Abstract: A system, apparatuses, and methods are disclosed that provide pump interconnectivity for pain medication therapies. In an example embodiment, a system includes a patient-controlled analgesia (“PCA”) pump, an infusion pump, and a hub device configured to connect to the PCA pump and the infusion pump. The hub device is configured to determine the PCA pump and the infusion pump are both communicatively connected to the hub device, enable the PCA pump and the infusion pump to communicate with each other for a pain medication therapy, and enable the infusion pump to deliver the fluid to the patient when the infusion pump detects a period between periodic PCA pump boluses.

Abstract: Example systems, methods, and apparatus are disclosed herein for on-screen parameter programming guidance based on user-inputted data and patient history graphical display generation based on a user-inputted command. The example systems, methods, and apparatus are configured to use a preloaded drug library to determine the upper and lower limits of parameters, and display a color graph and differently-colored text on a PCA pump user interface screen accordingly. Additionally, the example systems, methods, and apparatus are configured to use real-time patient history data to generate and display a patient history graph on a user interface screen. The disclosed systems, methods, and apparatus prevent human programming errors by minimizing the need for extensive user interaction with PCA pumps and the need to toggle between programming screens. Further, the disclosed systems, methods, and apparatus prevent human programming errors by displaying patient history in a single, consolidated graph.

Abstract: Example systems, methods, and apparatus are disclosed herein for the automatic programming of a near empty alarm activation threshold based on an infusion therapy type selected by the user on a syringe pump. The example systems, methods, and apparatus are configured to use a preloaded drug library to determine if the selected infusion therapy type includes a PCA bolus or not, and define an appropriate time- or volume-based alarm activation threshold accordingly. The disclosed systems, methods, and apparatus prevent human programming errors by minimizing the need for extensive user interaction with syringe pumps. Further, the disclosed systems, methods, and apparatus allows for automatic programming to increase efficient infusion administration, and prevent programming errors that might result in patient discomfort or even injury.

Abstract: A method and system for delivering partial boluses using infusion pumps is disclosed. An example method includes storing a programmed dose volume to be administered in response to a request from a patient and instructing the pump to begin dispensing the programmed dose volume of fluid from the fluid supply. The method further includes receiving an indication that the pump has stopped pumping, determining a partial dose volume, and when the partial dose volume equals a value greater than zero, generate an alarm that the fluid supply is depleted. Additionally, the method includes exchanging the depleted fluid supply with a subsequent fluid supply, dispensing from the subsequent fluid supply the partial dose volume, and preventing any subsequent dispensing of fluid from the subsequent fluid supply for a programed lockout period.

Abstract: A system and method for securing a pump are disclosed. The system includes a pump that contains a medicament delivery system, a processor operably coupled to the pump, a user interface in operable communication with the processor, a plurality of sensors in operable communication with the processor, and a housing. The housing includes a frame, a door, and a locking mechanism that can be selectively unlocked to allow the door to partially detach from the frame. The security system includes a swivel door assembly, which includes physical redundancies to selectively prevent access to the internal space of the swivel door assembly and a plurality of alarms. For example, in response to receiving an input from the plurality of sensors, the processor initiates at least one of the plurality of alarms to provide an indication to a user that an event has occurred.

Abstract: A spray arm system for cleaning articles in the wash chamber of a dishwasher appliance is provided. The spray arm system includes an elongated spray arm and an orbital spray arm positioned near opposite, bottom corners of the wash chamber. The elongated spray arm pivots about one corner within a horizontal plane and the orbital spray arm rotates about a central axis near the opposite corner. The elongated spray arm may be motor-driven, the orbital spray arm may be fluid-powered, and the spray arms may be operated independently or at the same time.

Abstract: A sliding shelf assembly for a refrigerator appliance is provided. The sliding shelf assembly includes a shelf support frame that is slidably mounted inside the chilled chamber of the refrigerator appliance. A connecting arm couples the shelf support frame to the door such that the shelf support frame slides out of the chilled chamber as the door is opened. Moreover, the shelf support frame slidably receives refrigerator shelves that may slide independently of the shelf support frame. The sliding shelf assembly thereby simplifies storage on the refrigerator shelves, improves accessibility of the chilled chamber, and improves consumer satisfaction with the refrigerator appliance.

Abstract: A spray arm system for cleaning articles in the wash chamber of a dishwasher appliance is provided. The spray arm system includes an elongated spray arm and an orbital spray arm positioned near opposite, bottom corners of the wash chamber. The elongated spray arm pivots about one corner within a horizontal plane and the orbital spray arm rotates about a central axis near the opposite corner. The elongated spray arm may be motor-driven, the orbital spray arm may be fluid-powered, and the spray arms may be operated independently or at the same time.

Abstract: A refrigerator includes a first compartment, a second compartment and a multi-functional compartment that is disposed between the first compartment and the second compartment and is adjustable between temperature modes selected from the group consisting of a fresh food temperature mode, a soft freeze mode, a freezer mode and a chiller temperature mode.

Abstract: A refrigerator includes a first compartment, a second compartment and a multi-functional compartment that is disposed between the first compartment and the second compartment and is adjustable between temperature modes selected from the group consisting of a fresh food temperature mode, a soft freeze mode, a freezer mode and a chiller temperature mode.