Hospital in-hospital wireless alarm rapid response method and system

Abstract

The application discloses a hospital in-hospital wireless alarm quick response method and system. Alarm buttons are installed in each area in the hospital, emergency signs are installed at the nurse station and / or first-aid equipment, and an intelligent response server is installed at a first-aid center; all the alarm buttons and the emergency signs form a self-organizing wireless network, the intelligent response server is connected with the self-organizing wireless network through a master node, the intelligent response server, the area person in charge and the mobile phone of the first-aid center access an in-hospital wireless local area network, and a mixed networking first-aid network architecture is formed. When the alarm button alarms, the alarm information is transmitted to the intelligent response server and the emergency sign through the self-organizing wireless network, the intelligent response server sends the alarm information and a planned first-aid path to the mobile phone of the area person in charge and the first-aid center, and the emergency sign reminds the nearby personnel to deliver the emergency equipment through sound and light. The system is convenient to deploy, has complete coverage, saves wireless local area network resources, helps medical staff to respond to the emergency equipment in time, and improves the first-aid success rate.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the medical field, specifically relating to a rapid response method and system for wireless alarms within a hospital. Background Technology

[0002] Hospitals frequently experience various sudden illnesses, accidental injuries, and acute conditions requiring emergency care, such as cardiac arrest, stroke, myocardial infarction, shortness of breath, trauma, severe allergies, and epilepsy. These emergencies necessitate immediate notification of medical personnel and mobilization of emergency equipment via the alarm system to ensure a swift and effective response and maximize the protection of the patient's life and health.

[0003] Existing alarm methods and systems rely on the hospital's internal telephone network, wireless network, or dedicated intercom equipment. Using a telephone network requires manual dialing and response, which is unreliable when lines are busy and can only sequentially call area managers and the hospital's emergency team, hindering multi-departmental collaborative responses. Using the hospital's wireless network consumes hospital network resources and reduces the security of the hospital's digital systems. Dedicated intercom equipment requires only designated personnel to make alarms, and medical staff must carry the equipment at all times, resulting in limited coverage and increased manpower demands and equipment management workload. Furthermore, existing systems are mostly centralized control systems, reducing alarm efficiency and reliability. Furthermore, existing methods and systems typically alert hospital medical staff or specialized personnel, which cannot support timely alarm reporting by patients or their families. They primarily focus on notifying medical staff to respond, requiring them to locate the equipment, retrieve it, and then carry the emergency equipment to the alarm location for rescue. This process involves numerous steps and cannot ensure timely delivery of emergency equipment. Additionally, medical staff receiving alarms may be unable to reach the alarm location promptly due to the lack of intuitive alarm information, unfamiliarity with the hospital environment, or unawareness of temporary closures of passageways or elevator occupancy—all shortcomings of the existing system—thus delaying rescue efforts. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a rapid response method and system for wireless alarms within hospitals, in order to solve the problems mentioned in the background art, enabling medical personnel and emergency equipment to arrive at the emergency scene as quickly as possible, and to protect the life and health of patients to the greatest extent.

[0005] This invention proposes a hybrid networking approach using a self-organizing wireless network and a hospital's internal wireless LAN. Alarm buttons are installed at various alarm points within the hospital, such as outpatient clinics, wards, restrooms, laboratories, and pharmacy counters, where emergencies may occur. Emergency signs are installed at nurses' workstations and emergency equipment locations. A smart response server is installed in the hospital's emergency center. All alarm buttons and emergency signs are connected via a self-organizing wireless network and then connected to the smart response server through a master control node. This approach does not require the use of hospital internal wireless LAN resources. Simultaneously, the smart response server, the mobile phones of area managers, and the hospital's emergency center are connected to the hospital's internal wireless LAN, forming a hybrid emergency network architecture. When the alarm button is pressed, the alarm information is transmitted to the intelligent response server via a self-organizing wireless network. On one hand, the intelligent response server sends a floor map with the alarm location, emergency routes, and alarm information to the mobile phones of the area manager and the hospital emergency center, and simultaneously dials their mobile phones to alert them. The alarm information and emergency routes are also displayed on the area manager's mobile phone, the hospital emergency center's mobile phone, and the emergency center's information screen, making it easier for the emergency team to reach the rescue according to the planned route, avoiding temporary closures of hospital passages or elevator blockages, reducing the risk of detours, and facilitating the emergency center's overall emergency dispatch. On the other hand, the intelligent response server also sends alarm location information to the emergency signs near the alarm location based on the location of the alarm button, and provides audio and visual alerts to nearby medical staff or other personnel to proactively deliver emergency equipment to the alarm location, reducing the time it takes for medical staff to obtain emergency equipment.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the first aspect of the present invention provides a rapid response method for wireless alarms within a hospital, comprising:

