Universal dual-mode adapter kit and medical monitor

Abstract

The utility model discloses a universal dual-mode adapter kit and a medical monitor. The universal dual-mode switching kit is configured to adapt to various different medical monitors, and is configured to work in the following two modes: (1) a wired mode: in the wired mode, a probe is in communication connection with a digital signal input interface of a switching-switching module in a wired mode, and in the wired mode, the probe is in communication connection with the digital signal input interface of the switching-switching module in a wired mode; and (2) a wireless mode, in the wireless mode, the probe is in butt joint with the wireless digital transmission module to form communication connection, and the wireless digital transmission module is configured to be in wireless connection with the conversion-switching module.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of medical devices, and in particular to a universal (multi-purpose) dual-mode adapter kit adapted to different medical monitors. More specifically, the utility model relates to a separate kit for providing an adapter between a digital output physiological parameter sensor and different, for example, universal medical monitors, and a medical monitor comprising such a kit. Background Art

[0002] This design is a conversion-adaptation module for connecting digital output sensors for monitoring physiological parameters such as intracranial pressure, intracranial temperature, brain tissue oxygen partial pressure, body temperature, blood oxygen, blood pressure, blood sugar, etc. to patient monitors. At present, there are many brands of monitors for monitoring human physiological parameters, and these brands of monitors are often matched with their corresponding probes. Due to the different definitions and types of interfaces and pins, it is actually impossible to match a variety of different monitors with the same probe, and it is not interchangeable. This is very inconvenient in actual use. For example, when different patients choose different probe brands, the hospital needs to be equipped with a monitor that matches it in order to use it normally. Therefore, the hospital must purchase a matching monitor dedicated to the probe, which greatly increases the hospital's use cost. In addition, when preparing for surgery for patients who have selected different probes, it is necessary to place monitors of different brands in a crowded operating room, and frequently change monitors of different brands, which is inconvenient for doctors to use.

[0003] In order to make the probe adaptable and connected with monitors of different brands, it is necessary to invent a conversion-adaptation module. This device can accept the digital signal output by the physiological parameter sensor probe, output voltage analog signal after passing through the internal conversion circuit, and the analog signal is connected to the monitor through an adapted custom cable, so that the same probe can be adapted to multiple different monitors.

[0004] CN117017256A discloses an intracranial pressure monitor using an open intraventricular catheter method, including a switch cable library that matches the intracranial pressure sensor end of each brand, a universal signal acquisition and sensor end power supply module, a computer and an intracranial pressure monitoring program running thereon; its universal signal acquisition and sensor end power supply module, the computer and the intracranial pressure monitoring program running thereon can also be combined into an embedded instrument as a whole, realizing the conditioning, acquisition, calculation, display and storage of intracranial pressure signals, and at the same time, the sensor end is powered by a switch cable that matches the intracranial pressure sensor end of each brand. This monitor can maximize the sharing of the intracranial pressure monitor body, so that the hospital does not need to be equipped with various other brands of intracranial pressure monitoring instruments, reducing the equipment cost of the hospital and reducing the time for intracranial surgery preparation. However, CN117017256A is designed to be a dedicated intracranial pressure monitor as a whole, and its purpose is to match different intracranial pressure sensor probes.

[0005] US20140024956A1 discloses a transducer interface system / method that allows conversion from analog sensor input to a standardized analog output interface. In some preferred embodiments, the system / method allows a fiber optic pressure sensor to be connected to a standard patient monitoring monitor (PCM) system using a standardized Wheatstone bridge analog interface input. In this case, the Wheatstone bridge detection output is defined by the modulation of the bridge element value by the excitation from the PCM and the regulated output of the analog pressure sensor. The use of analog-to-digital analog conversion in the sensor interface allows PCM devices with analog Wheatstone bridge inputs to be retrofitted with advanced patient monitoring sensors without the need for special modifications to the baseline PCM data collection framework. The method disclosed in US20140024956A1 includes a technique for connecting any type / number of analog transducers to a traditional PCM system without the need for hardware / software modifications to the PCM system. One of the main concepts of US20140024956A1 is to use analog-to-digital analog conversion of analog sensor values ​​in the transducer interface to compensate for the analog sensor signal. In addition, another concept of the invention is to use a PCM system to match any type / number of analog transducers, rather than vice versa.

[0006] Currently, there is no separate switching device on the market that is suitable for switching and matching functions and signals between digital output sensor probes and different medical monitors.

[0007] In view of the above, the art urgently needs improved switching concepts and designs to overcome or improve the above technical defects and achieve corresponding and more beneficial technical effects.

[0008] The information included in this background section of the present specification, including any references cited herein and any description or discussion thereof, is included for technical reference purposes only and is not to be construed as subject matter that will limit the scope of the present invention. Utility Model Content

[0009] The utility model provides a separate kit equipment and operation / use method for providing switching between a digital output physiological parameter sensor and different, for example, universal medical monitors, which has at least the configuration and function of a converter and an adapter. One of the purposes of the utility model is to provide a universal dual-mode switching kit for providing switching between a digital output physiological parameter sensor and different medical monitors, so as to solve the problem that the monitor and different digital output physiological probes need to be adapted to each other, so the hospital needs to be equipped with a variety of monitors with different configurations / types. With the help of the utility model, it is possible to use the same probe to be compatible with medical monitors of various configurations / types, and the adaptation work can be done wirelessly and wired, which can facilitate medical staff to switch and match according to needs, greatly reducing the cost of hospital use, and greatly improving the convenience, user-friendliness and reliability of operation and use by medical staff.

