Abstract: A system and method for managing work flow in a hospital emergency department providing care for a plurality of patients are disclosed. The system includes a server, one or more portable wireless communication devices and application software that can run on the server. The application software maintains a database or other information storage means having information about the plurality of patients and providing communications with the one or more communication devices. Communications are provided in an automatic, persistant and redundant manner. Metrics and efficiency ratings are also provided.

Abstract: A system and method for managing work flow in a hospital emergency department providing care for a plurality of patients are disclosed. The system includes a server, one or more portable wireless communication devices and application software that can run on the server. The application software maintains a database or other information storage means having information about the plurality of patients and providing communications with the one or more communication devices. Communications are provided in an automatic, persistant and redundant manner.

Abstract: The bracket (12) is bolted loosely to the attachment arm (14) of a dental chair to establish a preliminary orientation of the bracket relative to the attachment arm. The bracket is then levelled with adjustment screws (40) which bear against a surface on the attachment arm to establish a level orientation. The bolt fastening the bracket to the attachment arm is then tightened to fix the level orientation.

Abstract: A dental instrument holder is combined with a compact valve assembly that is operable for conveying signals to a control system whenever and instrument is removed from or returned to the holder.

Abstract: An extruded conduit structure for conveying several different fluids is provided comprising a cluster of at least three tubes connected by webs extending between adjacent pairs, the tubes and webs being formed by simultaneous extrusion of a suitable plastic through a suitable die. The outer surface of each of the webs is convexly curved in an arc that is substantially tangential with the outer surfaces of the adjacent pair of tubes. The inner surface of each of the webs is flat relative to the outer surface and forms a cord of such arc whereby each of the webs will be of minimum thickness along each of its junctures with the adjacent webs.

Abstract: An in-line quick connect multiple port fluid coupler is disclosed. The coupler has two identical coupling units. Each coupling unit has a body and an integral tongue. The tongue has a face which is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the coupling unit. Fluid passages interconnect the body and the face of the tongue. Each coupling unit mates in a face-to-face relationship with the other coupling unit. Guide pins and seals are used to provide a fluid tight passage between the fluid passages and each opposing face. A sleeve circumscribes the mated coupling units to ensure a secure assembly.