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Disclosed herein is urinary output monitoring system including a urinary collection device having a flow meter in communication with a monitor. The urinary collection device catheter includes a urine collection bag, a drainage tube and a urinary catheter. A console of the flow meter wirelessly communicates with a console of the monitor. The monitor depicts urine flow rate information on a display and wirelessly transmits urine flow rate information to an EMR system. The flow meter includes a flow meter identifier and the system links the urine flow rate information to the flow meter identifier. The monitor further links the flow meter identifier with a patient identification from the EMR system and depicts the patient identification on the display.

An automated urinary output monitoring system includes a urine collection assembly, a scale, and a pump. The urine collection assembly includes a urinary catheter coupled to a first drainage tube. The interim container coupled to the first drainage tube and a second drainage coupled to a final container. The scale measures the weight of urine collected in the final container and a display can depict the volume of urine collected in the final container. A vacuum pump can be coupled with the final container to draw urine from the interim container into the final container, and an air vent can isolate the patient from the vacuum within the final container. The system can be configured to wirelessly transmit urine volume data to an external computing device. A gyroscope can be coupled with the scale to determine the orientation of the scale.

An automated urinary output monitoring system includes a urine collection bag in fluid communication with a urinary catheter and an automated urinary output monitoring device. The automated urinary output monitoring device is coupled to a securing surface and includes a load cell assembly in communication with a console. The load cell assembly is configured to detect one or more load values when urine collection bag is coupled to the automated urinary output monitoring device. The automated urinary output monitoring device further includes a coupling system configured to detachably couple the urine collection bag to the automated urinary output monitoring device. The coupling system includes a slide track configured to slidably receive a spine, and a locking mechanism configured to transition between an unlocked configuration and a locked configuration.

The invention provides an early-stage automatic identification method and system for acute kidney injury related to cardiac surgery, and relates to the technical field of physiological parameter detection. The method comprises the following steps: acquiring average arterial pressure, cardiac blood discharge volume, central venous pressure and blood oxygen saturation, regularly recording and extracting data of adjacent time points, calculating a variation range, screening a mutation region, judging whether a reference range is exceeded or not, analyzing a multi-parameter synchronous variation condition, and marking a hemodynamics abnormal state. According to the method, abnormal changes of hemodynamics and urine metabolism are accurately recognized through real-time monitoring and multi-parameter analysis, the urine flow rate and the metabolite excretion rate are combined, misjudgment of a single index is avoided, the fineness of renal function change analysis is improved, the high-risk time period is accurately positioned through time cross comparison, the diagnosis accuracy is improved, and the diagnosis accuracy is improved. Trend analysis and risk grade division enable the change of the illness state to be more visual, and a real-time early warning system effectively monitors the fluctuation trend, optimizes clinical management and improves the timeliness of medical response.

Disclosed herein is a system, apparatus and method directed to automated adjustment of a positioning of a drainage bag based on at least an amount of tension within a tubing extending from the drainage bag. The system, apparatus and method pertain to an automated drainage bag actuation system that includes at least a first railing, a control box coupled to the first railing and configured to receive mounting fasteners that couple a drainage bag to the control box, the control box including a tension load cell sensor, a first motor, and circuitry electrically coupled to the first motor and the tension load cell sensor. The circuitry is configured to receive data from the tension load cell sensor indicating an amount of tension in tubing extending from the drainage bag and transmit one or more electrical signals to activate the first motor causing adjustment of a positioning of the drainage bag.

Disclosed herein is a urine collection bag, system, and methods directed to automated measurement of a quantity of urine. The urine collection system can include the urine collection bag, a catheter, and flexible drainage tubing. The urine collection bag can include a collection area, force sensors, and circuitry configured to determine the volume of urine in the collection area based on pressure or weight measured by the force sensors, and the specific gravity of the urine. The catheter may include a small female external catheter (FEC) with an opening on a top side, a wicking catheter with a wicking area on a top side, a finger-mountable catheter, or a male external catheter (MEC). The tubing may be secured to a patient's leg with a stabilization device or a fabric strap. The catheter can remain on a patient while the patient stands or walks.