[0007] Step 1: Hybrid networking, including:

[0008] Alarm buttons and emergency signs are installed as nodes in various areas of the hospital. These nodes form a self-organizing wireless network with the main control node, and are then connected to the intelligent response server through the main control node. Each node stores the device type and device number of the nodes it connects to. Generally, alarm buttons are placed in patient areas within the hospital, such as outpatient clinics, wards, and restrooms, while emergency signs are placed at nurses' stations and / or where emergency equipment is stored.

[0009] Regional mobile phones and a central mobile phone are configured. Each regional mobile phone is held by the person in charge of its respective region, while the central mobile phone is held by the person in charge of the hospital's emergency center on duty. All three—regional mobile phones, the intelligent response server, and the central mobile phone—are connected to the hospital's intranet, allowing both regional and central mobile phones to access the intelligent response server.

[0010] Both the master control node and the intelligent response server are located within the hospital's emergency center.

[0011] Step 2: Alarm settings, including:

[0012] The intelligent response server registers the device number, device address, and area number for each alarm button and emergency sign.

[0013] The intelligent response server sets the device number and device address of the emergency sign corresponding to each alarm button.

[0014] When equipment is replaced or reset, the intelligent response server updates the device number and device address of the emergency sign corresponding to each alarm button.

[0015] Step 3: Alarm triggering, including:

[0016] When an emergency occurs within the facility, triggering the alarm button will activate an audible and visual alarm and transmit the alarm to the intelligent response server via a self-organizing wireless network. The alarm information includes the alarm location (the device address corresponding to the alarm button), the device number of the alarm button, and the device number of the corresponding emergency sign.

[0017] Upon receiving an alarm message, the intelligent response server updates the alarm button to the alarm status and displays it on the hospital's emergency center's information screen. Simultaneously, it plans a route from the emergency center to the alarm location, avoiding routes impassable due to temporary medical events or renovations, such as closed passageways or occupied elevators. It automatically sends alarm text and image information to the corresponding area mobile phone and the central mobile phone, and makes voice calls to these phones to alert the area manager and the emergency center's on-duty manager for handling. Users can also view the alarm text, alarm map, planned route, and other text and image information within the alarm message, as well as the location and status of emergency signs.

[0018] The alarm button simultaneously sends an alarm message to the corresponding emergency sign via a self-organizing wireless network, triggering the emergency sign to respond.

[0019] After receiving an alarm, the emergency sign will display the alarm location information and provide audio and visual prompts to nearby personnel to respond promptly, carry first aid equipment such as AED devices, and actively go to the alarm location.

[0020] The emergency sign sends the received alarm information to the intelligent response server, which then updates the emergency sign to a response alert status and displays it on the information screen.

[0021] Step 4: Response processing, including:

[0022] The regional manager uses the regional mobile phone to open the response webpage of the intelligent response server via the hospital's wireless LAN, reads the alarm graphic information, and presses the webpage button to respond.

[0023] The on-duty supervisor at the emergency center uses their mobile phone to access the intelligent response server's response webpage via the hospital's Wi-Fi, reads the alarm's text and image information, and presses the webpage button to respond. Alternatively, the on-duty supervisor can also respond by pressing the emergency center's response button.

[0024] After the emergency sign is activated, the responder carries the emergency sign with them when going to the alarm location. The emergency sign generates a response success message by checking if the charging cable is disconnected or by other means (such as the emergency sign being removed from the base or the responder pressing a button on the emergency sign), turns off the audible and visual prompts, and sends the response success message to the smart response server and the alarm button via the self-organizing wireless network.

