Abstract:
A control system comprises a first controller configured to control a function of a person support apparatus and a second controller configured to control a function of a person support surface. The first controller receives a first input corresponding to a function of the person support apparatus via a first user interface. The second controller receives a second input corresponding to a function of the person support surface via a second user interface. The second controller does not act on the second input when the first controller and the second controller are in electrical communication with one another and receives a third input from the first controller corresponding to a function of the person support surface received by the first controller via the first user interface.
Abstract:
Embodiments disclosed herein related to person support apparatuses and systems, and in particular, to such apparatuses and systems that incorporate or are used with vital signs monitoring devices.
Abstract:
A patient support includes a frame, a patient support surface supported at the frame, a display incorporated into the frame, and a user interface incorporated into the frame. The patient support frame includes a controller incorporated into the frame, which has a plurality of prompts stored therein. The user interface is in communication with the controller and may be used to select a selected prompt from the plurality of prompts stored in the controller. When a prompt is selected, the controller generates a display image or text associated with the selected prompt at the display in response to a passage of time or an input to provide a visual prompt to the user.
Abstract:
A lifting device (30) for a patient support apparatus (10) is provided. The patient support apparatus (10) includes a frame (14) and a lifting device (30) coupled to the frame (14). The lifting device (30) is configured to move the frame (14) between a raised position and a lowered position. The lifting device (30) includes a motor (202) and at least two canisters (206, 208, 210, 212). The motor (202) is operably coupled to at least one of the canisters (206, 208, 210, 212) to rotate the canister (206, 208, 210, 212).
Abstract:
A patient handling device (20) includes a controller (44), with a plurality of sensors (54), control panels (68, 70, 72), and lamps (86, 88, 92) electrically connected to the controller (44). The patient handling device (20) records the normal/desired state of the various components when power is applied. When one of the components goes outside the normal/desired state, the controller (44) issues an alarm. This alarm includes illuminating a plurality of amber alert lamps (86, 88) which can normally be viewed by a user at any position around the outside of the patient handling device (20). The patient handling device (20) also includes a position control (106). This control (106) restricts movement of an upper/fowler portion (32) of the patient handling device (20) in a certain range of angular positions, while permitting movement of the upper portion (32) outside the certain range.
Abstract:
A patient support (10) is provided that includes a frame (11), a mattress (13) positioned over the frame (11), and a siderail (320). The siderail (320) includes a rail member (340) having a longitudinal axis (398) and a linkage assembly (342) configured to permit movement of the rail member (340) between a raised position blocking egress of a patient positioned on the mattress (13) and a lowered position permitting egress. The linkage assembly (342) has a longitudinal axis (343) that deviates from being perpendicular to and deviates from being parallel with the longitudinal axis (398) of the rail member (340) at all times during movement of the rail member (340) from the raised to lowered position.
Abstract:
A patient care apparatus for use in a healthcare facility having a patient room (12) separated from a hallway (16). The apparatus includes a cabinet (30, 50, 70; 120) having a supply receptacle (50, 120) and a portion (30, 50, 70; 120) situated in an opening formed between the patient room (12) and the hallway (16). The cabinet (30, 50, 70; 120) has a first side accessible in the patient room (12) and a second side accessible in the hallway (16). A communication portion (70) is coupled to the hospital computer network (108) and is configured to receive a signal indicating at least one of activation of a faucet (36, 38) in the room (12), collection of patient data, use of a supply item, and collection of supply cart (118) is configured to carry supplies. The mobile supply cart (118) includes a supply data management unit (184) on which inventory management data is entered, and a transceiver (182) configured to send the inventory management data to a computer network (108) of the healthcare facility and receive supply refill orders transmitted from the network (108).
Abstract:
An apparatus for warming a patient includes a patient support surface (26) having an outer cover (74) configured to contact the patient, an electrically conductive fabric (70) located within the cover, and a controller electrically coupled to the conductive fabric to heat the electrically conductive fabric to a selected level.
Abstract:
A hospital bed includes a bed portion, a frame supporting the bed portion, and a seating system connected to the frame and including a seat component. The seating system is moveable between a stored state in which the seat component is at least partially located within an expanse of the frame, and a seating position in which the seat component is spaced apart from the frame for seating on the seat component. The seating system may include a rotating joint and a lateral bar that extends from the joint to a seat support so the seat component can be rotated away from the frame, in either a single pivot configuration, or double pivot configuration with multiple lateral bar segments and rotating joints. The seating system may include a flip seat design in which a seat component is moved out of the stored state and rotated to the seating position.
Abstract:
Powered patient support apparatuses-such as beds, cots, stretchers, or the like-include a plurality of user controls that allow a caregiver to control the steering and/or driving of one or more powered wheels from multiple different locations around the patient support apparatus (e.g. head end, foot end, and/or the sides). The control is carried out by force sensors that detect both an orientation of the applied forces and a magnitude of the applied forces. Translational and/or rotational movement is effectuated, depending upon the magnitude and direction of the forces, as well as the physical location of the applied force relative to a reference point on the support apparatus, such as the center. One or more object sensors may also be included in the support apparatus to assist in steering and/or navigating.