DE102022128246A1 - Mobile unit for treating a patient and method for operating a mobile unit - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a mobile unit for treating a patient, in particular for applying dental prophylaxis, by a treatment person, wherein the mobile unit has at least one treatment device which has at least one treatment instrument, wherein the mobile unit has a monitoring device with at least one first image capture device for in particular optically capturing a treatment area of the patient and for generating treatment data, wherein the mobile unit has a storage device on which the treatment data determined by the at least one first image capture device can be stored at least temporarily. According to the invention, the mobile unit has a data transmission device which is suitable and intended to at least partially transmit the treatment data stored in the storage device to another treatment person, wherein the other treatment person is spaced apart from the mobile unit, wherein the mobile unit has a communication device which enables mutual communication between the treatment person and the other treatment person, wherein the treatment data can be transmitted in real time by the data transmission device and/or a communication connection can be established between the treatment person and the other treatment person during the transmission of the treatment data.

Description

The present invention relates to a mobile unit, a vehicle with such a mobile unit and a method for operating such a mobile unit for treating patients, in particular for applying dental prophylaxis by a dental hygienist under the supervision of a responsible dentist.

In the day-to-day treatment tasks in a dental practice, some of the key activities are not carried out by a dentist himself, but by qualified and specialized staff. However, since the regulations of some countries make the dentist responsible for all aspects of a patient's treatment, in these countries he is still responsible for supervising all activities that are carried out by appropriately qualified staff.

For example, professional tooth cleaning (dental prophylaxis) can be carried out by a qualified dental hygienist, although in some countries this must still be supervised by the responsible dentist. It is not necessary for the dentist to be present during the entire treatment, but he or she must be available to answer any questions from the patient or the dental hygienist.

Mobile dental practices are known from the state of the art, which enable the treatment of patients who can no longer come to a dental practice themselves due to distance, mobility, illness or the like.

In many cases, however, patients do not require treatment by a dentist, but only follow-up treatment in the form of dental prophylaxis, for example. A mobile prophylaxis service by a dental hygienist without the presence of a dentist is not permitted in Germany, for example, due to the dentist's duty of care and responsibility.

Therefore, the present invention has the object of providing a mobile unit that enables a dental hygienist to perform dental prophylaxis on a patient at a location outside the dental practice without a responsible dentist having to be on site, but can still fulfill his duty of care.

This object is achieved by a mobile unit according to the invention and a method for operating the same according to the independent patent claims. Advantageous embodiments and further developments are the subject of the subclaims.

A mobile unit according to the invention for treating a patient, in particular for applying dental prophylaxis, by a treating person, in particular by a dental hygienist, has at least one treatment device which has at least one and preferably a plurality of treatment instruments. Furthermore, the mobile unit has a monitoring device with at least one first image capture device for, in particular, optically capturing a treatment area of the patient and for generating treatment data, and furthermore the monitoring device preferably has at least one second image capture device for, in particular, optically capturing a treatment area of the patient and for generating treatment data.

Furthermore, the mobile unit has a storage device on which the treatment data determined by the at least one first image capture device and preferably the at least one second image capture device can be stored at least temporarily, preferably permanently, wherein the mobile unit has a data transmission device which is suitable and intended to transmit the treatment data stored in the storage device at least partially to another treatment person, in particular to a dentist, wherein the other treatment person is spaced apart from the mobile unit.

According to the invention, the mobile unit has a communication device which enables communication, in particular mutual communication, between the treatment person and the other treatment person.

The treatment data can be transmitted in real time by the data transmission device and/or a communication connection exists between the treatment person and the other treatment person during the transmission of the treatment data and/or a communication connection can be established between the treatment person and the other treatment person during the transmission of the treatment data.

In the context of the present invention, a mobile unit is understood to mean a unit which is not stationary and is preferably moved from a first location to a second location spaced therefrom and/or transported (by means of a vehicle and/or in a vehicle and/or by a person) and/or can be transported. Furthermore, within the scope of the present invention, it is conceivable that the mobile unit is integrated into a vehicle, for example a delivery van, a sprinter, a small truck or the like, and can thus be transported to the treatment site by a person. Furthermore, it is conceivable that the mobile unit comprises individual components which, in view of their size and weight, can be carried by a person or pushed by a person, for example by means of attached rollers.