[0025] Upon receiving the successful response message from the emergency sign, the alarm button updates to the successful response status, and the intelligent response server updates both the alarm button and the emergency sign to the successful response status, which is then displayed on the information screen of the emergency center.

[0026] Step 5: Alarm deactivated, including:

[0027] After emergency treatment is completed, the emergency personnel will reset the alarm button, silencing the audible and visual signals. The alarm button will then send a reset message to the intelligent response server via the self-organizing wireless network, updating the alarm button to standby mode. Simultaneously, the alarm button will send a reset message to the emergency sign via the self-organizing wireless network. Once the emergency sign is returned to its original position (usually by inserting a charging cable), it will return to standby mode. The alarm can be cleared not only by resetting the alarm button but also by using a mobile phone at the center to access the intelligent response server's webpage via the hospital's wireless LAN to update both the alarm button and the emergency sign to standby mode.

[0028] The second aspect of the present invention provides a rapid response wireless alarm system for hospitals, used in the method described in the first aspect. The system has a network architecture consisting of a hybrid network of self-organizing wireless network and hospital wireless local area network, and includes an emergency rescue platform.

[0029] The self-organizing wireless network component includes alarm buttons, emergency signs, and a master control node, which communicate with each other via a self-organizing wireless network.

[0030] Multiple alarm buttons are installed in different areas within the hospital. When triggered, they emit audible and visual alarms, send alarm information to the intelligent response server and emergency signs via a self-organizing wireless network, and reset and turn off the audible and visual alarms after the emergency treatment is completed, sending reset information to the intelligent response server and emergency signs via the self-organizing wireless network.

[0031] Emergency signs are installed at nurses' stations and / or where first-aid equipment is stored. These signs should be placed outside the first-aid equipment or its storage box, and their audible and visual alarms should be clearly noticeable to passersby and easily removable. Upon receiving an alarm, the emergency sign displays the alarm location and prompts nearby personnel to carry the first-aid equipment and the emergency sign to the location via audible and visual alerts. After a nearby person responds, the emergency sign is removed, generating a successful response message, deactivating the audible and visual alerts, and sending the successful response message to the intelligent response server and alarm button via a self-organizing wireless network. Upon receiving a reset message and returning to its original position, the emergency sign returns to standby mode. In some embodiments of the invention, the emergency sign is equipped with a charging interface for connecting a charging cable. An emergency sign in alarm mode generates a successful response message by checking that its charging interface and charging cable are disconnected; a returned emergency sign returns to standby mode after the charging cable is inserted into its charging interface.

[0032] The master control node is used to connect the self-organizing wireless network and the intelligent response server, enabling mutual communication between devices within the self-organizing wireless network and the intelligent response server.

[0033] The hospital's wireless LAN includes regional mobile phones, central mobile phones, and intelligent response servers, which are interconnected through the hospital's wireless LAN.

[0034] The regional mobile phone is held by the regional manager, and the central mobile phone is held by the on-duty manager of the emergency center. The intelligent response server is used to receive alarm information in real time, plan the route from the emergency center to the alarm location, send alarm information to the regional and central mobile phones, and make voice calls to the regional and central mobile phones. Simultaneously, it updates the status of alarm buttons and emergency signs in real time. Specifically, upon receiving alarm information, the intelligent response server updates the alarm button to the alarm state, automatically sends alarm text and image information to the corresponding regional and central mobile phones, and makes voice calls to the corresponding regional and central mobile phones. Upon receiving alarm information from an emergency sign, the intelligent response server updates the emergency sign to a response prompt state. Upon receiving a successful response message from the emergency sign, it updates both the alarm button and the emergency sign to a successful response state. Upon receiving a reset message from the alarm button, it updates the alarm button to a standby state. The intelligent response server displays alarm information and the status of all relevant equipment on the emergency center's information screen in real time.

[0035] The aforementioned main control node and intelligent response server are located on the emergency rescue platform, which also includes an information screen. This information screen is connected to the intelligent response server and displays alarm information, the status of all devices (including alarm buttons and emergency signs), and the response status of the devices, area managers, and the emergency rescue center. Furthermore, the emergency rescue platform also includes a response button, which is pressed by the emergency rescue center manager to initiate a response after an alarm is triggered.

