Illuminated tubing set

摘要

An illuminated medical tubing set that provides visual indications of characteristics relating to the type and operating status of the tubing. An illuminated tubing set system generally comprises an optical element, a fluid conduit, and a power source. In general, the fluid conduit is used to transmit fluid in a critical care environment. The power source interfaces with the optical element. The optical element is configured to illuminate the tubing set after being powered by the power source. Optionally, the illuminated tubing set can further comprise a pressure sensor and a microcontroller. Additional sensors, such as to monitor other characteristics of the tubing, fluid, or surrounding environment, can also be included. For example, an occlusion sensor, temperature sensor, or flow sensor, or any combination thereof, can be included.

主权项

1. A method of operating a medical tubing set, with at least one of (i) the medical tubing set, or (ii) a combination of the medical tubing set and a medical device, comprising an optical element, the method comprising:
installing the medical tubing set in the medical device at as first end and in a patient at a second end; setting at least one operating parameter of the medical tubing set; sensing at least one characteristic of the medical tubing set; comparing the at least one sensed characteristic against the at least one operating parameter; and illuminating the medical tubing set with the optical element based on at least the comparison of the at least one sensed characteristic and the at least one operating parameter.