LifeBed^TM Patient Vigilance System

Inspiring improved outcomes, one patient at a time, the LifeBed^TM Patient Vigilance System is designed to provide caregivers with an early warning of potential negative events before they occur. It is an affordable and cost-effective approach to improving patient safety on the medical/surgical floor.

LifeBed Features

• 24-hour continuous and invisible observations of a patient’s Heart Rate and Respiration Rate is the backbone of patient vigilance
• Alerts caregivers of unauthorized bed exit
• Alerts caregivers through the existing nurse call system.*
• Customized settings will alert according to your Rapid Response Team or individual patient parameters
• Continous trending of Heart Rate and Respiration Rate
• Extracts information invisibly with no direct patient contact – without patient compliance issues
• Utilizes the revolutionary LifeBed coverlet that simply installs on any standard mattress, enabling every med/surg bed to provide patients with vigilance
• Accurate measurements even through clothing, gowns, or sheets
• The LifeBed coverlet integrates easily with existing hospital beds
• The LifeBed display is easily accessible yet out of the way

Specifications

Adjustable Physiological Parameters

• Heart Rate: from 35-200 beats per minute inclusive, with upper and lower alarm limits
• Respiration Rate: from 4-70 breaths per minute inclusive, with upper and lower alarm limits, NOT including apnea alarm capability

Physical Display

• Height: 7.5 inches (190.5 mm)
• Width: 9.25 inches (235.0 mm)
• Depth: 4.125 inches (104.8 mm)
• Weight: 5 lbs (2.3 kg)
• Rear Mounting Holes: 75 mm VESA pattern of M4 metric screws

Physical (Coverlet)

• Coverlet available in multiple sizes for standard 80 and 84 inch foam mattresses

Data/Connectivity (Display)

• Coverlet sensor connector: External 26-pin Mini D-sub
• UL1069-compliant nurse call relay closure connector: DB-15
• RJ-45 Ethernet connector: For HL-7 protocol hospital CIS or PCL-5 compatible printer
• Service/Troubleshooting port: DB9 connector
• Grounding Lug: Equipotential connection point

Data/Connectivity (Coverlet)

• Coverlet sensor cable connector: External 26-pin quick release connector

Power (Display Only)

• Equipment Type: CLASS 1
• Input Voltage: 100 -240 V~, 50 -60 Hz
• Power Consumption: 25 watts
• Fuses: two 250 V, 2.5 A, Fast Blow 5 mm x 20 mm, located in power entry module
• Power Failure > 2 minutes will place the unit into the default standby mode where the
  operator is expected to press “Same Patient” or “New Patient”

Environmental (Display and Coverlet)

• Shipping: ASTM D4169-96 Distribution Cycle 13
• Storage Environment: -20 to 65°C, 5-90% RH
• Operating Environment: -10 to 40°C 20-80% RH

*Nurse call system not included.