[0036] In some embodiments of the present invention, the self-organizing wireless network is constructed using ESP-WIFI-MESH technology. The alarm button includes an IoT module, a button, an alarm light, a speaker, a pull cord, and a power cord. The IoT module is used to access the self-organizing wireless network and control the operation of the alarm button; the power cord is used to connect to an external power source; the button and pull cord are used to trigger the alarm; and the speaker and alarm light are used to emit an audible and visual alarm. The emergency sign includes an IoT module, an alarm light, a speaker, a display screen, a battery, and a charging cable. The IoT module is used to access the self-organizing wireless network and control the operation of the emergency sign; the alarm light is used to emit a visual alarm; the speaker is used to emit an audible alarm; the display screen is used to display alarm information; the battery provides power when the charging cable is not connected; and the charging cable provides power when connected. The intelligent response server includes an operating system module, a front-end map software module, a web server module, a back-end service software module, and a database module to implement its functions.

[0037] Due to the application of the above solutions, the present invention has the following advantages and effects compared with the prior art:

[0038] This invention's technical solution uses a self-organizing wireless network to connect alarm buttons, emergency signs, and the main control node, eliminating the need for numerous devices to connect to the hospital's intranet and enabling rapid, low-cost, and wider deployment. Simultaneously, this solution avoids excessive consumption of hospital intranet wireless LAN resources, thus improving medical safety.

[0039] The technical solution of this invention adopts a hybrid networking mode, combining graphic and voice prompts, which makes it convenient for emergency responders to respond in a timely manner using smartphones, without the need for a dedicated emergency terminal.

[0040] The alarm and response in the technical solution of this invention do not require centralized control and can operate without a central control, thereby improving alarm efficiency and reliability.

[0041] This invention's technical solution triggers an active response from emergency medical equipment via emergency signage, enabling the transport of both equipment and signs to the emergency location with the help of nearby personnel. Compared to the previous method where the person reporting the emergency or the person in charge had to search for the equipment and return to the scene, this solution saves half the distance and significantly improves the response speed of the emergency medical equipment.

[0042] In summary, the technical solution of this invention can be easily and widely deployed in hospitals, saving wireless local area network resources and improving medical security, while effectively reducing interference with hospital business networks. Furthermore, the system of this invention features complete coverage, rapid and intuitive alarms, and dynamic real-time display, which helps medical staff and emergency equipment respond promptly, arrive at the emergency scene as quickly as possible according to the planned route, and work collaboratively to protect the patient's life and health to the greatest extent possible. Attached Figure Description

[0043] Figure 1 This is a flowchart of a rapid response method for wireless alarms within a hospital, as described in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0044] Figure 2 This is a system block diagram of a hospital wireless alarm rapid response system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0045] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the appearance of the alarm button in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0046] Figure 4 This is a system block diagram of the alarm button according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0047] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the appearance of an emergency sign according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0048] Figure 6 This is a system block diagram of emergency signage according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0049] Figure 7 This is a system block diagram of the intelligent response server software system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0050] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of an emergency center information screen according to an embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0051] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will now be clearly and completely described with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the following description, the consecutive numbers used for the method steps are for ease of review and understanding. Adjusting the order of implementation of the steps, considering the overall technical solution of the present invention and the logical relationships between them, will not affect the technical effects achieved by the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, and not all of them. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0052] Figure 1 This is a flowchart of a rapid response method for wireless alarms within a hospital, according to an embodiment of the present invention, which includes, but is not limited to, steps S100 to S500:

[0053] S100, Hybrid networking. In some embodiments, S100 includes, but is not limited to, steps S110 to S120:

[0054] In the S110, alarm buttons, emergency signs, and the main control node form a self-organizing wireless network via wireless links, and are connected to the intelligent response server through the main control node. Each node in the self-organizing wireless network stores the device type and device number of the nodes interconnected with it.

[0055] The S120 allows regional mobile phones, the intelligent response server, and the central mobile phone to all connect to the hospital's wireless LAN, supporting access to the intelligent response server by both regional and central mobile phones.