In the context of the present invention, a treatment person is understood to mean in particular a dental hygienist who is qualified to carry out essential work in a dental practice at least partially without the supervision of a dentist or at least under the temporary supervision of a dentist. The work of the dental hygienist preferably includes taking a current medical history, which is assessed by the responsible dentist before each measure is carried out. The work of the dental hygienist preferably includes examining the condition of the teeth and the periodontal tissue. The dental hygienist is preferably able, due to her qualifications, to recognize an emerging need for treatment, in particular dental treatment, and/or to provide this patient with treatment in the dental practice.

The additional treatment person is preferably a dentist who can give instructions to the dental hygienist and is responsible for the actions of the dental hygienist at least within the framework of the relevant legal systems. During treatment of a patient, the dentist is preferably in a different location than the patient or the dental hygienist carrying out the treatment. For example, the dentist is in his practice and the treatment takes place at the patient's home or in close proximity to his home, for example in a parking lot if the mobile unit is integrated into a vehicle.

The examination to be carried out by the dental hygienist preferably includes an assessment of the current state of oral hygiene by collecting a plaque index (PI), which takes into account the presence of plaque (microbial dental plaque) and signs of inflammation of the gingiva (gums). The examination also preferably includes a periodontal screening index (PSI), which is used to differentiate periodontally healthy patients from patients with periodontal diseases (gingivitis, periodontitis) within a few minutes, whereby information about the condition of the periodontal ligament can be obtained. The examination also preferably includes determining individual dental risk factors and establishing any possible need for therapy that must be carried out in the dentist's office. The examination also includes giving instructions on individual dental hygiene at home and removing plaque, hard and soft deposits on the tooth surfaces above and slightly below the gums through professional tooth cleaning. Furthermore, the examination preferably includes the restoration of the ecological balance of the oral flora in the gum line area (biofilm removal) and the smoothing and sealing of the tooth hard substance with Air Flow.

Air Flow is a method introduced more than 30 years ago, which has evolved from the originally introduced EMS Original Method Air Blow from its original purpose of removing supragingival tartar and plaque to a complete solution for supra- and subgingival prophylaxis.

In a preferred embodiment, the mobile unit has at least one treatment device, which has at least one and preferably a plurality of treatment instruments. The treatment device preferably includes a treatment chair, wherein the treatment chair preferably has an adjustable headrest and the treatment chair is preferably continuously adjustable between a sitting and a lying position of the patient. In a preferred embodiment, the treatment device comprises a chair, in particular a chair on wheels, for the treatment person.

In a preferred embodiment, the treatment device has a lighting device. The lighting device and in particular its brightness and/or illumination range are preferably adjustable. The lighting device is preferably movable and can be adjusted to a position of the patient or the treatment chair.

Preferably, the treatment device has a plurality of treatment instruments. In a preferred embodiment, the treatment instruments are selected from a group of treatment instruments comprising a three-way syringe (with sterilizable tips), a high-performance suction device, an electric micromotor (with LED light, display and 30 programs), an electric tartar remover, an integrated oil-free compressor and the like. Preferably, the treatment instruments comprise removable instrument hoses and/or a spray water container and/or a suction container and/or a compressed air filter regulator and/or a foot pedal for controlling the treatment instruments.

In an advantageous embodiment, the mobile unit has a monitoring device. The monitoring device preferably serves to enable the responsible dentist to monitor the activities of the dental hygienists and thus to fulfill his duty of care. Preferably, a patient's condition and/or treatment success can be evaluated in this way. Preferably, this enables queries between the dental hygienist and the dentist and/or the obtaining of a second opinion. Preferably, the monitoring device serves to record data relating to the patient and the treatment. Preferably, this data is stored as part of an (electronic) patient file. In an advantageous embodiment, the monitoring device has a first image capture device for, in particular, optically capturing a treatment area of the patient and for generating treatment data. In an advantageous embodiment, the at least one first image capture device is a camera which is arranged on the magnifying glasses of the treatment person of the mobile unit. Preferably, the first image capture device is set up in such a way that the field of vision of the dental hygienists can be captured at least temporarily during the treatment and in particular during the entire treatment period. Preferably, the monitoring device has only a first image capture device, which is preferably arranged at a central (middle) location on the magnifying glasses. In an alternative embodiment, the monitoring device can have two first image capture devices, whereby images from different viewing angles and/or a stereo image can be obtained. Preferably, the first image capture device has a radio interface, with which the recorded treatment data (images from the camera) can be transmitted wirelessly to the mobile unit. In an alternative embodiment, the at least first image capture device is wired. The cable preferably serves as the data connection and/or the power supply.

