Abstract: A system and method for conducting a privileged communication session between a client user and an attorney subscriber includes initiating a communication session between the client user and the attorney member in response to a communication session request, via a communication application where the communication session is configured to be selectively conducted via the communication application in a non-privileged mode and in a privileged mode such that in the non-privileged mode, the communication session is conducted via a communication server in communication with a user client computing device and an attorney computing device, and such that in the privileged mode the communication session is conducted via a direct communication link initiated via the communication application such that, in the privileged mode the communication server is disconnected from the direct communication link.

Abstract: A medical electrode apparatus and a kit of components therefor, for use on the skin of a patient in conjunction with an external medical instrument such as an EKG machine. The apparatus includes a resilient bulb member for creating a partial vacuum in a vacuum bell to which it is selectively connected. The vacuum bell is formed with a lower outer concavity surrounding an inner chamber thereof so as to receive therein an electrically-conductive gel material for contact with the patient's skin. Alternatively, the bell may be formed with an annular rim member formed of a closed-cell electrically-conductive sponge material. The vacuum bell is also provided with a connector member for securing therein an electrode terminal of an external medical instrument.

Abstract: A facial protective device for use in surgery and examination, adapted to extend outwardly from the base of the nose and be removably fixed in position by adhesive. The device and its adhesive adequately support surgical draping in a manner such as to ensure free passage of oxygen to the patient. Incorporated with the device is an oxygen delivery system which directs the oxygen most advantageously to the patient. The device is intended for single use and is disposable.

Abstract: A medical instrumentation electrode apparatus for use in connecting wiring from an external medical instrument, such as an electrocardiograph machine, with an area of a patient's skin. The apparatus includes a vacuum bell which is interconnectible with a resilient bulb for partially evacuating same and causing a pliable ring disposed on the open end of the bell to collapse against a patient's skin. In this manner, a disposable contact held in place within the vacuum bell by a core portion of the bell is held in electrical contact with the skin area. The core portion is integrally formed with the vacuum bell and includes an upper protruding end for connection with the resilient bulb, and is further provided with an air communication passage extending between the bulb and the interior of the vacuum bell.

Abstract: The invention provides electrical connectors used in the field of medical electrocardiography, and provides a connecting device which is universally adaptable to electrocardiography machines, and eliminates the need to apply electrically conductive gels to an area of the skin by providing a disposable contact with an electrically-conductive sponge. The disposable contact is held in place within a substantially rigid vacuum bell, with a pliable rubber ring which distorts to form an airtight seal between the vacuum bell and a patient's skin.