[0056] S200, Alarm setting. In some embodiments, S200 includes, but is not limited to, steps S210 to S230:

[0057] The S210 intelligent response server registers the device number, device address, and area number for each alarm button and emergency sign.

[0058] The S220 intelligent server sets the emergency sign device number and device address corresponding to each alarm button.

[0059] S230, when necessary, the intelligent response server updates the device number and device address of the emergency sign corresponding to each alarm button.

[0060] S300, Alarm triggered. In some embodiments, S300 includes, but is not limited to, steps S310 to S350:

[0061] S310: When an emergency occurs within the facility, the alarm button is pressed, triggering an audible and visual alarm. The alarm is also transmitted to the intelligent response server via a self-organizing network. The alarm information includes the alarm location, the alarm button number, and the device number of the emergency sign.

[0062] Upon receiving an alarm message, the S320 intelligent response server updates the alarm button to the alarm status and displays it on the information screen. At the same time, it automatically sends alarm text and image information to the regional mobile phone and the central mobile phone corresponding to the alarm button, and makes a voice call to the regional manager and the emergency center duty manager to handle the situation.

[0063] S330: The alarm button simultaneously sends alarm information to the emergency sign via the self-organizing network, triggering the emergency sign to respond.

[0064] After receiving an alarm message, the S340 emergency sign will display the alarm location information and provide audible and visual prompts to nearby personnel to respond promptly, carry first aid equipment such as AED devices, and actively go to the alarm location.

[0065] The S350 emergency sign sends the received alarm information to the intelligent response server, updates the emergency sign to a response prompt status, and displays it on the information screen.

[0066] S400, Response processing. In some embodiments, S400 includes, but is not limited to, steps S410 to S440:

[0067] S410: The area manager uses a mobile phone to open the response webpage of the intelligent response server via the hospital's wireless LAN, reads the alarm graphic information, and presses the webpage button to respond.

[0068] In S420, the center manager uses their mobile phone to access the intelligent response server's response webpage via the facility's Wi-Fi, reads the alarm information (text and images), and presses the webpage button to respond. The center manager can also respond by pressing the emergency center's response button.

[0069] After the S430 emergency sign responds, the responder carries the emergency sign with them when heading to the alarm location. The emergency sign checks that the charging cable has been disconnected, generates a response success message, turns off the audible and visual prompts, and sends the response success message to the smart response server and alarm button via the self-organizing network.

[0070] S440: The alarm button is updated to a successful response status. The intelligent server updates the alarm button and emergency sign to a successful response status and displays them on the emergency center's information screen.

[0071] S500, alarm cleared. Figure 6 As shown, in some embodiments, S500 includes, but is not limited to, step S510:

[0072] After completing the emergency response, the emergency responder will reset the alarm button, which will then disable the audible and visual information. The alarm button will send a reset message to the intelligent response server via the self-organizing network to update the alarm button to standby mode. At the same time, the reset message will also be sent to the emergency sign via the self-organizing network. Once the emergency sign is plugged into the charging cable, it will return to standby mode.

[0073] Figure 2 This is a system block diagram of a hospital in-hospital wireless alarm rapid response system according to an embodiment of the present invention. It includes a self-organizing wireless network portion 100, an in-hospital wireless local area network portion 200, and an emergency platform 300. A master control node 130, an intelligent response server 230, an information screen 310, and response buttons 320 are set up in the in-hospital emergency center, and a central mobile phone 220 is also provided. Alarm buttons 110 and emergency signs 120 are set up in four wards, and each ward is equipped with a regional mobile phone 210.

[0074] The establishment of self-organizing wireless networks uses ESP-WIFI-MESH technology. Compared to traditional Wi-Fi technology where a central node connects to multiple other nodes, ESP-WIFI-MESH allows each node in the network to connect to its neighboring nodes, with each node acting as a data relay for its connected nodes. Therefore, more devices can be connected, enabling wider deployment.

[0075] like Figure 2As shown, the nodes of the self-organizing wireless network 100 include an alarm button 110, an emergency sign 120, and a master node 130. Each device is connected to adjacent devices and acts as a data relay for connected nodes. The master node 130 is also connected to the intelligent response server 230 to enable communication between devices within the self-organizing wireless network and the intelligent response server 230.