In a preferred embodiment, the monitoring device has at least one second image capture device, in particular for optically capturing a treatment area of the patient and for generating treatment data. In an advantageous embodiment, the second image capture device is an intraoral camera. The intraoral camera is preferably a component of the treatment device or at least connected to it. The mobile unit and in particular the treatment device preferably has a display device on which the treatment data captured by the at least one second image capture device can be output to the treatment person and/or the patient.

In an advantageous embodiment, the mobile unit has a storage device on which the treatment data determined by the at least one first and at least one second image capture device can be stored. The storage device is preferably a local memory. The recorded treatment data are preferably stored on the local storage device and can be inserted into the corresponding patient file after returning to the dentist's office. In a preferred embodiment, the stored treatment data can be called up by the treatment person and can preferably be output to the treatment person and/or the patient via the display device.

In an advantageous embodiment, the mobile unit has a data transmission device which is suitable and intended for transmitting the treatment data stored in the storage device. The treatment data can preferably be transmitted via the Internet and particularly preferably can be transmitted in encrypted form. The treatment data recorded by the at least one first image capture device and/or the second image capture device can preferably be transmitted in real time. The treatment data is preferably transmitted live between the treatment person (dental hygienist) and the other treatment person (dentist). The treatment person and the other treatment person are preferably located in two different (geographical) locations. The data transmission device is preferably configured such that the recorded treatment data can be transmitted with a reduced quality. In particular, the quality of the transmitted treatment data can be adjusted by a user. The transmitted treatment data is preferably user-specific. The data recorded by the at least one first image capture device and/or the at least one second image capture device is preferably stored in full quality on the storage device and transmitted with reduced quality. Preferably, compression of the treatment data can be set depending on an available data connection (Internet). In a preferred embodiment, the treatment person can select which treatment data should be transmitted. For example, that the treatment data of the forehead magnifying camera are transmitted during the entire treatment period. The treatment data preferably include a treatment location, wherein location data or GPS data can preferably be stored in the storage device. The treatment data preferably include a treatment time, which can preferably be stored in the storage device.

In an advantageous embodiment, the mobile unit has a communication device which enables mutual communication between the treatment person and the other treatment person. This offers the advantage that during treatment of the patient, the other treatment person, in particular the responsible dentist, can monitor the entire treatment on the one hand via the real-time transmission of the treatment data (video track) and on the other hand via the communication connection (audio track) and can transmit instructions to the dental hygienists via the mutual communication connection. It is also advantageous that the dentist, even if he is not on site, can speak to the patient and inform him, for example, about the treatment or other necessary treatment steps. In a preferred embodiment, the communication device comprises a connection to a headset of the treatment person. This offers the advantage that, for example, the dentist can give instructions to the dental hygienist without the patient being able to hear. In a preferred embodiment, the communication device has a loudspeaker and/or a microphone. This makes it possible for the other treatment person, in particular the responsible dentist, to speak to the patient and/or the treatment person, in particular to the dental hygienist.

In an advantageous embodiment, the monitoring device has at least one third image capture device for capturing data relating to a treatment environment, wherein the at least one third image capture device is preferably a camera. Preferably, the monitoring device has more than one third image capture device. Preferably, the third image capture devices are used to monitor the environment of the mobile unit, in particular to monitor a general condition of the patient. Preferably, the patient is in particular completely captured by the third image capture device. Preferably, the third image capture devices are arranged at different positions on the mobile unit and particularly preferably, the third image capture devices can be arranged at different locations by the treatment person. For example, the third image capture devices are cameras on tripods which are arranged in the space around the treatment chair. In the case of a permanently installed mobile unit (for example in a vehicle), the third image capture devices can be attached to a vehicle roof and preferably monitor the entire interior of the vehicle. Preferably, the third image capture devices are height-adjustable.