[0010] In view of the above and other more inventive concepts, the present utility model is proposed.

[0011] Therefore, according to one of the main concepts of the present invention, a universal dual-mode adapter kit adapted to different medical monitors is provided, the universal dual-mode adapter kit is configured to adapt to a variety of different medical monitors, and the universal dual-mode adapter kit includes: a conversion-adaptation module, the conversion-adaptation module is configured with: a digital signal input interface configured to be suitable for connecting to a probe; a microcontroller, a DAC digital-to-analog conversion circuit, a signal conditioning circuit and a differential signal generating circuit communicatively connected to the microcontroller, for converting the sensor digital signal from the probe into an analog signal suitable for receiving and processing by the medical monitor; and an analog signal output interface; a wireless digital transmission module, which is constructed to dock with the probe and is configured to be connected to the probe. After docking, wireless digital signal transmission is performed between the probe and the conversion-adaptation module; the universal monitor adapter cable, whose input end is configured to be suitable for communication connection with the analog signal output interface, and whose output end is configured to adapt to at least two different types of medical monitor interfaces; wherein the universal dual-mode adapter kit is configured to be able to operate in the following two modes: (1) a wired mode, in which the probe and the digital signal input interface of the conversion-adaptation module are communicatively connected in a wired manner; and (2) a wireless mode, in which the probe is docked with the wireless digital transmission module to form a communication connection, and the wireless digital transmission module and the conversion-adaptation module are configured to be wirelessly connected.

[0012] According to one embodiment, the conversion-adaptation module further includes a digital potentiometer connected to the microcontroller.

[0013] According to one embodiment, the conversion-adaptation module further includes a digital receiving module or a digital receiving circuit configured to wirelessly receive data from the wireless digital transmission module.

[0014] According to one embodiment, the probe is configured to be physically docked with the wireless digital transmission module in a manner that one end thereof is inserted into the wireless digital transmission module or is in conductive contact with the wireless digital transmission module.

[0015] According to one embodiment, the wireless digital transmission module is configured to have its own battery as a working power source, and the working power source is selectively configured to be additionally used to power the probe.

[0016] According to one embodiment, the wireless digital transmission module is selected from at least one of a Zigbee module, a WiFi module, a Bluetooth module, a LoRa transmission module, a NB transmission module, a Proprietary transmission module, a Thread transmission module, a Wi-SUN transmission module and a Z-Wave transmission module.

[0017] According to one embodiment, a power toggle switch is provided on the wireless digital transmission module, which is turned on and off when needed. The power toggle switch can be used for power supply of the bougie and / or the wireless digital transmission module.

[0018] According to one embodiment, the conversion-adaptation module is further provided with a probe zero calibration button, a mode switching button and an LED indicator light. The mode switching button is a functional button, for example, configured as a gear switch, which respectively realizes the zero standard reference signal output, the standard reference signal output mode of the monitor, and the entry into the monitoring mode after zero calibration. According to one example, the mode switching button is, for example, in the form of a graded button or a sliding button, which has at least three gears, corresponding to the zero standard reference signal output mode, the standard reference signal output mode and the monitoring mode, respectively, so that the gears corresponding to the three modes can be easily switched by simply pressing or translating the sliding button.

[0019] According to one embodiment, the universal dual-mode adapter kit further comprises a probe adapted to be communicatively connected thereto, wherein the probe comprises at least one sensor for measuring a physiological parameter of a patient.

[0020] According to one embodiment, the probe is an FPC-sensor integrated bougie comprising a pressure sensor and a temperature sensor for measuring intracranial pressure and temperature of a patient.

[0021] According to another aspect of the present invention, a modified medical monitor is provided, which includes the universal dual-mode adapter kit as described above.

[0022] According to one embodiment, the retrofitted medical monitor is a conventional monitor configured to receive and process analog signals.

[0023] According to another aspect of the utility model, a method for operating the universal dual-mode adapter kit as described above in a wired mode is disclosed, the method comprising the following steps: (a) connecting the conversion-adaptation module to the medical monitor using a monitor adapter cable; (b) inserting the probe directly or via a probe extension cable into the conversion-adaptation module; (c) placing the sensing end of the probe in the air or in a container containing sterile water or sterile saline for zero calibration, pressing the probe zero calibration button of the conversion-adaptation module until the LED indicator of the conversion-adaptation module shows that the zero calibration of the probe is completed, wherein the step (c) is performed before the probe is implanted into the patient's body; (d) after the zero calibration of the probe is completed, operating the mode switching button of the conversion-adaptation module to make the conversion-adaptation module enter the zero standard reference signal output mode, in which the conversion-adaptation module outputs a zero standard reference analog signal (for example, a pressure signal of 0 mmHg is output when measuring invasive blood pressure or intracranial pressure) to the medical monitor. (e) operating the mode switching key of the conversion-adaptation module again to make the conversion-adaptation module enter the standard reference signal output mode, in which the conversion-adaptation module outputs a standard reference analog signal (for example, a pressure signal of 100 mmHg is output when measuring invasive blood pressure or intracranial pressure) to the medical monitor, and determines whether the displayed value of the medical monitor is consistent with the standard reference value. If the displayed value of the medical monitor is inconsistent with the standard reference value, the parameters of the medical monitor are adjusted until the displayed value of the medical monitor is consistent with the standard reference value; (f) operating the mode switching key again to make the conversion-adaptation module enter the monitoring mode, in which the probe collects the signal of the patient's physiological parameters and transmits it to the conversion-adaptation module in a wired manner, and the conversion-adaptation module receives and processes the signal from the probe, outputs the processed signal and transmits it to the medical monitor.

