Abstract:
A healthcare-data-management system configured to control data transfers retrieves and stores a user's interaction data from a first reinforced-protection database. The interaction data is used to generate an activity gauge of a user to perform or to trigger performance of a user procedure stored on the first reinforced-protection database or a second reinforced-protection database. The user procedure is associated with a data transfer and depends on the activity gauge.
Abstract:
The present teachings generally include parabiotic dialysis systems and techniques. For example, the present disclosure includes parabiotic liver dialysis, e.g., for use in settings with limited resources. To this end, a parabiotic liver dialysis system may include a device having a semipermeable membrane with an average pore size that allows for the passage of albumin therethrough. In such a system, a first extracorporeal circuit may connect the device to the vascular system of a first animal (e.g., a liver patient), and a second extracorporeal circuit may connect the device to the vascular system of a second animal (e.g., a human with normal liver function), where the exchange of albumin therebetween is facilitated through the device. The present disclosure also includes various safety measures for parabiotic dialysis systems and techniques, such as biometric verification systems and techniques.
Abstract:
A home dialysis machine network is provided that includes a home dialysis machine and one or more walk-up service centers. The walk-up service center can be equipped with a diagnostic tool, parts, or supplies for the home dialysis machine. Methods of maintaining a home dialysis machine are also provided as are service centers equipped with a transportation service or office, a diagnostics department, an education and training department, a consultation department, an exercise and spa department, an entertainment department, a sales department, a repair shop, a new technologies department, a pharmacy, and a doctor's office.
Abstract:
A blood treatment apparatus with a dialysis filter or with an intake for a dialysis filter, a dialysis liquid inlet line with a first connector to feed dialysis liquid into the dialysis filter, a dialysate outlet line with a second connector to discharge dialysate from the dialysis filter, a blood leak sensor which is configured and arranged to detect blood in or at the dialysis filter, in the dialysis liquid inlet line and/or in the dialysate outlet line, and configured to emit a blood leak signal (BLS) if blood is detected, a short-circuit line to connect the dialysis liquid inlet line and/or with the dialysate outlet line in fluid communication, wherein the short-circuit line comprises for this purpose a third connector and a fourth connector to connect with one of the first and second connector, and a control circuit, respectively.
Abstract:
Contactless operation of a device is provided via a mobile pointing apparatus and a receiving arrangement associated with the device. The mobile pointing apparatus includes a signal emitter for emitting an optical or electromagnetic signal, and the receiving arrangement associated with the device determines a pointing target of the mobile pointing apparatus relative to the device based on the signal emitted by the mobile pointing apparatus and triggers a function of the device based on the pointing target of the mobile pointing apparatus.
Abstract:
Contactless operation of a device is provided via a mobile pointing apparatus and a receiving arrangement associated with the device. The mobile pointing apparatus includes a signal emitter for emitting an optical or electromagnetic signal, and the receiving arrangement associated with the device determines a pointing target of the mobile pointing apparatus relative to the device based on the signal emitted by the mobile pointing apparatus and triggers a function of the device based on the pointing target of the mobile pointing apparatus.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a detection arrangement, comprising: an actuation element, which is designed to be moved back and forth between at least one first and one second position; a fastening portion, which is designed such that the actuation element can be brought into contact with a tube; a spring element, which interacts with the actuation element such that the spring element exerts a force on the actuation element in the direction of the second position; a retaining element, which interacts with the actuation element such that the actuation element can be moved into the first position by means of the retaining element; and a control element, which is designed to detect at least one parameter of the actuation element and/or of the retaining element and evaluate same so that the control element, on the basis of this evaluation, provides information about the condition of the detection arrangement.
Abstract:
Contactless operation of a medical device, such as a hemodialysis (HD) or peritoneal dialysis (PD) device, is provided via a mobile pointing apparatus and a receiving arrangement associated with the medical device. The mobile pointing apparatus includes a signal emitter for emitting an optical or electromagnetic signal, and the receiving arrangement associated with the medical device determines a pointing target of the mobile pointing apparatus relative to the medical device based on the signal emitted by the mobile pointing apparatus and triggers a function of the device based on the pointing target of the mobile pointing apparatus.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a communications device for non-electric communication between fluidically interconnected devices, the communications device being designed to be mounted in a position in a fluidic overall system formed by the fluidically interconnected devices and to receive and/or emit non-electric signals, in particular in the form of pressure or sound signals, the non-electric signals being transmitted via a line that fluidically interconnects the devices. The invention further relates to a method for non-electric communication between fluidically interconnected devices, the non-electric communication taking place preferably by means of pressure and/or sound signals via at least one line that fluidically interconnects the devices.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a hemostasis band, comprising a band, preferably made from an elastic material, a pressure focusing element for focusing pressure generated by the band to hold a cannula in place at a cannulation point, wherein the band can be arranged in a loop and the size of the loop formed by the band is adjustable to at least one defined size by means of an external tool, such as a torque driver. Another aspect of the invention relates to a system of a hemostasis band and an external tool.