodynamic monitor through a cumulative sum (CUSUM) algorithm to acquire a first CUSUM output for the first signal measure and a second CUSUM output for the second signal measure. A nociception event of the patient is detected when a change in the first CUSUM output overlaps in time with a change in the second CUSUM output. A sensory signal is outputted to a user interface of the hemodynamic monitor to warn medical personnel of the nociception event.

Abstract: A method for monitoring arterial pressure of a patient and warning medical personnel of current nociception of the patient includes the hemodynamic monitor receiving sensed hemodynamic data representative of an arterial pressure waveform of the patient. The hemodynamic monitor performs waveform analysis of the sensed hemodynamic data to calculate a plurality of signal measures. Detection input features, hemodynamic drug detection input features, and stable detection input features are extracted from the plurality of signal measures. A first probability is determined based on the detection input features and the hemodynamic drug detection input features. A second probability is determined based on the detection input features and the stable detection input features. The hemodynamic monitor compares the second probability with the first probability to determine an output probability of the current nociception of the patient.

Abstract: A system for monitoring hemodynamic data of a patient and providing a risk score representative of a likelihood of a right ventricular dysfunction event includes at least two hemodynamic sensors, a system memory, a user interface display, and a hardware processor. The hardware processor executes a right ventricular prediction software code stored within the system memory to receive hemodynamic data representative of a right ventricular pressure waveform of the patient and at least one of a pulmonary artery pressure waveform, a tissue oxygen saturation, a mixed venous oxygen saturation, and a cardiac output of the patient. Based on the hemodynamic data, the system determines and outputs the risk score to the display.

Abstract: A method for identifying physiological states of a patient includes receiving, by a hemodynamic monitor, sensed hemodynamic data representative of an arterial pressure waveform of the patient; performing, by the hemodynamic monitor, waveform analysis of the hemodynamic data to determine a plurality of profiling parameters; extracting, by the hemodynamic monitor, a patient data segment comprising a patient data set for a first profiling parameter of the plurality of profiling parameters; comparing, by the hemodynamic monitor, the patient data segment to a plurality of stored data segments from a database, each of the plurality of stored data segments having an associated stored discrete state data set indicative of whether a clinical intervention was administered and a stored data set for the first profiling parameter; identifying, by the hemodynamic monitor, a plurality of stored data segments satisfying threshold similarity criteria with respect to the patient data segment; and displaying, by the hemodynamic

Abstract: A hemodynamic monitor for detecting nociception of a patient includes a non-invasive blood pressure sensor with an inflatable blood pressure bladder, a pressure controller pneumatically connected to the inflatable blood pressure bladder, and an optical transmitter and an optical receiver that are electrically connected to the pressure controller. The hemodynamic monitor also includes an integrated hardware unit with a system processor, a system memory, and a display with a user interface.

Abstract: A composite panel structure of a polymer matrix cote sandwiched by metal layers is described. The polymer matrix comprises 1-30 wt % fluoropolymer and 70-99 wt % of a flame retardant mineral. The fluoropolymer may be polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) with a high limiting oxygen index, which confers fire resistance properties to the polymer matrix and the composite panel structure. The composite panel structure may be used on the exterior of buildings and may fulfill building code requirements for the polymer matrix core being noncombustible as determined by ASTM E136 and CAN/ULC S114 compliance.

Abstract: A composite panel structure of a polymer matrix core sandwiched by metal layers is described. The polymer matrix comprises 1-30 wt % fluoropolymer and 70-99 wt % of a flame retardant mineral. The fluoropolymer may be polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) with a high limiting oxygen index, which confers fire resistance properties to the polymer matrix and the composite panel structure. The composite panel structure may be used on the exterior of buildings and may fulfill building code requirements for the polymer matrix core being noncombustible as determined by ASTM E136 and CAN/ULC S114 compliance.

Abstract: A composite panel structure of a polymer matrix core sandwiched by metal layers is described. The polymer matrix comprises 1-30 wt % fluoropolymer and 70-99 wt % of a flame retardant mineral. The fluoropolymer may be polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) with a high limiting oxygen index, which confers fire resistance properties to the polymer matrix and the composite panel structure. The composite panel structure may be used on the exterior of buildings and may fulfill building code requirements for the polymer matrix core being noncombustible as determined by ASTM E136 and CAN/ULC S114 compliance.

Abstract: A load support system includes a support beam. The support beam extends along a longitudinal axis and has two outwardly facing generally U-shaped framing channels separated by a web. The ratio of the depth of at least one framing channel to the height of said web is approximately 2. A support beam with at least one of the framing channels having this ratio has several advantages. It is stronger and provides for a larger variety of attachment devices to be inserted. Further, when used with respect to various channel support systems, additional support is provided under certain loading conditions.

Abstract: A load supporting structure includes a support beam and a lateral brace. The support beam extends along a longitudinal axis and has two outwardly facing side channels. Each side channel is defined by two flanks and a web. Apertures in the web permit the braces to be secured to the support beam. The structure of the support beam and side channels provide a versatile and secure system that may be supported from a vertical upper location.