[0024] According to another aspect of the utility model, a method for operating the universal dual-mode adapter kit as described above in wireless mode is disclosed, the method comprising the following steps: (a) connecting the conversion-adaptation module to the medical monitor using a monitor adapter cable; (b) inserting a probe into a wireless digital transmission module, the wireless digital transmission module being configured to (e.g., automatically) wirelessly communicate with the conversion-adaptation module; (c) placing the sensing end of the probe in the air or in a container containing sterile water or sterile saline for calibration, and pressing the conversion button. The probe zeroing button of the conversion-adaptation module is pressed until the LED indicator of the conversion-adaptation module shows that the zeroing of the probe is completed, wherein the step (c) is performed before the probe is implanted into the patient's body; (d) after the zeroing of the probe is completed, the mode switching button of the conversion-adaptation module is operated to make the conversion-adaptation module enter the zero standard reference signal output mode, in which the conversion-adaptation module outputs a zero standard reference analog signal (for example, a pressure of 0 mmHg is output when measuring invasive blood pressure or intracranial pressure). (e) operating the mode switching key of the conversion-adaptation module again to make the conversion-adaptation module enter the standard reference signal output mode, in which the conversion-adaptation module outputs a standard reference analog signal (for example, a pressure signal of 100 mmHg is output when measuring invasive blood pressure or intracranial pressure) to the medical monitor, and determines whether the displayed value of the medical monitor is consistent with the standard reference value. If the displayed value of the medical monitor is inconsistent with the standard reference value, the parameters of the medical monitor are adjusted until the displayed value of the medical monitor is consistent with the standard reference value; (f) operating the mode switching key again to make the conversion-adaptation module enter the monitoring mode, in which the probe collects the signal of the patient's physiological parameters and transmits it to the conversion-adaptation module wirelessly, the conversion-adaptation module receives and processes the signal from the probe, outputs the processed signal and transmits it to the medical monitor.

[0025] More embodiments of the present invention can also achieve other advantageous technical effects that are not listed one by one. These other technical effects may be partially described below and are predictable and understandable to those skilled in the art after reading the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0026] By referring to the following description together with the following drawings, the above-mentioned features and advantages of these embodiments and other features and advantages and the manner in which they are achieved will be more apparent, and the present invention and its embodiments may be better understood.

[0027] Figure 1A The diagram is a schematic diagram showing a connection and working mode of a universal dual-mode adapter kit in a wired mode for providing adapter between a digital output physiological parameter sensor and different medical monitors according to an embodiment of the utility model.

[0028] Figure 1B The figure is a schematic diagram showing another connection and working mode of a universal dual-mode adapter kit in a wired mode for providing adapter between a digital output physiological parameter sensor and different medical monitors according to another embodiment of the utility model.

[0029] Figure 2 yes Figure 1A-1B The diagram is a schematic diagram of the connection and operation of the universal dual-mode adapter embodiment in wireless mode.

[0030] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram showing the internal circuit configuration of the conversion-adaptation module of the universal dual-mode adapter kit according to an embodiment of the utility model.

[0031] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram showing the internal circuit configuration of the conversion-adaptation module of the universal dual-mode adapter kit according to another embodiment of the utility model.

[0032] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram showing the internal circuit configuration of the conversion-adaptation module of the universal dual-mode adapter kit according to another embodiment of the utility model.

[0033] Figure 6 It is a schematic diagram showing the internal circuit configuration of the conversion-adaptation module of the universal dual-mode adapter kit according to another embodiment of the utility model.

[0034] Figure 7 It is a schematic diagram showing the internal circuit configuration of the conversion-adaptation module of the universal dual-mode adapter kit according to another embodiment of the utility model. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0035] In the following description of the drawings and specific embodiments, details of one or more embodiments of the present utility model will be described. From these descriptions, drawings and claims, other features, purposes and advantages of the present utility model can be clearly seen.

[0036] It should be understood that the illustrated and described embodiments are not limited in application to the details of the construction and arrangement of the components set forth in the following description or illustrated in the accompanying drawings. The illustrated embodiments may be other embodiments and may be implemented or executed in various ways. Each example is provided by explaining the disclosed embodiments rather than limiting them. In fact, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications and variations may be made to the various embodiments of the utility model without departing from the scope or essence disclosed in the utility model. For example, a feature illustrated or described as part of an embodiment may be used together with another embodiment to still produce another embodiment. Therefore, the utility model discloses such modifications and variations that fall within the scope of the appended claims and their equivalent elements.

[0037] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "length", "width", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", etc., indicating the orientation or position relationship, are based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0038] In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. In the description of the present utility model, the meaning of "plurality" is two or more, unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined.

[0039] In the present invention, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", "connected", "fixed" and the like should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, it can be the internal connection of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0040] Likewise, it is understood that the phrases and expressions used herein are for descriptive purposes and should not be considered restrictive. The use of the terms "include", "comprise" or "have" and variations thereof in the text of this application, unless otherwise agreed upon or with specific interpretations and meanings as required by the context, is intended to include the items listed thereafter and their equivalents and additional items in an open manner.

[0041] The present invention will be described in more detail below with reference to specific embodiments of the present invention.

[0042] Figure 1A The diagram is a schematic diagram showing a connection and working mode of a universal dual-mode adapter kit in a wired mode for providing adapter between a digital output physiological parameter sensor and different medical monitors according to an embodiment of the utility model. Figure 1B The figure is a schematic diagram showing another connection and working mode of a universal dual-mode adapter kit in a wired mode for providing adapter between a digital output physiological parameter sensor and different medical monitors according to another embodiment of the utility model. Figure 2 yes Figure 1A-1B The diagram is a schematic diagram of the connection and operation of the universal dual-mode adapter embodiment in wireless mode. Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram showing the internal circuit configuration of the conversion-adaptation module of the universal dual-mode adapter kit according to an embodiment of the utility model.