[0076] The appearance of alarm button 110 is as follows Figure 3 As shown, the alarm button 110 is connected to an external power source via power cord 11, and includes a button / alarm light 12, a speaker 13, and a pull cord 14. The system block diagram of the alarm button 110 is shown below. Figure 4 As shown, it includes an ESP8266 module 111, an external power supply 112, a button module 113, an alarm light module 114, a pull cord module 115, and a speaker module 116. The ESP8266 module 111 includes a main processor, a Wi-Fi module, and a memory, used to control the operation of the alarm button, access the self-organizing wireless network, and store operating status, alarm information, and the device number of the corresponding emergency sign 120, respectively. The external power supply 112 provides power. The button module 113 is used to press the alarm button. The alarm light module 114 is used to emit a light alarm. The pull cord module 115 is used to pull the cord to emit an alarm. The speaker module 116 is used to emit an audible alarm.

[0077] When the alarm button 110 is pressed or the pull cord is pulled, it emits an audible and visual alarm and sends alarm information to the smart response server 230 and the corresponding emergency sign 120 via the self-organizing wireless network. After the first aid is completed, it resets and turns off the audible and visual alarm and sends reset information to the smart response server 230 and the emergency sign 120 via the self-organizing wireless network.

[0078] The appearance of the emergency sign 120 is as follows Figure 5 As shown, it is equipped with an alarm light 21, a speaker 22, a display screen 23, and a charging cable 125. The system block diagram of the emergency sign 120 is as follows. Figure 6 As shown, it includes an ESP8266 module 121, an alarm light module 122, a display module 123, a battery 124, a charging cable 125, and a speaker module 126. The ESP8266 module 121 includes a main processor, a Wi-Fi module, and a memory, used to control the operation of the alarm button, access the self-organizing wireless network, and store operating status and alarm information, respectively. The alarm light module 122 is used to emit a light alarm; the display module 123 is used to display alarm information; the battery 124 provides power when the charging cable 125 is not connected; the charging cable 125 provides power when connected; and the speaker module 126 emits an audible alarm.

[0079] The emergency sign 120 is placed outside the first aid equipment or its storage box. Its audible and visual alarms are clearly noticeable to passersby and can be easily removed. Upon receiving an alarm, the emergency sign 120 displays the alarm location and provides an audible and visual prompt to nearby personnel to carry the first aid equipment and the emergency sign 120 to the alarm location. After a nearby person responds, the emergency sign 120 is removed. A check confirms the charging cable 125 is disconnected, generating a successful response message. The audible and visual prompts are then deactivated, and the successful response message is sent to the intelligent response server 230 and the alarm button 110 via a self-organizing network. After receiving a reset message and reconnecting the charging cable 125, the emergency sign 120 returns to standby mode.

[0080] like Figure 2 As shown, the hospital's wireless local area network (WLAN) component 200 includes a local mobile phone 210, a central mobile phone 220, and a smart response server 230, which are interconnected through the hospital's WLAN.

[0081] Among them, the regional mobile phone 210 is held by the regional head, and regional mobile phones L1 / L2 / L3 / L4 correspond to the heads of wards 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 respectively. The central mobile phone 220 is held by the on-duty head of the emergency center.

[0082] The software system architecture of the Intelligent Response Server 230 is as follows: Figure 7 As shown, it includes a Linux system 231, front-end map software 232, WebServer 233, back-end service software 234, and a MySQL database 235. The Linux system 231 is the operating system; the front-end map software 232 is responsible for rendering and displaying the map; the WebServer 233 provides web page display services to the information screen 310, regional mobile phones 210, and central mobile phones 220; the back-end service software 234 is responsible for all business logic; and the MySQL database 235 stores the device number, device address, and area number of each alarm button 110 and emergency sign 120, as well as information and mobile phone contact details of the area manager, the emergency center duty manager, and the emergency contact person.