The invention discloses an integrated monitoring and diagnosis system for dysuria and urinary incontinence based on intelligent sensing, and the system comprises a bladder emptying evaluation module which is used for tracking the form and capacity change of the bladder in real time, and evaluating whether the bladder is completely emptied; the detrusor contraction function evaluation module is used for monitoring the contraction strength and coordination of the detrusor in real time and judging whether the detrusor works normally or not; the bladder pressure evaluation module is used for evaluating the bladder compliance and the detrusor muscle function by monitoring the elastic change and the pressure change of the bladder wall; the urine flow rate measuring module is used for measuring the bladder form change and the urine flow rate in real time and evaluating the urine flow rate; the urethra obstruction and bladder outlet obstruction evaluation module is used for evaluating whether the urethra or the bladder outlet is obstructed or not by monitoring the morphological change and pressure change of the bladder and the urethra in real time; and the data analysis and intelligent diagnosis module is used for providing urination disorder diagnosis and treatment suggestions. The accuracy and operability of urination disorder diagnosis are improved, and the clinical decision-making process is optimized.

Disclosed herein is a system, apparatus and method directed to automated adjustment of a positioning of a drainage bag based on at least an amount of tension within a tubing extending from the drainage bag. The system, apparatus and method pertain to an automated drainage bag actuation system that includes at least a first railing, a control box coupled to the first railing and configured to receive mounting fasteners that couple a drainage bag to the control box, the control box including a tension load cell sensor, a first motor, and circuitry electrically coupled to the first motor and the tension load cell sensor. The circuitry is configured to receive data from the tension load cell sensor indicating an amount of tension in tubing extending from the drainage bag and transmit one or more electrical signals to activate the first motor causing adjustment of a positioning of the drainage bag.

A urine analysis device includes a case configured to be positioned entirely within a toilet bowl. The case includes a front face for receiving a stream of urine directly from a user urinating in the toilet bowl and a rear face opposite the front face. The device includes a collection aperture located on the rear face, the collection aperture being configured to collect liquid inside the case. The device includes at least a spacer protruding out of the rear face and configured to be in contact with the toilet bowl.

An automated urinary output (“UO”)-measuring system includes a fluid container including a console coupled to one or more ultrasonic sensors and one or more accelerometers. The console includes a processor configured to receive accelerometer values from the one or more accelerometers, to determine an acceleration state of the fluid container, to activate the one or more ultrasonic sensors when the acceleration state of the fluid container is below a threshold, and to measure a volume of fluid in the fluid container when the acceleration state of the fluid container is zero. The system can further include a removable valve coupled to the fluid container and an attachment device including a pocket configured to accommodate the fluid container.

Urine collection systems and associated methods and devices are disclosed herein. A representative system can include a urine collection device, a flow control assembly configured to direct a urine flow from the patient to the urine collection device, and a urine measurement device including a first sensor and a second sensor. The first sensor is configured to generate first sensor data based on a weight of the container, and the second sensor is configured to generate second sensor data based on the urine flow from the patient to the container. The system can further include non-transitory computer readable media having instructions that, when executed by one or more processors, cause the system to perform operations comprising determining a first patient urine output based on the first sensor data; and determining a second patient urine output based on the second sensor data.

A device for measuring intraurethral pressure comprises an elongate tube having at least first and second balloons on the elongate tube, one or more channels positioned within a lumen of the tube having at least first, second and third channels creating drain and balloon channels, and one or more sensors fluidly connected to the second balloon. In some embodiments, a fourth channel also extends to the second balloon. In some embodiments, the tube comprises a plurality of balloons positioned along its length. In some embodiments, the device can measure urethral pressure and / or bladder pressure. Also described is a method of measuring intraurethral pressure using the disclosed device.