[0043] like Figure 1A-1B and Figure 2 As shown, a schematic diagram of the configuration and operation of a universal dual-mode adapter kit for providing adapter between a digital output physiological parameter sensor 1 (probe 1) and different medical monitors 5 according to an embodiment of the utility model is disclosed. This universal dual-mode adapter kit that can adapt to different medical monitors may include a conversion-adaptation module 2. The conversion-adaptation module 2 is configured with: a digital signal input interface 21 suitable for docking (wired / physical connection) with the probe 1 of the digital output physiological parameter; a microcontroller 22, a DAC digital-to-analog conversion circuit 23, a signal conditioning circuit 24, a differential signal generating circuit 25 (and a digital potentiometer 26) that is communicatively connected to the microcontroller 22, and is used to convert the sensor digital signal from the probe 1 into an analog signal suitable for receiving and processing by the medical monitor 5; and an analog signal output interface 27. The probe 1 can process / convert the signal output by the sensor into a digital signal that can be processed and recognized by the conversion-adaptation module 2 of the universal dual-mode adapter kit.

[0044] The conversion-adaptation module 2 collects and reads the digital signal output by the probe 1 through, for example, the signal received by the digital signal input interface 21 or the wireless signal sent by the wireless digital transmission module 4 from the probe 1, and performs signal processing inside the conversion-adaptation module 2. The digital signal collected by the probe 1, for example, about various physiological parameter indicators of the human body, is calculated and controlled by the microcontroller 22 to generate a differential signal and / or an analog signal of resistance through the DAC (digital-to-analog conversion) circuit 23, the signal conditioning circuit 24, the differential signal generating circuit 25, the digital potentiometer 26, etc. The analog signal is transmitted to the monitor 5 through the analog signal output interface 27 using the monitor adapter cable 3.

[0045] The conversion-adaptation module 2 may also be provided with a probe zeroing button 28, a mode switching button 30 and an LED indicator light 29 which may be configured as a dual color, for example. The probe zeroing button 28 is configured to zero the output of the probe 1 before implanting the probe 1 into a human body for surgery, and the mode switching button 30 may be configured to switch the three output modes of the conversion-adaptation module, and repeated pressing may alternately switch between the three modes of zero standard reference signal output mode, standard reference signal output mode and monitoring mode. The mode switching button 30 may be, for example but not limited to, in the form of a gear switching button, such as a graded button or a translation sliding button, which has three gears, corresponding to the zero standard reference signal output mode, the standard reference signal output mode and the monitoring mode, respectively, so that the gears corresponding to the three modes may be easily switched by simple button operation. The LED indicator light 29 which is configured to emit dual colors (e.g., blue and green) may indicate the current state to facilitate the operation of the doctor / nurse.

[0046] The conversion and switching module 2 can receive the digital output signal of the probe 1 in two ways: wired mode and wireless mode (as described below with the help of the wireless digital transmission module 4). Among them, the wireless mode connection is more convenient and flexible, and in clinical use, it can provide great convenience and flexibility in patient transfer and monitoring equipment movement.

[0047] according to Figure 1A-1B The universal dual-mode adapter kit of the illustrated embodiment may further include a wireless digital transmission module 4, which is configured to be suitable for realizing wireless signal transmission between the probe 1 and the conversion-adaptation module 2. The wireless digital transmission module 4 can transmit the signal from the probe 1 to the conversion-adaptation module 2 in a wireless manner. The wireless digital transmission module 4 may be configured with a battery inside, which can power the module 4 itself and the probe 1.

[0048] according to Figure 1A-1B The universal dual-mode adapter kit of the illustrated embodiment may also include a universal monitor adapter cable 3, whose input end is configured to be suitable for communication connection with the analog signal output interface 27 of the conversion-adaptation module 2, and whose output end is configured to adapt to interfaces of at least two different types of medical monitors 5. The monitor adapter cable 3 is a cable for connecting between the conversion-adaptation module 2 and the monitor 5, and has multiple different types of connectors, which can be adapted to monitors 5 of various configurations / types. The corresponding cable connector can be selected according to the configuration / type of the monitor.

[0049] For example, the monitor adapter cable 3 can be configured to adapt to at least one of the following monitor end interfaces of the common invasive pressure measurement cables on the market: 14-pin interface, such as provided by Nihon Kohden Co., Ltd., mainly compatible with monitor brands such as NihonKohden; 11-pin interface, such as provided by GE, mainly compatible with monitor brands such as Marquette and GE; 10-pin interface, such as provided by Siemens, mainly compatible with monitor brands such as Siemens; 12-pin interface, such as provided by Mindray and Philips, mainly compatible with monitor brands under Mindray and Philips.

[0050] The monitor adapter cable 3 can also be configured to adapt to at least one of the following interfaces of the monitor end of the temperature measurement cables commonly available on the market: a 6.35 mm male plug; a 2-pin temperature probe interface, such as those provided by Mindray and Philips.

