System and Method for Cleaning and Retracting at least one Patient Monitoring Cable

摘要

A system and method is provided for cleaning patient monitoring cables including: retracting a cable using a retraction mechanism; receiving, by a housing unit, the cable; and directing, based on movement of the cable, the cable into the housing unit. The innovation may further include: providing cleaning means to the housing unit; protracting the cable; and providing drying means to the housing unit.

主权项

1. A system comprising:
a retraction device, said retraction device configured to engage and retract, using a suitable retraction mechanism, a first cable, said first cable being configured for suitable usage between a patient monitoring device, said system and a patient; and, a cleaning device, said cleaning device being configured to at least clean at least a portion of said first cable while (or after) said first cable is being (or was at least partially) retracted by said retraction device, wherein said cleaning of said first cable performs at least a partial cleaning thereof.