ECG Adapter System with Multi-Configuration Lead Receptacles
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Solution Overview
Problem
ECG lead systems are limited by prearranged configurations that do not accommodate changing monitoring requirements, often necessitating multiple lead sets for different clinical settings, which can be inefficient and inconvenient.
Innovation Solution
An adapter system with multiple pin configurations allows a single ECG lead set to be easily transformed between different configurations (e.g., 5-lead to 6-lead) without interrupting patient monitoring, enabling use across various clinical settings with a single lead set.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple lead sets are used for different clinical settings, then adaptability to different monitoring requirements is improved, but device complexity and the number of components increase
Solution Approach 1:
The adapter body is designed with multiple receptacles that can accept different lead set configurations (3-lead, 5-lead, 12-lead). A single adapter unit serves multiple functions by accommodating various lead set types through its multiple receptacles, eliminating the need for separate adapter units for each lead configuration.
Solution Approach 2:
The adapter body is segmented into multiple independent receptacles (first receptacle, second receptacle, third receptacle) that can independently receive different lead set connectors. This segmentation allows flexible configuration where different lead sets can be connected to different receptacles simultaneously or interchangeably.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple lead sets are maintained for different clinical environments, then versatility is improved, but loss of time for switching between lead sets increases
Solution Approach 1:
The adapter body is pre-configured with multiple receptacles ready to accept different lead set connectors. The clinician can prepare the appropriate lead sets in advance and quickly connect them to the pre-positioned receptacles, minimizing the time required for switching between different monitoring configurations.
Solution Approach 2:
Multiple lead set receptacles are combined into a single integrated adapter body. This merging allows the clinician to switch between different lead configurations by simply disconnecting one lead set and connecting another to the same adapter, rather than physically replacing entire lead set assemblies.
3Device complexity
If a single lead set configuration is used, then device complexity is reduced, but adaptability to changing monitoring requirements deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The adapter body provides a dynamic configuration capability where the clinician can change the lead set arrangement by connecting or disconnecting lead sets from different receptacles. This dynamic reconfigurability allows the system to adapt to changing monitoring requirements while maintaining the simplicity of a single adapter body design.
Solution Approach 2:
The single adapter body is designed with universal receptacles that can accommodate multiple lead set configurations (3-lead, 5-lead, 12-lead). This multi-functionality allows one simple adapter design to replace the need for multiple specialized adapters, providing both simplicity and adaptability.
Data Source
AI summary
An electrocardiograph (ECG) adapter including an adapter body having a first end and a second end is presented. A monitor connector is positioned at the first end of the adapter body, the monitor connector adapted for coupling to an input of an ECG monitor. A first lead receptacle is positioned at the second end of the adapter body, the first lead receptacle configured to receive a first connector having a first pin configuration. A second lead receptacle is positioned at the second end of the adapter body, the second lead receptacle located adjacent the first lead receptacle and configured to receive a second connector having a second pin configuration different from the first pin configuration.