[0051] The monitor adapter cable 3 can transmit the analog signal of the conversion-adaptation module 2 to the monitor 5; at the same time, for example, the monitor 5 can also power the conversion-adaptation module 2 through the cable 3; and the conversion-adaptation module 2 can also power the probe 1 (for example, a bougie) in a wired mode (as described below). Due to the different configurations / types of the connected monitors 5, the corresponding interface types of the monitors 5 may be different, and different monitor connection cable interfaces that match them need to be used. Therefore, an example of a monitor adapter cable 3 is to include multiple cables, each cable having a different interface that is compatible with the monitor. Another example of a monitor adapter cable 3 is to use a cable that is equipped with multiple different interfaces to match different types of monitor interfaces.

[0052] The Universal Dual Mode Adapter Kit is configured to operate in the following two modes.

[0053] (1) Wired mode. In the wired mode, the probe 1 and the digital signal input interface 21 of the conversion-adaptation module 2 can be connected through, for example, a probe extension cable 6 ( Figure 1A ) is connected by wired communication, or the probe 1 and the conversion-adaptation module 2 are directly connected ( Figure 1B ) to achieve wired communication and data transmission between the two, such as Figure 1A and Figure 1B The two modes are shown in the figure. The conversion-adaptation module 2 collects relevant digital signals about various physiological parameter indicators of the human body from the probe 1 through its digital signal input interface 21 .

[0054] (2) Wireless mode. When the wireless method is used, the wireless digital transmission module 4 is additionally used to perform wireless data transmission. In the wireless mode, the probe 1 is first physically docked with the wireless digital transmission module 4 to form a communicative connection, and the wireless digital transmission module 4 and the conversion-adaptation module 2 are configured to automatically connect wirelessly, for example, but not limited to, at a communication frequency of 2.4 GHz through Bluetooth, WiFi wireless communication, or through wireless communication technologies such as Zigbee, to achieve automatic or manual wireless connection.

[0055] An example of how to use the universal dual-mode adapter kit in wired mode is as follows:

[0056] (a) Use the monitor adapter cable 3 to connect the front-end signal output interface 27 of the conversion-adaptation module 2 to, for example, the invasive pressure measurement channel of the monitor 5. At this time, the LED indicator 29 on the conversion-adaptation module 2 turns green and stays on.

[0057] (b) Insert the uncalibrated probe 1 into the input end of the probe extension cable 6, and insert the output end of the probe extension cable 6 into the conversion-adaptation module 2. At this time, the LED indicator 29 changes from a solid green state to a flashing green state.

[0058] (c) Place the sensing end of the probe 1 horizontally in the air or in a container such as a shallow pool filled with sterile water or sterile saline for zeroing. Press the probe zeroing button 28 of the conversion-adaptation module 2 for about 8 seconds. After the zeroing button is pressed, the LED indicator 29 turns blue and flashes. When the LED indicator 29 stops flashing blue and turns blue and always on, release the zeroing button 28. The LED indicator 29 turns green and flashes, and the zeroing of the probe 1 is completed. At this time, the probe 1 must be used only with the conversion-adaptation module 2 for zeroing. Note that the probe 1 zeroing step must be performed before the probe 1 is implanted in the human body, because the zeroing of the probe 1 after implantation will cause inaccurate readings of some physiological parameters such as pressure. The example of placing the sensing end of the probe 1 horizontally in the air for zeroing operation is preferred, which is simple, convenient, fast and easy to operate, and has good user-friendliness, especially in typical practical application occasions of the utility model, such as hospitals, wards, ICU monitoring rooms and other environmental conditions.

[0059] (d) After the probe 1 is successfully zeroed, the monitor 5 needs to be zeroed. The mode switching key 30 is pressed for the first time. At this time, the conversion-adaptation module 2 enters the zero standard reference signal output mode. At this time, the LED indicator 29 turns blue and is always on. The conversion-adaptation module 2 outputs a zero standard reference analog signal (for example, a pressure signal of 0 mmHg when measuring invasive blood pressure or intracranial pressure) to the monitor. The monitor 5 is zeroed according to, for example, the monitor instruction manual, the user manual, etc. At this time, the monitor 5 displays the zero standard reference value.

[0060] (e) Press the mode switch key 30 for the second time. At this time, the conversion-adaptation module 2 enters the standard reference signal output mode, the LED indicator 29 is always blue, and the conversion-adaptation module 2 outputs a standard reference analog signal (for example, a pressure signal of 100 mmHg is output when measuring invasive blood pressure or intracranial pressure) to the monitor 5. At this time, the monitor 5 displays the standard reference value. If the reading on the monitor 5 is inconsistent with the standard reference value, adjust the parameters of the monitor 5 (for example, but not limited to the gain of the monitor 5, etc.) according to the monitor instruction manual, user manual, etc. until the standard reference value is displayed.

[0061] (f) Press the mode switch key 30 for the third time, the conversion-adaptation module 2 enters the monitoring mode, and the LED indicator 29 turns green and flashes. In this monitoring mode, the probe 1 will collect the various physiological parameters currently measured by the patient in real time. At this time, the probe 1 can be implanted in the patient's body, and the conversion-adaptation module 2 will receive and convert the digital signal from the probe 1 in real time, output the corresponding analog signal, and transmit the analog signal to the monitor 5 to achieve the purpose of measurement and monitoring.

[0062] One or more of steps (d), (e), and (f) may be repeated at any time to ensure that the monitor 5 can be correctly calibrated. That is, if the monitor 5 needs to be zeroed again in the monitoring mode, the above steps (d), (e), and (f) may be repeated.

[0063] An example of how to use the universal dual-mode adapter kit in wireless mode is as follows:

[0064] (1) Use the monitor adapter cable 3 to connect the front-end signal output interface 27 of the conversion-adaptation module 2 to, for example, the invasive pressure measurement channel of the monitor 5. At this time, the LED indicator on the conversion-adaptation module 2 turns green and stays on, indicating that the probe 1 is not connected.

