Abstract: A ventilator-weaning timing prediction system, a program product therefor, and methods for building and using the same are disclosed to help a physician to determine a timing for a ventilator-using patient to try to weaning or completely wean from mechanical ventilation using AI-based prediction.

Abstract: A ventilator-weaning timing prediction system, a program product therefor, and methods for building and using the same are disclosed to help a physician to determine a timing for a ventilator-using patient to try to weaning or completely wean from mechanical ventilation using AI-based prediction.

Abstract: A urine detection method and a urine detection device are disclosed. The method includes the steps of: providing a capacitive humidity detection unit to be placed on a diaper, wherein the capacitive humidity detection unit is configured to detect a humidity of the diaper to generate a capacitance value; providing a processing unit to record an environmental capacitance value, wherein when the processing unit receives the capacitance value, it compares the capacitance value with the environmental capacitance value, when the capacitance value is greater than the environmental capacitance value, the processing unit generates a reminder signal; providing a reminder unit to generate a reminder when receiving the reminder signal. The urine detection device is used for performing the urine detection method.

Abstract: A urine detection method and a urine detection device are disclosed. The method includes the steps of: providing a capacitive humidity detection unit to be placed on a diaper, wherein the capacitive humidity detection unit is configured to detect a humidity of the diaper to generate a capacitance value; providing a processing unit to record an environmental capacitance value, wherein when the processing unit receives the capacitance value, it compares the capacitance value with the environmental capacitance value, when the capacitance value is greater than the environmental capacitance value, the processing unit generates a reminder signal; providing a reminder unit to generate a reminder when receiving the reminder signal. The urine detection device is used for performing the urine detection method.

Abstract: A method for enhancing local EEG signals and an EEG electrode device are disclosed. At least one central electrode is provided for receiving a local EEG signal and a plurality of peripheral electrodes arranged around the central electrode are provided for receiving a background EEG signal. The local EEG signal is input to at least one first amplifier of an active dry electrode circuit, and the background EEG signal is input to second amplifiers of the active dry electrode circuit. The amplified local EEG signal is input to a positive terminal of an amplifier of a common-mode EEG signal suppression filter circuit; the amplified background EEG signal is input to a common-mode signal circuit of the common-mode EEG signal suppression filter circuit to generate a common-mode background EEG signal, and the common-mode background EEG signal is input to a negative terminal of the amplifier.

Abstract: A pipeline collector is used for bundling at least one hose. The pipeline collector comprises at least one bundling member corresponding to the hoses and is characterized in that each of the bundling members comprises a bundling body, a first top edge positioned at one side of the bundling body, a second top edge defined at the other side of the bundling body relative to the first top edge, and a first accommodation area which is recessed from the surface of the bundling body relative to the hoses and penetrates through the first top edge and the second top edge, wherein a profile of the first accommodation area is non-orthogonally disposed relative to the first top edge or the second top edge.

Abstract: A non-invasive method and system for assessing the survival of a transplanted flap involve the following steps. A control unit instructs a variable-frequency current generator circuit to generate a constant current at a fixed frequency and pass the constant current through a detection electrode. The detection electrode detects a bioelectrical impedance of the skin to which the flap has been transplanted, and the bioelectrical impedance of the skin is compared with a pre-defined threshold value. If the bioelectrical impedance of the skin exceeds the pre-defined threshold value, it is determined that an abnormal condition has occurred.

Abstract: A mobility aid with rehabilitative and guiding functions includes a main body, a processing unit, a guiding module, a detection module, an inertia sensor, a recording module, and an electricity module. A rehabilitation and guiding method includes the steps of: A) constantly projecting a visible light beam to a next-step position of the mobility aid; B) moving the mobility aid to its next-step position under the guidance of the visible light beam; C) constantly emitting an ultrasonic wave to a next-step position of at least one of the user's feet to define a detection area; D) detecting whether the foot is moved into the detection area; E) recording the moving process of any of the steps A through D and notifying a remote device of the moving process; and F) detecting any of the steps A through D and, if an abnormal condition occurs, sending out a warning message.

Abstract: A mobility aid with rehabilitative and guiding functions includes a main body, a processing unit, a guiding module, a detection module, an inertia sensor, a recording module, and an electricity module. A rehabilitation and guiding method includes the steps of: A) constantly projecting a visible light beam to a next-step position of the mobility aid; B) moving the mobility aid to its next-step position under the guidance of the visible light beam; C) constantly emitting an ultrasonic wave to a next-step position of at least one of the user's feet to define a detection area; D) detecting whether the foot is moved into the detection area; E) recording the moving process of any of the steps A through D and notifying a remote device of the moving process; and F) detecting any of the steps A through D and, if an abnormal condition occurs, sending out a warning message.

