Patient support systems and methods for assisting caregivers with patient care
US11337872B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 27, 2018 |
| Grant date | May 24, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 27, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61G2205/60
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A patient support system for providing customized user menus. The system comprises a patient support apparatus, a user interface configured to receive input from a user, and a display configured to display user menus or information. The user menus may comprise indicia representative of the operational functions of the patient support apparatus. A controller determines the customized user menu based on usage characteristics, a position of the user interface in proximity to the patient support apparatus, a location of the user interface within a facility, an identification of the user, and/or a patient condition. A touchscreen and/or a mobile device may comprise the user interface and the display. The mobile device may be removably coupled to the patient support apparatus. Methods for improving patient care by providing the customized user menu are also disclosed.
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