[0083] Upon receiving an alarm message, the intelligent response server 230 updates the alarm button 110 to the alarm state and automatically sends alarm graphic information to the corresponding area mobile phone 210 and central mobile phone 220. It also uses a software or hardware dialer to voice-diale the corresponding area mobile phone 210 and central mobile phone 220. Upon receiving an alarm message from the emergency sign 120, the intelligent response server 230 updates the emergency sign 120 to a response prompt state. Upon receiving a successful response message from the emergency sign 120, it updates both the alarm button 110 and the emergency sign 120 to a successful response state. Upon receiving a reset message from the alarm button 110, it updates the alarm button 110 to a standby state. The intelligent response server 230 displays the alarm information and the status of all relevant equipment in real time on the emergency center's information screen 310.

[0084] like Figure 2 As shown, the emergency rescue platform 300 includes a master control node 130, an intelligent response server 230, an information screen 310, and a response button 320.

[0085] The interface of the information screen 310 is as follows: Figure 8 As shown, the information screen 310 can display the real-time status of all equipment on the hospital map, as well as alarm information and the response status of equipment, area managers, and the emergency center. The response button 320 is pressed by the emergency center manager to respond after an alarm is triggered.

[0086] The above description of the embodiments is merely for the purpose of helping to understand the method and core ideas of the present invention, and is intended to enable those skilled in the art to understand the content of the present invention and implement it accordingly. It should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of the present invention. All equivalent modifications or substitutions made without departing from the spirit of the present invention are included within the scope defined by the claims of this application.

Claims

1. A rapid response method for wireless alarms within a hospital, comprising the following steps: 1) Hybrid Networking: Alarm buttons and emergency signs are installed in various areas of the hospital. These are used as nodes and connected to the master control node via wireless links to form a self-organizing wireless network. The master control node then connects to the intelligent response server. Each node stores the device type and device number of the nodes it connects to. Regional mobile phones and a central mobile phone are provided. The intelligent response server, regional mobile phones, and central mobile phones are all connected to the hospital's intra-hospital wireless LAN, supporting access to the intelligent response server by both regional and central mobile phones. Each regional mobile phone is held by the person in charge of its respective area, and the central mobile phone is held by the person in charge of the hospital's emergency center on duty. 2) Alarm Settings: The intelligent response server registers the device number, device address, and area number for each alarm button and emergency sign; the intelligent response server sets the device number and device address for the emergency sign corresponding to each alarm button; 3) Alarm Trigger: When an emergency occurs within the hospital, triggering the alarm button activates an audible and visual alarm and sends an alarm to the intelligent response server via a self-organizing wireless network. Upon receiving the alarm information, the intelligent response server updates the alarm button to the alarm state and displays it on the hospital's emergency center information screen. Simultaneously, it plans the route from the emergency center to the alarm location and automatically sends alarm text and image information to the corresponding area mobile phone and center mobile phone. It also makes a voice call to the corresponding area mobile phone and center mobile phone, prompting the area manager and the emergency center duty manager to handle the situation. Simultaneously, the alarm button sends an alarm information to the corresponding emergency sign via the self-organizing wireless network, triggering the emergency sign's response. Upon receiving the alarm information, the emergency sign displays the alarm location information and provides audible and visual alerts to nearby personnel to respond promptly. At the same time, the emergency sign sends the received alarm information to the intelligent response server, which updates the emergency sign to the response alert state and displays it on the information screen. 4) Response Processing: The area manager uses their mobile phone to access the response webpage of the intelligent response server via the hospital's Wi-Fi to respond; the emergency center duty manager uses their mobile phone to access the response webpage of the intelligent response server via the hospital's Wi-Fi to respond, or responds by pressing the emergency center's response button; after the emergency sign responds, nearby personnel carry the emergency sign to the alarm location, the emergency sign generates a response success message, turns off the audio and visual prompts, and sends the response success message to the intelligent response server and alarm button via the self-organizing Wi-Fi network; the alarm button updates to the response success status, the intelligent response server updates the alarm button and emergency sign to the response success status, and displays it on the emergency center's information screen; 5) Alarm reset: After the emergency response is completed, the emergency personnel reset the alarm button, which shuts down the audible and visual information and sends a reset message to the intelligent response server via the self-organizing wireless network, updating the alarm button to standby mode. At the same time, the alarm button sends a reset message to the emergency sign via the self-organizing wireless network, and the emergency sign returns to its original position and resumes standby mode. Alternatively, the central mobile phone can access the intelligent response server's webpage via the hospital's wireless LAN to update the alarm button and emergency sign to standby mode.