In an advantageous embodiment, the monitoring device has at least one sensor device for recording vital parameters of the patient, wherein the vital parameters are preferably a pulse of the patient and particularly preferably an oxygen saturation of the patient's blood. The patient's vital parameters are preferably recorded during the entire duration of the treatment and are transmitted to the other treatment person (dentist) via the data transmission device. The monitoring device is preferably configured in such a way that limit values of the vital parameters can be specified and can be set in particular by the treatment person and/or by the other treatment person. The monitoring device is preferably configured in such a way that a notification signal can be output to the treatment person and/or the other treatment person if the limit value is exceeded or undershot, in particular slightly. For example, the treatment person can be informed that the oxygen saturation of the patient's blood falls below a limit value or that the patient's pulse falls below or exceeds a predetermined limit value.

In a preferred embodiment, several limit values can be specified for a vital parameter and preferably different reactions of the monitoring device or an emergency call device can be set if the respective limit value is exceeded or not reached. For example, if the oxygen saturation falls below a first limit value, a notification is shown on the display, while if the oxygen saturation falls below a second limit value, an acoustic notification tone is also played. For example, if the oxygen saturation falls below a third limit value (critical oxygen saturation), a loud alarm is triggered and the person treating the patient is asked to intervene, for example to provide first aid or to place the patient in a stable side position.

In an advantageous embodiment, the mobile unit has an emergency call device for Making an emergency call, in particular an automatic one. In the example given above, it is conceivable that an emergency call is made automatically when the third limit is undershot. Preferably, the treating person and/or the other treating person is informed that an emergency call is being made and/or is to be made. It would also be conceivable that the treating person and/or the other treating person is offered the option of cancelling the emergency call, preferably within a specified time. For example, the treating person and/or the other treating person is informed that an emergency call is to be made in 30 seconds and that it is possible to cancel the emergency call manually until then.

In an advantageous embodiment, further treatment data and/or therapy data can be transmitted by the further treatment person to the treatment person via the data transmission device. In this case, it is possible for the further treatment person, in particular the responsible dentist, to transmit data relating to the treatment, a further (future) treatment, a treatment plan, reference data such as exemplary x-ray images, model images, etc. and the like to the mobile unit via the data transmission device. Preferably, during the transmission of such data, there is a two-way communication connection via the communication device, so that the further treatment person, in particular the responsible dentist, can discuss the current treatment, a further treatment and/or a treatment plan or the like with the patient and/or the treatment person (dental hygienist). In an advantageous embodiment, the transmitted further treatment data and/or therapy data can be output to the treatment person and/or the patient by the mobile unit.

Preferably, the additional treatment data and/or therapy data can be output to the patient and/or the treatment person via the display device. It would also be conceivable for the transmitted additional treatment data and/or therapy data to be made accessible only to the treatment person and not to the patient. In this case, it would be conceivable to arrange a display device on the rear side of the treatment chair. Preferably, there is a communication connection between the treatment person and the additional treatment person during the transmission of the data. This offers the advantage that the additional treatment person (dentist) can give the treatment person (dental hygienist) instructions about further treatment or the like without the patient finding out at the same time, for example via headphones.

It would also be conceivable for there to be a communication link between the other treatment person and the patient and the treatment person. In this way, further treatment can be discussed together. Preferably, audio output is provided via a loudspeaker on the mobile unit.

In an advantageous embodiment, the mobile unit has a display device for displaying the recorded treatment data and/or the data relating to the treatment environment and/or the recorded vital parameters. The recorded treatment data, for example the images from the intraoral camera, are preferably displayed on the display device and can be viewed by both the treatment person and the patient. In a preferred embodiment, the display device is mirrored at least temporarily and preferably for the entire duration of the treatment and transmitted to the other treatment person via the data transmission device. This means that the other treatment person (dentist) receives the same information during a treatment that is displayed to the treatment person and/or the patient.

Preferably, the patient's vital parameters, such as their pulse, blood oxygen saturation and the like, are displayed on the display device at least temporarily and in particular for the entire duration of the treatment. Preferably, data from previous treatments, for example from a patient file stored on the local storage device or from a cloud-based patient file (via the Internet), can be called up and/or displayed via the display device. For example, an X-ray or an intraoral camera image of a previous treatment can be displayed on the display device.

