Abstract:
A continuous Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR) estimation system may include a Foley catheter, a continuous urine creatinine sensor, and a urine output monitor. The continuous GFR estimation system computes creatinine clearance as CrCl = (U cr x U vol )/(P cr X I mim ), where U cr is urine creatinine in mg/dL, U Vol is urine volume in mL, P cr is plasma (serum) creatinine in mL, and I min is time in minutes. A Foley catheter may be used to withdraw urine from the bladder. The urine may be delivered to a urine output monitoi that provides the U vol value over a time I min . Attached to the catheter is the flow-thiough continuous urine creatinine sensor for providing the U cr value.The remaining parameter is P cr .Because serum creatinine levels do not change rapidly over time, a blood sample may be withdrawn prior to the start of the continuous GFR to obtain the P C r value.
Abstract:
A catheter is described herein, having a catheter shaft including a proximal end and a distal end, a tip attached to the distal end, including first and second legs spaced apart to form a slot therebetween, the slot in fluid communication with a lumen of the catheter shaft, and a bladder inflatable element positioned over an outer surface of at least one of the first and second legs.
Abstract:
Multi-functional urine collection devices, embodiments of which can include a self-expanding container having a receptacle for receiving urine from the tubing, a pump for moving urine through the tubing and into a receptacle, extendable tubing that may be shortened and/or lengthened, and/or one or more meters for monitoring, measuring, transmitting or storing a characteristic from the urine. Embodiments can also include a display kit having a transmitting device in the form of a cable or wireless transmitter and a display module. The display module may include an LCD and may be configured for attachment to a urine receptacle.
Abstract:
A endotracheal tube including a main tube with a proximal end and a distal end, and an inflatable cuff arranged thereon, the inflatable cuff including a main inflation area. The endotracheal tube includes at least one of: at least one recess or indentation is arranged in the main inflation area, at least one recess or indentation extends into the main inflation area, at least one recess or indentation extends between an adhered area of the cuff and a location in the main inflation area, at least one suction aperture is arranged in the main inflation area, at least one suction aperture is arranged in a recess or indentation located in the main inflation area, at least one suction lumen is arranged in a recess or indentation extending into the main inflation area, and at least one suction lumen extends into a recess or indentation located in the main inflation area.
Abstract:
A modular catheterization system includes a catheter retainer having an integral y-site lumen, and a secondary retainer for retaining an additional component in close proximity to the catheterization system. The y-site lumen comprises two fluid paths, where fluid flow through one of the paths is obstructed when no additional component is integrated into the catheterization system.
Abstract:
A medical device that covers a catheter sampling port is provided The device includes a cap portion The cap portion covers the catheter sampling port The device also preferably includes an occlusion lever preferably rigidly coupled to the cap portion The device also may include a drainage tube housing that is adapted to fixedly attach to a drainage tube in a urine drainage system When the cap portion is opened and the cap moves in a substantially arcuate path with respect to a pivot point located proximally to the occlusion lever, the occlusion lever is adapted to occlude the drainage tube
Abstract:
A waste management system includes a waste transport device and a waste collection device. The waste transport device may include a first connector member configured for releasable connection to a second connector member on the waste collection device. The system may also include an insertion device to facilitate insertion of the waste transport device into the rectum of a patient.
Abstract:
Multi-functional urine collection devices, embodiments of which can include a self-expanding container having a receptacle for receiving urine from the tubing, a pump for moving urine through the tubing and into a receptacle, extendable tubing that may be shortened and/or lengthened, and/or one or more meters for monitoring, measuring, transmitting or storing a characteristic from the urine. Embodiments can also include a display kit having a transmitting device in the form of a cable or wireless transmitter and a display module. The display module may include an LCD and may be configured for attachment to a urine receptacle.
Abstract:
The present disclosure relates to a pre-wetted intermittent catheter apparatus including a collapsible container having a conduit positioned therein as well as a wetting fluid. The conduit has a lubricious coating disposed thereon such that the coating is hydrated upon contact with the wetting fluid in the container, providing a slippery surface for the conduit, which facilitates introduction of the conduit into a user. An introduction member may be incorporated into the distal end of the container and a disposal member may be incorporated into the proximal end, each respectively being positioned in an opening in the container and in communication with the conduit such that fluid flow through the conduit (positioned in the container) is enabled. A bag may be attached to or incorporated into the disposal member to provide a closed system such that the user or assistant is not exposed to potential contaminants. The collapsible container may be rigid or more flexible, but in either case, collapse of the container in use is easily accomplished by the user or assistant during introduction of the conduit into the user. Methods for inserting the catheter into a patient and draining urine from a patient are also disclosed.