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Catheter monitor integration with patient support, hygiene and healthcare communication systems

US9642967B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 19, 2015
Grant dateMay 9, 2017
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Expiry dateAug 26, 2035

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG16H10/60
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Catheter monitor integration with patient support systems, such as patient beds, and with other healthcare communication systems including hand hygiene systems is provided. A patient bed that transmits bed data and catheter monitor data is disclosed. When catheter tubing is connected to a catheter monitor integrated into a patient bed, the bed automatically implements a falls prevention protocol. A countdown timer pertaining to removal of catheter tubing from a patient is displayed on one or more display devices. Monitoring for caregiver handwashing compliance in connection with use of a catheter monitor or a catheter kit is also provided.

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