[0065] (2) Physically connect the uncalibrated probe 1 to the wireless digital transmission module 4 (for example, insert the probe 1 into the wireless digital transmission module 4). The wireless digital transmission module 4 will automatically establish a wireless communication connection with the conversion-adaptation module 2. After the connection is successful, the LED indicator 29 changes from a solid green state to a flashing green state, indicating that the wireless connection is successful.

[0066] (3) Place the sensing end of the probe 1 horizontally in the air or in a container such as a shallow pool filled with sterile water or sterile saline for zeroing. Press the probe zeroing button 28 of the conversion-adaptation module 2 for about 8 seconds. After the zeroing button is pressed, the LED indicator 29 turns to a blue flashing state. When the LED indicator 29 stops flashing blue and turns to a blue steady state, release the zeroing button 28. The LED indicator 29 turns to a green flashing state, and the zeroing of the probe 1 is completed. At this time, the probe 1 must only be used with the conversion-adaptation module 2 for zeroing. Note that the probe 1 zeroing step must be performed before the probe 1 is implanted in the human body, because the zeroing of the probe 1 after implantation will cause inaccurate readings of some physiological parameters such as pressure. The example of placing the sensing end of the probe 1 horizontally in the air for zeroing operation is preferred, which is simple, convenient, fast and easy to operate, and has good user-friendliness, especially in typical practical application occasions of the utility model, such as hospitals, wards, ICU monitoring rooms and other environmental conditions.

[0067] (4) After the probe 1 is successfully zeroed, the monitor 5 needs to be zeroed. Press the mode switch key 30 for the first time. At this time, the conversion-adaptation module 2 enters the zero standard reference signal output mode. At this time, the LED indicator 29 turns blue and lights up. The conversion-adaptation module 2 outputs the zero standard reference signal (for example, a pressure signal of 0 mmHg when measuring invasive blood pressure or intracranial pressure) to the monitor 5. The monitor 5 is zeroed according to the monitor instruction manual, user manual, etc. At this time, the monitor 5 displays the zero standard reference value.

[0068] (5) Press the mode switch key 30 for the second time. At this time, the conversion-adapter module 2 enters the standard reference signal output mode. The LED indicator 29 is always blue. The conversion-adapter module 2 outputs a standard reference signal (for example, a pressure signal of 100 mmHg is output when measuring invasive blood pressure or intracranial pressure) to the monitor 5. At this time, the monitor 5 displays the standard reference value. If the reading on the monitor 5 is inconsistent with the standard reference value, adjust the parameters of the monitor 5 according to the monitor instruction manual, user manual, etc. until the standard reference value is displayed.

[0069] (6) Press the mode switch key 30 for the third time, and the conversion-adaptation module 2 enters the monitoring mode. The LED indicator 29 turns green and flashes. In this monitoring mode, the probe 1 will collect the various physiological parameters currently measured by the patient in real time. At this time, the probe 1 can be implanted in the patient's body, and the conversion-adaptation module 2 will receive and convert the digital signal from the probe 1 in real time in a wireless manner, output the corresponding analog signal, and transmit the analog signal to the monitor 5 to achieve the purpose of measurement and monitoring.

[0070] One or more of steps (4), (5), and (6) may be repeated at any time to ensure that the monitor 5 can be correctly calibrated. That is, if the monitor 5 needs to be zeroed again in the monitoring mode, the above steps (4), (5), and (6) may be repeated.

[0071] The following takes the example of implementing the probe as an intracranial monitoring (ICM) bougie and adapting the universal dual-mode adapter kit of the utility model to an ICM monitor to further describe the implementation methods and solutions of the utility model.

[0072] Taking the monitoring of the intracranial pressure and intracranial temperature of a patient through an ICM bougie as an example, a complete intracranial pressure monitoring usually mainly includes two parts: an intracranial pressure monitoring probe and an intracranial pressure monitor paired with it. An example of probe 1 may be an FPC (flexible circuit board)-sensor integrated bougie, which includes a pressure sensor and a temperature sensor for measuring the intracranial pressure and temperature of the patient. An example of the FPC-sensor integrated bougie may be the bougie and bougie assembly disclosed in the PCT international application "Artificial Intelligence Assisted Intracranial Monitoring System and Bougie Assembly" with international application number PCT / CN2023 / 108432 filed on July 20, 2023, and the relevant contents of the PCT international application are incorporated into this application by reference, just as discussed in this application.

[0073] Usually, traditionally, intracranial pressure measurement is to implant an ICM bougie into the patient's ventricle or brain parenchyma, and the intracranial pressure monitoring probe 1 transmits analog signals of intracranial pressure, temperature, etc. through the probe catheter and the adapter cable to the matching dedicated intracranial pressure monitor for signal processing, and intuitively displays intracranial pressure data and waveforms on the monitor screen. At present, for example, the measurement sensitivity of a multi-parameter monitor with an invasive pressure measurement function is generally 5μV / V / mmHg. Therefore, according to the utility model, a universal dual-mode adapter kit is provided, and with the help of its conversion-adaptation module 2, the digital signal of the current pressure output by the ICM bougie 1 can be converted to a differential analog voltage signal through the DAC circuit 23 (i.e., digital-to-analog conversion circuit), the signal conditioning circuit 24, the differential signal generating circuit 25 and other circuits inside the conversion-adaptation module. The sensitivity of the analog voltage signal can be consistent with the sensitivity of the monitor receiving the signal, so that intracranial pressure monitoring can be easily realized. Usually, the NTC resistance value can be measured to calculate and measure the intracranial temperature of the patient. According to the universal dual-mode adapter kit provided by the utility model, the microcontroller 22 can obtain the intracranial temperature currently measured by the ICM bougie by reading the digital signal output by the ICM bougie, and the microcontroller / single-chip microcomputer controls the digital potentiometer (for example Figure 3The digital potentiometer 26) circuit shown generates a resistance value corresponding to the NTC resistor-temperature meter of the monitor, thereby realizing intracranial temperature measurement. The conversion-adaptation module 2 is an adapter module applicable to a digital output probe 1 such as an ICM bougie, which can realize digital to analog conversion.

