Abstract: In various embodiments, the presently described methods, apparatus, and systems can facilitate decreasing a boot time of a medical device, e.g., an amount of time between when a medical device or system is first turned on or powered on and when the medical device or system is ready to perform its intended function. In some embodiments, the present disclosure can also facilitate conducting tests on the functionality of various operational circuits shortly or immediately after the device/system has been activated. In some cases, the emergency medical devices/systems can report on the status or functionality of operational circuits even before the emergency medical device is fully booted up and ready to perform some or all of its intended functions.

Abstract: In various embodiments, the presently described methods, apparatus, and systems can facilitate decreasing a boot time of a medical device, e.g., an amount of time between when a medical device or system is first turned on or powered on and when the medical device or system is ready to perform its intended function. In some embodiments, the present disclosure can also facilitate conducting tests on the functionality of various operational circuits shortly or immediately after the device/system has been activated. In some cases, the emergency medical devices/systems can report on the status or functionality of operational circuits even before the emergency medical device is fully booted up and ready to perform some or all of its intended functions.

Abstract: The invention provides for a cleansable, i.e., swabbable, access pot, formed by a stopper having a bore extending from an entry position to an exit position; and a plug in the bore at the entry position and movable in the bore; whereby the location of the plug at the entry position of the stopper permits the cleansing or swabbing of the outer surfaces of the plug and the stopper before the plug is depressed into the bore of the stopper for a vial or container in order to reduce the danger of contamination of the bore by pathogens. To convert from single-use vial access, to multiple-use vial access, the plug is replaced by a swabbable, needleless, multiple-use lock connector in which the plug contains a slit that is closed upon initial depression but is thereafter openable to permit flow through the connector into a vial or container.

Abstract: A flow control device in which a plurality of flow channels converge in a two-part housing containing a free-floating and pre-biased flow control diaphragm and an injection site. The free-floating diaphragm is at the entry position of an intermediate channel which extends to an output channel of the injection site. The control diaphragm is pre-biased by a prong which extends from a base portion of the two-part housing.