Abstract: A method for a thawing device configured to thaw/heat a blood product comprised in a container, the method comprising the steps of performing a massaging motion, by a first actuator, on one or more areas of an outer surface of the container, obtaining measurements, from a reflectance sensor coupled to an antenna, the measurements at least being indicative of phase of received radio frequency, RF, waves having a second frequency and being reflected off the container, determining a third frequency, wherein the third frequency is determined by a predetermined relation dependent on the second frequency and the obtained measurements, controlling a transmitter, communicatively coupled to the antenna, to emit RF waves, using the obtained measurements, wherein the emitted RF waves are emitted at a third frequency and are directed by the antenna to propagate towards the container, wherein the third frequency is in the range of 10 to 900 MHz.

Abstract: A heater (100) for thawing/warming a perishable dielectric load (130) contains: a heating chamber (140) for holding the perishable dielectric load (130) during thawing/warming thereof, a transmitter unit (110) generating electromagnetic energy (RFs) having predefined spectral properties, an emitting element (150) producing an electromagnetic field in the perishable dielectric load (130) based on the electromagnetic energy (RFs) from the transmitter unit (110), a tuning circuit (115) adjusting an overall impedance (Z) of the emitting element (150), the tuning circuit (115) and the heating chamber (140) so that the overall impedance (Z) matches an output impedance of the transmitter unit (110), and a control unit (120) measuring the overall impedance (Z) during thawing/warming of the perishable dielectric load (130) and repeatedly generating at least one control signal (Tn) causing the tuning circuit (115) to adjust the overall impedance (Z) to match the output impedance of the transmitter unit (110).

Abstract: A heater (100) for thawing/warming a perishable dielectric load (130) contains: a heating chamber (140) for holding the perishable dielectric load (130) during thawing/warming thereof, a transmitter unit (110) generating electromagnetic energy (RFs) having predefined spectral properties, an emitting element (150) producing an electromagnetic field in the perishable dielectric load (130) based on the electromagnetic energy (RFs) from the transmitter unit (110), a tuning circuit (115) adjusting an overall impedance (Z) of the emitting element (150), the tuning circuit (115) and the heating chamber (140) so that the overall impedance (Z) matches an output impedance of the transmitter unit (110), and a control unit (120) measuring the overall impedance (Z) during thawing/warming of the perishable dielectric load (130) and repeatedly generating at least one control signal (Tn) causing the tuning circuit (115) to adjust the overall impedance (Z) to match the output impedance of the transmitter unit (110).

Abstract: In a method for positioning linear array of electrodes (LAE) mounted on distal end section of elongated flexible member in patient's respiratory airways (PRA) at level of diaphragm, a length of the member pre-determined to position LEA at the level of the diaphragm is inserted through PRA. Signals representative of an electrical activity of the diaphragm (EAdi) are detected through LAE, presence/absence of ECG signal components is detected in EAdi signals, and position of LAE in PRA is detected in response to presence/absence of ECG signal components in EAdi signals. Lower esophageal sphincter activity may be detected in EAdi signals, and position of LAE in PRA determined in response to the detected lower esophageal sphincter. End-expiratory occlusion of PRA may be performed to verify that the electrical activity of the diaphragm coincides with a negative deflection of PRA pressure again in view of determining adequate positioning of LAE.

Abstract: In a method for positioning linear array of electrodes (LAE) mounted on distal end section of elongated flexible member in patient's respiratory airways (PRA) at level of diaphragm, a length of the member pre-determined to position LEA at the level of the diaphragm is inserted through PRA. Signals representative of an electrical activity of the diaphragm (EAdi) are detected through LAE, presence/absence of ECG signal components is detected in EAdi signals, and position of LAE in PRA is detected in response to presence/absence of ECG signal components in EAdi signals. Lower esophageal sphincter activity may be detected in EAdi signals, and position of LAE in PRA determined in response to the detected lower esophageal sphincter. End-expiratory occlusion of PRA may be performed to verify that the electrical activity of the diaphragm coincides with a negative deflection of PRA pressure again in view of determining adequate positioning of LAE.

Abstract: In a method and device for positioning a linear array of electrodes mounted on a distal end section of an elongated flexible member in a patient's respiratory airways at the level of the patient's diaphragm, a length of the elongated flexible member pre-determined to position the linear array of electrodes at the level of the patient's diaphragm is inserted through the patient's respiratory airways. Signals representative of an electrical activity of the patient's diaphragm (EAdi) are detected through the electrodes of the linear array, a presence or absence of ECG signal components is detected in the EAdi signals, and the position of the linear array of electrodes in the patient's respiratory airways is detected in response to the presence or absence of the ECG signal components in the EAdi signals.

Abstract: In a method and device for positioning a linear array of electrodes mounted on a distal end section of an elongated flexible member in a patient's respiratory airways at the level of the patient's diaphragm, a length of the elongated flexible member pre-determined to position the linear array of electrodes at the level of the patient's diaphragm is inserted through the patient's respiratory airways. Signals representative of an electrical activity of the patient's diaphragm (EAdi) are detected through the electrodes of the linear array, a presence or absence of ECG signal components is detected in the EAdi signals, and the position of the linear array of electrodes in the patient's respiratory airways is detected in response to the presence or absence of the ECG signal components in the EAdi signals.

Abstract: A mechanical breathing aid for providing a regulated supply of a breathing gas has an expiratory pressure regulator for regulating gas pressure within an expiration gas flow path dependent on an input regulatory signal and an expiratory pressure sensor disposed to sense an actual gas pressure within the expiration gas flow path and to provide an output signal indicative thereof. A control unit is operably coupled to the expiratory pressure regulator and to the expiratory pressure sensor for calculating a target pressure as a function of time dependent on a value of compliance calculated from measurements of pressure and flow of provided breathing gas made during an inspiration phase, and for generating the regulatory signal dependent on a magnitude of the difference between the target pressure and the actual pressure.

Abstract: A mechanical breathing aid for providing a regulated supply of a breathing gas has an expiratory pressure regulator for regulating gas pressure within an expiration gas flow path dependent on an input regulatory signal and an expiratory pressure sensor disposed to sense an actual gas pressure within the expiration gas flow path and to provide an output signal indicative thereof. A control unit is operably coupled to the expiratory pressure regulator and to the expiratory pressure sensor for calculating a target pressure as a function of time dependent on a value of compliance calculated from measurements of pressure and flow of provided breathing gas made during an inspiration phase, and for generating the regulatory signal dependent on a magnitude of the difference between the target pressure and the actual pressure.