[0074] Figure 4 1 is a schematic diagram showing the internal circuit configuration of the conversion-adaptation module of the universal dual-mode adapter kit according to another embodiment of the utility model. The conversion-adaptation module can measure human physiological parameters including: invasive blood pressure (IBP), intracranial pressure (ICP), blood sugar, brain oxygen, blood flow reserve fraction (FFR), etc. Figure 4 As shown, the conversion-adaptation module is configured with: a digital signal input interface suitable for docking with a probe 1 that digitally outputs physiological parameters (wired / physical connection), which is illustrated in this embodiment as a sensor digital input interface; a microcontroller, a DAC conversion (digital-to-analog conversion) circuit, a signal conditioning circuit, and a differential signal generating circuit that are communicatively connected to the microcontroller, and are used to convert the sensor digital signal from the probe 1 into an analog signal suitable for reception and processing by a medical monitor 5; and an analog signal output interface, which is illustrated in this embodiment as an invasive pressure measurement interface of the monitor.

[0075] Figure 5 1 is a schematic diagram showing the internal circuit configuration of the conversion-adaptation module of the universal dual-mode adapter kit according to another embodiment of the utility model. The human physiological parameters that can be measured by the conversion-adaptation module include: human body temperature. Figure 5 As shown, the conversion-adaptation module is configured with: a digital signal input interface suitable for docking with the probe 1 for digitally outputting physiological parameters (wired / physical connection), which is illustrated in this embodiment as a sensor digital input interface; a microcontroller, an analog signal generating circuit and an analog signal conditioning circuit that are communicatively connected to the microcontroller, and are used to convert the sensor digital signal from the probe 1 into a single-ended analog signal suitable for reception and processing by the medical monitor 5; and an analog signal output interface, which is illustrated in this embodiment as a monitor temperature measurement interface.

[0076] Figure 6 1 is a schematic diagram showing the internal circuit configuration of the conversion-adaptation module of the universal dual-mode adapter kit according to another embodiment of the utility model. The conversion-adaptation module can measure human physiological parameters including: invasive blood pressure (IBP), intracranial pressure (ICP), blood sugar, brain oxygen, blood flow reserve fraction (FFR), etc. Figure 6As shown, the conversion-adaptation module is configured with: an analog signal input interface suitable for docking with a probe that outputs an analog signal (wired / physical connection), which is illustrated in this embodiment as a sensor analog input interface; an analog signal conditioning circuit, configured to be suitable for conditioning the input analog signal; an ADC conversion (analog-to-digital conversion) circuit, suitable for converting the analog signal into a digital signal; a microcontroller, which is communicatively connected to the ADC conversion circuit and outputs the processed digital signal; and a digital signal output interface, which is illustrated in this embodiment as a digital output interface.

[0077] Figure 7 1 is a schematic diagram showing the internal circuit configuration of the conversion-adaptation module of the universal dual-mode adapter kit according to another embodiment of the utility model. The conversion-adaptation module can measure human physiological parameters including: invasive blood pressure (IBP), intracranial pressure (ICP), blood sugar, brain oxygen, blood flow reserve fraction (FFR), etc. Figure 7 As shown, the conversion-adaptation module is configured with: an analog signal input interface suitable for docking with a probe that outputs an analog signal (wired / physical connection), which is illustrated in this embodiment as a sensor analog input interface; a signal amplification and shaping circuit, which is configured to amplify and shape the input analog signal; a filtering circuit, which filters the signal output by the signal amplification and shaping circuit and transmits it to the signal output interface; and a signal output interface, which is illustrated in this embodiment as an invasive pressure measurement interface of a monitor.

[0078] Compared with the prior art, the present invention can provide beneficial effects including but not limited to the following:

[0079] Currently, when using probes for intracranial pressure monitoring, monitors of the same configuration / type must be used, and they are not interchangeable. When using this adapter module, while ensuring measurement accuracy, the same probe can be adapted to monitors of multiple configurations / types;

[0080] The utility model can be adapted to use the existing monitor with invasive pressure channel in the hospital according to the actual situation, so as to realize measurement and monitoring, and reduce the cost of purchasing additional equipment for the hospital;

[0081] When preparing for surgery for patients who have selected different probes, there is no need to change the monitor. Just choose the conversion-adapter module with the corresponding monitor adapter cable, which is convenient for medical staff to operate; and

[0082] The universal dual-mode adapter kit provides a more convenient and flexible wireless connection method, which can provide great convenience and flexibility in patient transfer and monitoring equipment movement during clinical use.

