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Method of rehabilitating muscles and neurological pathways in a patient using a multifunctional therapeutic workstation kit

A multi-functional therapeutic workstation which can simulate a multitude of job tasks. The workstation kit includes five panel designs, right angled elbows, nuts and bolts, and can be assembled into a variety of modules requiring the exercise of varying levels of cognitive and motor skills.

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Patient data information system

The patient data information system of the present invention integrates patient image data and patient textual data and provides a method for patient data creation, maintenance and retrieval.

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Method for accessing component fields of a patient record by applying access rules determined by the patient

Information about a patient is electronically handled as records. Access rules determined by the patient are stored in a computer. A first group of individual records are provided access under the access rules to a first group of component fields. A second group of individuals are provided under the access rules to a second group of the component fields.

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Patient co.sub.2 measurement

A method and apparatus are provided for assessing impairment of blood circulation of a patient by measurement of PCO.sub.2 (partial pressure of carbon dioxide) in the upper digestive/respiratory tract of the patient. The method includes introducing a CO.sub.2 sensor into the mouth-nose area and against a mucosal surface.

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Method and system of monitoring a patient

A patient monitor system implemented by a service provider for users via recording a patient's analytes measurements by an attenuated total reflection (ATR) infrared total spectroscopy method. The system comprises an input module that provides a non-invasive method in measuring analytes in a patient, such as a measurement of the glucose level and other blood analytes.

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Pumping device for promoting patients breathing

A pumping device having a bellow-type pumping assembly having a stationary and an oscillating end portion, and a mechanism for reciprocating said end portion between a given minimum volume and an adjustable maximum volume position, the said mechanism including a spring biased connecting rod, designed to transmit a force not greater than a given value, and a motor reciprocated arm along which one e

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Hospital bed

Hospital bed with two actuating screws, one for Hi-Low and the other for spring head section, with selectively operable control for interconnecting thigh section for operation with head section by interengagement of slotted link with pin head operating mechanism.

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Patient support system with side bolster features

A patient support system is provided with side bolster features for improved patient safety and control. A multi component mattress includes a resilient foam core having associated therewith two side bolsters of a less compressible resilient material.

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Storage phosphor radiography patient identification system

A storage phosphor radiography patient identification system which matches a patient with an x-ray image of the patient stored in a storage phosphor. The system includes a patient identifying bar code--uniquely identifying a patient; a storage phosphor identifying bar code uniquely identifying a storage phosphor and a portable bar code scanner.

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Apparatus and method for positioning a patient to obtain images of the vasculature

An apparatus enables a patient to be positioned optimally for a scanning procedure during which images are to be obtained of the vasculature of the patient. The apparatus includes a lumbar support, a tray, and a leg support. The lumbar support allows the renal portion of the vasculature to be positioned predominately in a single plane.

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Hospital mattress with removable insert

A hospital bed mattress including a removable insert which is positioned at one transverse edge of the mattress. The insert is slidable transversely relative to the mattress to expose a cavity into which additional equipment, such as a bed pan can be placed.

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Detection of electrode/patient motion and fast restore limits

A defibrillator/monitor (10) employing a motion detection circuit 18 and control and processing circuit (20) that cooperatively detect motion at a patient-electrode interface. In that regard, an impedance measurement circuit (24) produces an output indicative of the impedance of the interface.

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Apparatus for infusing blood and other related fluids into a patient's body

This disclosure describes a fully automatic, compact and portable operational device for repetitious intravenous (parenteral) infusion of fluids such as blood or blood derivatives, plasma, platelets, serum, dextrose, Ringer's solution and saline contained in pliant bags, at flow rates that not only are normally encountered but also at massive flow rates that are rather often called for but for whi

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Method and apparatus useful in the diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea of a patient

Patients may operate a CPAP system to deliver appropriate airway pressure at their home. A patient's apnea problem ca be diagnosed at home without supervision with a CPAP device which delivers a continuously minimum appropriate pressure for substantially the entire period of therapy.

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Patient temperature and heartbeat rate monitoring system

Hospital patient temperatures and heartbeat rates are monitored by providing each patient with a battery powered transmitter containing a reference resistance and to which two sensor electrodes are connected. The first electrode includes a thermistor and is positioned in thermal contact with the patient's skin over the axillary artery.

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Fluid delivery system having a fluid level sensor and a fluid control device for isolating a patient from a pump device

The fluid delivery system generally includes a source of injection fluid, a pump device a fluid path set disposed between the source of injection fluid and the pump device, and a fluid control device. The fluid path set includes a multi-position valve.

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Method for transporting a patient from an ambulance

This invention is a carrier for an ambulance litter which safely and easily transports a patient between the ambulance and a hospital gurney. The litter carrier includes a frame and a platform, the platform being pivotably mounted to the frame. Moving the platform around its pivot point causes the platform to be raised or lowered relative to the frame.

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Laryngoscope blade with fiberoptic scope for remote viewing and method for teaching the proper insertion of a laryngoscope blade into the airway of a patient

A laryngoscope equipped with a fiberoptic scope for enabling simultaneous remote observation of the airway and associated structures during insertion of the laryngoscope blade. The laryngoscope includes a blade member configured for attachment to a handle, a conduit positioned adjacent the blade member for housing a fiberoptic scope.

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Apparatus and method for closing hospital bed gaps

A patient support is provided. The patient support includes a frame, a mattress supported by the frame, and a set of siderails configured to block egress of a patient from the patient support. The siderails are configured to reduce gaps defined between the siderails and the other components of the patient support.

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