Abstract: A data acquisition device for providing continuous data acquisition across a plurality of stages of care through a plurality of functioning modes is disclosed. The data acquisition device includes two inputs coupled to an instrumentation amplifier, wherein each input provides an input signal to the instrumentation amplifier, a mode selection module coupled to the instrumentation amplifier, operable to select either an AC mode or one of a plurality of DC modes for processing the input signals, wherein the mode is determined based at least in part on analyzing at least one of a plurality of parameters associated with a plurality of stages of care, and a data collection module operable to process the received signals using the selected mode.

Abstract: A connector tube for a heater core is shown, wherein the connector tube facilitates a connection to a plurality of heater core extension tubes having different geometries.