[0083] The foregoing description of several embodiments of the present invention is presented for illustrative purposes. The foregoing description is not intended to be exhaustive, nor is it intended to limit the present invention to the precise steps and / or forms disclosed, and it is clear that many modifications and variations can be made based on the above teachings. The scope of the present invention and all equivalents are intended to be defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A universal dual-mode adapter kit, characterized in that: The universal dual-mode adapter kit is configured to adapt to a variety of different medical monitors and includes: A conversion-adaptation module, wherein one end of the conversion-adaptation module is configured to be communicatively connected with the probe to receive and process signals from the probe, and the other end of the conversion-adaptation module is configured to be provided with a signal output interface; A wireless transmission module, which is configured to dock with the probe and is configured to implement wireless transmission between the probe and the conversion-adaptation module; and a universal monitor adapter cable, the input end of which is configured to be suitable for communication connection with the signal output interface, and the output end of which is configured to adapt to at least two different types of medical monitor interfaces; The universal dual-mode adapter kit is configured to operate in the following two modes: (1) a wired mode, in which the probe is communicatively connected to the digital signal input interface of the conversion-adaptation module in a wired manner; and (2) A wireless mode, in which the probe is docked with the wireless transmission module to form a communication connection, and the wireless transmission module is configured to be wirelessly connected with the conversion-adaptation module.

2. The universal dual-mode adapter kit according to claim 1, characterized in that: The conversion-adaptation module is configured with: a digital signal input interface configured to be suitable for connecting to the probe; A microcontroller, a DAC digital-to-analog conversion circuit, a signal conditioning circuit and a differential signal generating circuit in communication with the microcontroller, for converting the sensor digital signal from the probe into an analog signal suitable for receiving and processing by a medical monitor; Wherein, the signal output interface is an analog signal output interface; Wherein, the wireless transmission module is a wireless digital transmission module, which is configured to perform wireless digital signal transmission between the probe and the conversion-adaptation module after the docking.

3. The universal dual-mode adapter kit according to claim 2, characterized in that: The conversion-adaptation module further includes a digital potentiometer connected to the microcontroller.

4. The universal dual-mode adapter kit according to claim 2, characterized in that: The conversion-adaptation module further includes a digital receiving module or a digital receiving circuit configured to wirelessly receive data from the wireless digital transmission module.

5. The universal dual-mode adapter kit according to claim 2, characterized in that: The probe is configured to physically dock with the wireless digital transmission module in a manner that one end thereof is inserted into the wireless digital transmission module or is in conductive contact with the wireless digital transmission module.

6. The universal dual-mode adapter kit according to any one of claims 2 to 5, characterized in that: The wireless digital transmission module is configured to have its own battery as a working power source, and the working power source is selectively configured to be additionally used to power the probe.

7. The universal dual-mode adapter kit according to any one of claims 2 to 5, characterized in that: The wireless digital transmission module is selected from at least one of a Zigbee module, a WiFi module, a Bluetooth module, a LoRa transmission module, a NB transmission module, a Proprietary transmission module, a Thread transmission module, a Wi-SUN transmission module and a Z-Wave transmission module.

8. The universal dual-mode adapter kit according to any one of claims 2 to 5, characterized in that: The wireless digital transmission module is provided with a power toggle switch, and the power toggle switch is a power switch for the wireless digital transmission module and / or the probe.

9. The universal dual-mode adapter kit according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The conversion-adaptation module is further provided with a probe zero calibration button, a mode switching button and an LED indicator light.

10. The universal dual-mode adapter kit according to claim 9, characterized in that: The mode switching key is a graded key or a sliding key, which has at least three gears, corresponding to a zero standard reference signal output mode, a standard reference signal output mode and a monitoring mode, respectively.

11. The universal dual-mode adapter kit according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The universal dual-mode adapter kit further includes a probe adapted to be communicatively connected thereto, wherein the probe includes at least one sensor for measuring a physiological parameter of a patient.

12. The universal dual-mode adapter kit according to claim 11, characterized in that: The probe is an FPC-sensor integrated bougie, which includes a pressure sensor and a temperature sensor for measuring the intracranial pressure and temperature of a patient.

13. The universal dual-mode adapter kit according to claim 1, characterized in that: The conversion-adaptation module is configured with: a sensor digital signal input interface suitable for docking with a probe that digitally outputs physiological parameters; a microcontroller; a digital-to-analog conversion circuit, a signal conditioning circuit, and a differential signal generating circuit that are communicatively connected to the microcontroller; and an invasive pressure measurement interface of a monitor that outputs analog signals.

14. The universal dual-mode adapter kit according to claim 1, characterized in that: The conversion-adaptation module is configured with: a sensor analog input interface suitable for docking with a probe that outputs an analog signal; an analog signal conditioning circuit configured to condition the input analog signal; an analog-to-digital conversion circuit suitable for converting the analog signal into a digital signal; a microcontroller that is communicatively connected to the analog-to-digital conversion circuit and outputs the processed digital signal; wherein the signal output interface is a digital output interface.

15. The universal dual-mode adapter kit according to claim 1, characterized in that: The conversion-adaptation module is configured with: a sensor analog input interface suitable for docking with a probe that outputs analog signals; a signal amplification and shaping circuit, configured to amplify and shape the input analog signals; a filtering circuit, filtering the signal output by the signal amplification and shaping circuit, and transmitting it to the signal output interface; wherein the signal output interface is an invasive pressure measurement interface of a monitor.

16. The universal dual-mode adapter kit according to any one of claims 1-5 and 12-15, characterized in that: The universal monitor adapter cable is configured to adapt to at least one of the following medical monitor interfaces: 14-pin interface; 11-pin interface; 10-pin interface; 12-pin interface; 6.35mm male plug; and 2-pin temperature probe interface.

17. A medical monitor comprising the universal dual-mode adapter kit according to any one of claims 1-5 and 12-15.

18. The medical monitor according to claim 17, characterized in that: The medical monitor is a conventional monitor configured to receive and process analog signals.

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