2. The rapid response method for wireless alarms within a hospital as described in claim 1, characterized in that, In step 1), the alarm button is set in the patient area inside the hospital, and the emergency sign is set at the nurses' station and / or where the emergency equipment is stored.

3. The rapid response method for wireless alarms within a hospital as described in claim 1, characterized in that, In step 3), the alarm information received by the intelligent response server from the alarm button includes the alarm location, the device number of the alarm button, and the device number of the corresponding emergency sign; the alarm graphic information sent by the intelligent response server to the regional mobile phone and the central mobile phone includes the alarm text, alarm map and planned route, as well as the location and status of the emergency sign.

4. The rapid response method for wireless alarms within a hospital as described in claim 1, characterized in that, In step 3), the intelligent response server avoids impassable paths caused by temporary medical events or renovation events when planning the route from the emergency center to the alarm location.

5. The rapid response method for wireless alarms within a hospital as described in claim 1, characterized in that, In step 4), the emergency sign generates a successful response message by checking that the charging cable is disconnected; in step 5), the emergency sign returns to standby mode after the charging cable is plugged in.

6. A rapid response system for wireless alarms within a hospital, used to implement the rapid response method for wireless alarms within a hospital as described in any one of claims 1 to 5, the system having a network architecture consisting of a hybrid network of self-organizing wireless network and hospital wireless local area network, and equipped with an emergency rescue platform; wherein: The self-organizing wireless network (WRF) component includes alarm buttons, emergency signs, and a master control node, which communicate with each other via the WRF. The master control node connects the WRF to the intelligent response server, enabling communication between devices within the WRF and the intelligent response server. Multiple alarm buttons are located in different areas within the hospital. When triggered, they emit audible and visual alarms, send alarm information to the intelligent response server and emergency signs via the WRF, and reset and deactivate the audible and visual alarms after emergency treatment is completed, sending reset information to the intelligent response server and emergency signs via the WRF. The emergency signs are located at nurses' stations and / or emergency equipment storage areas. Upon receiving an alarm, they display the alarm location and provide audible and visual prompts to nearby personnel to carry emergency equipment and the emergency sign to the alarm location. When an emergency sign is removed by nearby personnel, a successful response message is generated, the audible and visual prompts are deactivated, and a successful response message is sent to the intelligent response server and alarm buttons via the WRF. After receiving the reset information and returning to its original position, the emergency sign returns to standby mode. The hospital's wireless LAN includes regional mobile phones, a central mobile phone, and a smart response server, which are interconnected via the hospital's wireless LAN. The regional mobile phones are held by the regional heads, and the central mobile phone is held by the emergency center duty officer. The smart response server is used to receive alarm information in real time, plan the route from the emergency center to the alarm location, send alarm information to the regional and central mobile phones, make voice calls to the regional and central mobile phones, and update the status of alarm buttons and emergency signs in real time. The main control node and intelligent response server are located on the emergency rescue platform, which is also equipped with an information screen. The information screen is connected to the intelligent response server and is used to display alarm information, equipment status, and response status.

7. The hospital in-hospital wireless alarm rapid response system as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The emergency medical platform is also equipped with a response button, which is pressed by the person in charge of the emergency medical center when an alarm is received to respond.

8. The hospital in-hospital wireless alarm rapid response system as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The self-organizing wireless network adopts an ESP-WIFI-MESH network. The alarm button includes an IoT module, a button, an alarm light, a speaker, a pull cord, and a power cord. The emergency sign includes an IoT module, an alarm light, a speaker, a display screen, a battery, and a charging cable. The IoT modules in both the alarm button and the emergency sign include a main processor, a Wi-Fi module, and a memory.

9. The hospital in-hospital wireless alarm rapid response system as described in claim 8, characterized in that, The IoT modules in both the alarm button and the emergency sign are ESP8266 modules.

10. The hospital in-hospital wireless alarm rapid response system as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The intelligent response server includes an operating system module, a front-end map software module, a web server module, a back-end service software module, and a database.

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