The invention belongs to the technical field of flexible sensing, and particularly relates to a preparation method of an implantable flexible sensor and a bladder urine content wireless monitoring system based on the sensor and a radio frequency mechanism. Wherein the performance of the sensor is improved by utilizing a microporous structure, n-octane is added into TPU to form a porous dielectric layer through a method of different temperatures and different liquid solubility, and the second dielectric layer is added into TPU by using a core-shell structure of silver nanowires and titanium dioxide, so that the anti-interference performance of the pressure-volume sensor is remarkably improved. In addition, the overall structure of the sensor is designed into a semi-bent snake-shaped structure, and the sensor has good pressure-volume performance, sensitivity, restorability and anti-interference performance. The elastic silicone rubber is used for packaging, so that the biocompatibility and practicability of the material are improved, and unstable factors such as body fluid invasion are eliminated. Meanwhile, a wireless sensing system based on a radio frequency mechanism is designed and manufactured, the urine content of the bladder can be wirelessly known from the outside, and related work such as medical care can be helped.

Disclosed are automated urinary output (“UO”)-measuring systems and methods. An automated UO-measuring system can include a container configured to collect a fluid such as urine. The container can include a console, one or more ultrasonic sensors coupled to the console for determining a fluid level within the container, one or more accelerometers coupled to the console for determining a near-zero acceleration state of the container for the determining of the fluid level within the container, and a valve configured to pass fluid therethrough by way of a fluid line coupled to the valve. The automated UO-measuring system can also include a container holder. The container holder can have a pocket for holding the container and a sleeve for securing the container to a user. A method of the automated UO-measuring system can include a method of using the automated UO-measuring system to collect and measure urine output of the user.

The utility model provides a guiding device and dilator for improving pressure measurement accuracy, the guiding device comprises a pressure measurement sheath, the pressure measurement sheath comprises a handle and a sheath tube, the size and shape of the sheath tube are suitable for entering a target area in a body through a body lumen, the sheath tube longitudinally extends from a near end to a far end, the sheath tube defines a first lumen suitable for entering of an external instrument, and the first lumen is communicated with the handle. A pressure measuring tube cavity longitudinally extending from the near end to the far end is formed in the tube wall of the sheath tube, a pressure measuring opening used for sensing the pressure of liquid in the body is formed in the far side of the pressure measuring tube cavity, and the dilator is arranged in the first tube cavity in a supporting and penetrating mode so that the pressure measuring sheath can enter the body conveniently. And the dilator is provided with a blocking part for limiting foreign matters from entering the pressure measuring tube cavity through the pressure measuring port.

Devices, methods and systems are disclosed for monitoring and analysis of bodily emissions emitted from a user. The device comprises at least an image capturing apparatus, at least one light emission source and, at least one sensor for capturing and monitoring excreta and urine from the user. An artificial intelligence based analysis system is utilized to process data collected from the device and determined at least one parameter based on the analysis. The determined parameter determines health-related information, which is communicated to the user via a user interface.

A device and system for measuring pressures applied to the urethra. The device comprises a catheter tube comprising a proximal end and a distal end; a balloon, located at the distal end of the catheter tube, wherein the balloon is configured to inflate to anchor the catheter tube in position when the device is in use; and one or more pressure sensors, distributed along the catheter tube, wherein the one or more pressure sensors are configured to measure external pressure applied to the catheter tube. The specification also provides for a computer implemented method receiving one or more pressure measurements from one or more pressure sensors and determining a location of a centre of pressure based on the one or more pressure measurements and the positions of the one or more pressure sensors.

The invention relates to the technical field of intelligent urethral surgical instruments, and particularly discloses a urethral dilation path planning system integrating visual SLAM and force perception, which synchronously acquires image data of the internal environment of the urethra and contact force data between the instrument and tissues through an image sensor and a force sensing unit integrated at the front end of the dilation instrument; constructing a three-dimensional environment model in the urethra by utilizing a visual SLAM technology, and positioning the position of an instrument in real time; the force data and the three-dimensional model are fused to generate a dynamic force distribution diagram, and a safe expansion path is planned based on the distribution diagram and the current position of the instrument; dynamically adjusting the advancing direction and the expansion force of the instrument through a closed-loop control system to enable the instrument to move along a planned path; meanwhile, path deviation and force abnormity are detected in real time through a monitoring mechanism, and model updating and path re-planning are triggered.