Abstract: A bowel sound analysis method and system utilizes an audio collection apparatus to continuously monitor an abdominal cavity of an examinee and collect a bowel sound signal of an intestinal tract inside the abdominal cavity, converts the bowel sound signal into a digital signal, then removes noise from the digital signal by using higher-order statistics (HOS) and captures a high-complexity feature from the digital signal by using fractal dimension algorithm, and subsequently defines the high-complexity feature as an intestinal motility signal. Therefore, according to the intestinal motility signal, a time point when intestinal motility occurs in the intestinal tract inside the abdominal cavity of the examinee can be learned, and bowel sound features such as the amplitude, frequency, and period of the intestinal motility signal may further be analyzed to determine a health condition of the intestinal tract.

Abstract: A bowel sound analysis method and system utilizes an audio collection apparatus to continuously monitor an abdominal cavity of an examinee and collect a bowel sound signal of an intestinal tract inside the abdominal cavity, converts the bowel sound signal into a digital signal, then removes noise from the digital signal by using higher-order statistics (HOS) and captures a high-complexity feature from the digital signal by using fractal dimension algorithm, and subsequently defines the high-complexity feature as an intestinal motility signal. The refore, according to the intestinal motility signal, a time point when intestinal motility occurs in the intestinal tract inside the abdominal cavity of the examinee can be learned, and bowel sound features such as the amplitude, frequency, and period of the intestinal motility signal may further be analyzed to determine a health condition of the intestinal tract.

Abstract: A method for detecting abnormal state of medical container contains steps of: enabling a weight detecting unit to detect weight of a medical container which is coupled with a patient to acquire content change data; enabling an inclination detecting unit to detect inclination state of the medical container to acquire inclination data; receiving the content change data and the inclination data by a controlling unit; and comparing the content change data and the inclination data with preset content data and initial inclination data respectively, such that when the content change data is different from the preset content data, a warning unit is started by the controlling unit; or when the inclination data is different from the initial inclination data, the warning unit is started by the controlling unit. In addition, a device for detecting abnormal state of the medical container matches is used to execute above-mentioned steps.

Abstract: A device of detecting bladder pressure contains: a tube and a pressure gauge. The tube includes an expansion end and a pressure detection end communicating with the expansion end, the expansion end is a closed end and is adapted to be inserted into a bladder to abut against an inner wall of the bladder. The pressure gauge is coupled to the pressure detection end of the tube so as to measure the pressure in the bladder when the expansion end is inserted into the bladder. Also, a method of judging removal timing of catheter from patient's body is executed by using the device. Thereby, the doctor is capable of judging whether the catheter can be removed from patient's body.

Abstract: A method for detecting abnormal state of medical container contains steps of: enabling a weight detecting unit to detect weight of a medical container which is coupled with a patient to acquire content change data; enabling an inclination detecting unit to detect inclination state of the medical container to acquire inclination data; receiving the content change data and the inclination data by a controlling unit; and comparing the content change data and the inclination data with preset content data and initial inclination data respectively, such that when the content change data is different from the preset content data, a warning unit is started by the controlling unit; or when the inclination data is different from the initial inclination data, the warning unit is started by the controlling unit. In addition, a device for detecting abnormal state of the medical container matches is used to execute above-mentioned steps.

Abstract: Dextrorotatory morphinan derivatives of formula (I) or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof were found to have local anesthetic effects: wherein R and R? are independently selected from hydrogen and a methyl group, and at least one of R and R? is a methyl group. The dextrorotatory morphinan derivatives of formula (I) or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof can therefore be used in the manufacture of pharmaceutical compositions for local anesthesia that may provide a safe and prolonged local anesthetic effect.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an injectable long-acting analgesic composition comprising: (a) a ketorolac ester derivative of formula (I), ?wherein ?R is a straight-chain or branched saturated or unsaturated C1-C20 aliphatic group optionally substituted with a C6-C10 aryl group; and (b) a pharmaceutically acceptable oil vehicle. The composition can provide a longer duration of action and, therefore, is suitable for use in the treatment of long-lasting pains and inflammations.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are novel buprenorphine monocarboxylic ester derivatives and dibuprenorphine dicarboxylic ester derivatives which exert a longer analgesic effect as compared to buprenorphine hydrochloride. Also disclosed are the processes for synthesizing the novel ester derivatives of buprenorphine, and long-acting analgesic pharmaceutical compositions containing a compound selected from buprenorphine base and the novel ester derivatives of buprenorphine.

Abstract: Long acting analgesic nalbuphine prodrugs, and pharmaceutical composition comprising the nalbuphine prodrugs are described. These prodrugs are long-acting injectable analgesics when administered intramuscularly, subcutaneously, orally, or transdermally.