A method of limiting the spread of the norovirus within a cruise ship comprising: identifying a surface within a common area of a cruise ship that passengers are likely to touch; and applying a silane quaternary ammonium ion or salt thereof to the surface. The common area can be an elevator and the surface an elevator button. The common area can be a stairway and the surface a handrail. The common area can be a casino. The common area can be a dining room. The common area can be a walkway and the surface a handrail. The silane quaternary ammonium ion or salt thereof can be 3-(trimethoxysilyl)propyldimethyloctadecyl ammonium ion, 3-(trimethoxysilyl)propyldimethyloctadecyl ammonium chloride, 3-(trihydroxysilyl)propyldimethyloctadecyl ammonium ion, or 3-(trihydroxysilyl)propyldimethyloctadecyl ammonium chloride. Applying the silane quaternary ammonium ion or salt thereof to the surface comprises applying a solution including the silane quaternary ammonium ion or salt thereof and a solvent.
A61L 2/16 - Methods or apparatus for disinfecting or sterilising materials or objects other than foodstuffs or contact lenses; Accessories therefor using chemical substances
A notification system is provided that provides notification of patient events such as movement and/or incontinence. The notification system provides for a plurality of different pressure sensor pads as well as an incontinence pad to be used in association with a single monitor.
A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons
G08B 23/00 - Alarms responsive to unspecified undesired or abnormal conditions
A61B 5/11 - Measuring movement of the entire body or parts thereof, e.g. head or hand tremor or mobility of a limb
A61F 13/42 - Absorbent pads, e.g. sanitary towels, swabs or tampons for external or internal application to the body; Supporting or fastening means therefor; Tampon applicators with wetness indicator or alarm
A portable pump is provided for negative pressure wound therapy for drawing a vacuum from a wound site via a tube. The pump includes an inlet configured to attach the tube from the wound site; a canister in fluid communication with the inlet for collecting fluids drained from the wound site; and a manually-actuated pump mechanism for creating the vacuum. The pump mechanism includes a vacuum chamber in fluid communication with the canister; a piston disposed in the vacuum chamber; and a pump handle coupled to the piston to move the piston in the vacuum chamber between first and second positions to create the vacuum. The pump handle moving between a retracted position and an extended position. The piston is in the first position when said pump handle is in the retracted position and is in the second position when said pump handle is in the extended position.
A61M 1/00 - Suction or pumping devices for medical purposes; Devices for carrying-off, for treatment of, or for carrying-over, body-liquids; Drainage systems
A61M 27/00 - Drainage appliances for wounds, or the like
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PATIENT MOVEMENT AND INCONTINENCE NOTIFICATION DEVICES
A notification device is provided that includes a sensor pad, and an electronics module generates one or more notifications in response to signals received from the sensor pad. In a first embodiment, the sensor pad includes a pressure sensor for sensing pressure applied by a patient and generating a pressure signal, and conductive tracings for sensing moisture due to incontinence and generating a moisture detection signal when moisture is detected. In another embodiment, an absorbent sensor pad includes a sensor pad for sensing moisture and includes an absorbent chuck having a moisture-impermeable sheet with an absorbent material on an upper surface thereof, wherein the moisture-impermeable sheet has an aperture for receiving the sensor pad. The absorbent sensor pad may be provided in the form of a diaper.
A61F 13/42 - Absorbent pads, e.g. sanitary towels, swabs or tampons for external or internal application to the body; Supporting or fastening means therefor; Tampon applicators with wetness indicator or alarm
A wound dressing is provided for use in negative pressure wound therapy. The wound dressing comprises a cover and a wound dressing pad. The wound dressing pad comprises a foam pad and an antimicrobial substrate provided at the wound side of the foam pad. The wound dressing pad is configured for placement over a wound site with the antimicrobial substrate disposed between the foam pad and the wound site. The cover is disposed over the wound dressing pad to secure the wound dressing pad to the wound site.
A61L 15/18 - Bandages, dressings or absorbent pads for physiological fluids such as urine or blood, e.g. sanitary towels, tampons containing inorganic materials
A61M 1/00 - Suction or pumping devices for medical purposes; Devices for carrying-off, for treatment of, or for carrying-over, body-liquids; Drainage systems
A catheter is provided having a component with a plurality of external surfaces. At least one of the surfaces is coated with an antimicrobial treatment, wherein the antimicrobial material comprises a silane quaternary ammonium salt. The silane quaternary ammonium salt may comprise 3-(trimethoxysilyl) propyldimethyloctadecyl ammonium chloride.
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