The invention discloses midstream urine collection equipment with high sealing performance, belongs to the technical field of midstream urine collection, and aims to solve the problems that a patient cannot accurately control the urination rhythm, so that the boundary between forepart urine and midstream urine is fuzzy, the collected midstream urine contains part of forepart urine, and the midstream urine collection accuracy is influenced. A fixing frame is fixed to the inner side wall of the collecting hopper, a contact plate is arranged on one side of the fixing frame, four evenly-distributed positioning columns are fixed to the side, close to the fixing frame, of the contact plate, and the positioning columns are movably connected to one side face of the fixing frame; after the contact plate is impacted by urine, impact force can be transmitted to the pressure sensor, the impact force of the urine can be detected through the arranged pressure sensor, and then the pressure sensor is matched with the PLC to distinguish anterior urine, midstream urine and posterior urine, so that the boundary distinguishing between the midstream urine and the anterior urine is obvious, and the accuracy of urine detection is improved. The problem that the accuracy of midstream urine collection is affected due to the fact that the collected midstream urine contains part of anterior urine due to autonomous judgment of a patient is avoided.

A station for a urine analysis device is proposed, the station including a case, intended to be positioned at least partially within the toilet, a housing, within the case, configured to at least partially receive a cartridge comprising a plurality of test supports (e.g. test strips). The cartridge is movable within the housing. The station may also include an optical sensor, a translatory injector and an analyzer (e.g. optical). Various configurations are available.

A computer-implemented method that includes processing a EIT data set of a subject to determine one or more kidney-related conductivity characteristics of the subject, and, determining, based on at least the one or more determined kidney-related conductivity characteristics of the subject, a health state or condition of the at least one kidney of the subject.

The invention discloses an intensive care system based on multi-modal channel fusion in the technical field of intensive care, and the system comprises an information collection module which is used for collecting the vital sign information, image information and sound information of a patient and collecting the pressure sensing information of the patient in posture and motion changes; the information processing module is used for processing the information acquired by the information acquisition module; the multi-modal channel fusion module is used for performing multi-modal fusion according to the processed information; the decision module is used for performing symptom judgment and intention classification according to the fused multi-modal information; and the response report module is used for reporting the result obtained by the decision module to the medical staff and controlling equipment in the ward to perform emergency treatment on the patient. The pressure sensing unit is used for detecting subtle motion changes of an intensive care patient, the symptom condition and intention of the patient are accurately judged in combination with the multi-modal fusion technology, the symptom condition and intention are reported to medical staff for timely processing, and personalized and refined monitoring services are provided for the patient.

The invention discloses a device for evaluating bladder filling degree before radiotherapy based on perceptual training, and the device comprises a sensing module which is used for obtaining bladder data information; the bladder filling degree prediction module is used for predicting the bladder filling degree according to the bladder data information; the perception training module is used for generating a dynamic perception training plan according to the bladder filling degree predicted by the bladder filling degree prediction module, and the dynamic perception training plan is used for controlling the bladder filling degree of the patient to be kept on the preset bladder filling degree. The technical problem that an effective bladder filling degree self-evaluation and training means is lacked in the prior art is solved.

The invention discloses a progressive dynamic pressure gradient bladder function regulation and control system and method, and aims to solve the problems of high infection rate, bladder injury risk, complicated operation, lack of dynamic pressure regulation and control and the like in the existing bladder management technology. According to the system, the urinary bladder internal pressure, the urine flow rate and the residual urine volume are monitored in real time through the urodynamic monitor, and the pressure gradient is dynamically adjusted according to the health condition of a patient. Progressive pressure training is adopted in the system, the bladder function is gradually enhanced, meanwhile, an emergency adjustment strategy is introduced, and the safety of a patient is ensured. In addition, the system also integrates machine learning and reinforcement learning algorithms, and realizes personalized treatment according to the treatment history and real-time feedback optimization adjustment strategy of the patient. The system has the advantages of precise regulation and control, personalized treatment, improvement of the comfort level of the patient and the like, and the bladder rehabilitation effect of the spinal cord injury patient is remarkably improved.

The invention discloses a brain small vascular disease lower limb dysfunction self-adaptive electrical stimulation auxiliary rehabilitation system in the technical field of medical instruments, and the system comprises a data collection module which is used for obtaining the multi-modal data of a patient in real time; the decision regulation and control module is used for generating dynamically optimized electrical stimulation parameters and rehabilitation task instructions based on a deep reinforcement learning algorithm and patient individualized pathological characteristics according to the multi-modal data; the electrical stimulation execution module is used for synchronously regulating and stimulating nerve targets according to the optimized electrical stimulation parameters; and the interactive virtual reality module is used for combining immersive gait training and cognitive training. By detecting the multi-modal physiological data of the patient, combining the deep reinforcement learning model to dynamically optimize the electrical stimulation parameters, and coupling VR exercise training and cognitive training, the three-in-one collaborative rehabilitation mode of electrical stimulation-physical treatment-cognitive intervention is realized, the rehabilitation training efficiency is improved, the relapse risk of the patient is reduced, and the rehabilitation training experience of the patient is enhanced.

Featured are urodynamic catheters, intravaginal devices, and intrarectal devices, systems and kits thereof, and methods of using the devices, systems, and kits to observe pelvic floor movements in order to monitor bladder function in order to diagnose, treat, or prevent urinary incontinence disorders, such as urge incontinence and stress incontinence.

A system, apparatus and method directed to determining a temperature within a patient body, including an optical fiber with one or more core fibers. The system can include a console having non-transitory computer-readable medium storing logic that, when executed, causes operations of providing an incident light signal to the optical fiber, receiving a reflected light signal of the incident light, processing the reflected light signal to determine a temperature within the patient body near a measurement region. The method may include determining a location of a distal tip of the optical fiber within the patient body at least based on the temperature.

The invention discloses a multi-channel liquid output monitoring device capable of identifying colors, and relates to the technical field of medical devices. One end of a catheterization channel enters a bladder through a urethra, and the other end of the catheterization channel is communicated with a urine storage bag; the urine flow of the urine guide channel is monitored through a flow sensor, and the urine color of the urine guide channel is monitored through an optical sensor; comparing with a normal urine standard range; when the monitored urine flow and / or urine color exceed a normal range, an alarm is given out through the alarm device to remind medical staff and / or a patient to pay attention and treat; a plurality of branch channels are further arranged on the urinary catheterization channel, each branch channel is provided with a first switch, and when it is recognized that the urine flow and / or the urine color are / is abnormal, the first switch is turned on, so that urine enters the branch channels for sample reserving, and it is avoided that it is difficult to observe and sample the urine at the same time or at different time periods; the branch channels are opened when urine is recognized to be abnormal, so that the abnormal urine is pertinently stored, and the number of the branch channels is effectively reduced.

The invention relates to the technical field of medical health monitoring, and discloses a urine volume detection system based on a strain gauge type sensor, which comprises a urine collection container, a strain gauge type sensor, an electromagnetic valve, a main controller and an infrared human body sensor, the upper port of the urine collecting container is used for receiving urine, and the lower port of the urine collecting container is connected with the strain gauge type sensor; the strain gauge type sensor is used for detecting the weight change of the urine collection container, the urine volume detection system based on the strain gauge type sensor and the intelligent closestool overcome the defect that a traditional closestool cannot measure and record the urine volume, convenience is brought to patients who do not want to use a urinal or a pedestal pan and old people with poor eyesight, and the intelligent closestool is convenient to use. A user can know the urine volume when using the closestool or pouring urine into the urinal into the closestool, use is convenient and sanitary, accurate urine volume data helps a doctor to formulate a more accurate medication scheme for a patient, and the patient is prevented from seeing a doctor repeatedly and the health risk caused by medicine problems.

Systems, devices, and methods herein may include a system for monitoring bodily fluid from a patient. In some embodiments, the system may be configured to collect bodily fluid samples from a patient periodically over time to determine a baseline bodily fluid composition. In some embodiments, the system may use spectrophotometry to determine the baseline bodily fluid composition for the patient. The system may be configured to compare a bodily fluid sample to the baseline bodily fluid composition to detect detecting changes in one or more characteristics of the bodily fluid sample (e.g., composition, absorption spectrum, etc.) from the baseline. Changes in the bodily fluid sample characteristics may be used to predict and / or detect abnormalities or infection for individualized diagnosis.