In an advantageous embodiment, the treatment data of the at least one first image capture device and/or the at least one second image capture device can be transmitted wirelessly to the mobile unit and in particular to the storage device. Preferably, the data relating to the treatment environment of the at least one third image capture device and/or the recorded vital parameters of the at least one sensor device can also be transmitted wirelessly to the mobile unit and in particular to the storage device.

In a preferred embodiment, the at least one first image capture device is a camera, in particular a magnifying glass camera or a camera which is arranged on the treatment person's magnifying glasses. This camera preferably has a battery or rechargeable battery and can preferably be operated wirelessly and particularly preferably this camera has an interface for wireless transmission of data, preferably via WLAN, Bluetooth or the like. This camera preferably has a connection for a wired power supply and/or a connection for a wired data transmission.

In a preferred embodiment, the at least one second image capture device is an intraoral camera. This camera preferably has a battery or a rechargeable battery and can preferably be operated wirelessly, and particularly preferably this camera has an interface for wireless transmission of data, preferably via WLAN, Bluetooth or the like. This camera preferably has a connection for a wired power supply and/or a connection for a wired data transmission.

In a preferred embodiment, the at least one third image capture device is a camera for capturing data relating to the treatment environment. The mobile unit preferably has more than one third image capture device. The at least one and preferably a plurality of third image capture devices preferably have a battery or a rechargeable battery and can preferably be operated wirelessly. The at least one and preferably a plurality of third image capture devices preferably have an interface for wireless transmission of data, preferably via WLAN, Bluetooth or the like. The data relating to the treatment environment can preferably be transmitted to the mobile unit in particular wirelessly. It would also be possible for the at least one and preferably the plurality of third image capture devices to be operated in a wired manner and for the recorded data relating to the treatment environment to be transmitted via a cable.

Preferably, the data relating to the treatment environment is not displayed on the display device and particularly preferably this data is stored on the storage device. Preferably, this data is transmitted in real time to the other treatment person (dentist) via the data transmission device. In this way, the responsible dentist has an overview of the treatment, the patient and the treatment person at all times.

In a preferred embodiment, the mobile unit has at least one sensor device for recording the patient's vital parameters. The at least one sensor device is preferably a pulse meter or a sensor for determining oxygen saturation. The at least one sensor device is advantageously a combined sensor for determining the oxygen saturation of the patient's blood and for determining the pulse, for example it is a pulse oximeter. The at least one sensor device is preferably battery-operated and the recorded vital parameters can be transmitted wirelessly. However, a wired power supply and/or data transmission would also be conceivable.

In a further advantageous embodiment, it is conceivable that the mobile unit is integrated into a vehicle and thus mobile treatment of a patient can take place in the vehicle. For example, in a parking lot in front of the patient's house, in a company parking lot or the like. It is also conceivable that essential components of the mobile unit for treating a patient are configured in such a way that they can be carried by the person providing the treatment or at least moved (e.g. on wheels). Treatment can be carried out, for example, in the patient's living quarters, in a company room or the like.

Therefore, the present invention is also directed to a vehicle with a mobile unit according to at least one embodiment described above. All features disclosed in connection with a mobile unit according to the invention are thus also disclosed for a vehicle with a mobile unit.

In a preferred embodiment, the treatment device and/or the monitoring device and/or the data transmission device and/or the communication device and/or the storage device are at least partially integrated into the vehicle and/or are arranged at least partially fixedly, i.e. not detachably without causing damage. The mobile unit is preferably configured in the vehicle in such a way that it can be arranged in a transport mode (for example during a journey from the dentist's office to the treatment location) and that it can be arranged in an operating mode. It is conceivable that the vehicle and/or the mobile unit have corresponding holding devices, via which parts of the mobile unit and in particular movable parts of the mobile unit can be secured during transport/in transport mode.

In a preferred embodiment, it is possible for the treatment device and in particular components of the treatment device, such as a treatment chair, a compressor, a suction device, a water tank, a storage area for tools, a holder for tools and the like, to be permanently arranged on the vehicle, for example screwed on. In a preferred embodiment, the communication device and/or the data transmission device is permanently integrated into the vehicle, for example under a panel of the vehicle. It is also conceivable for a water tank, a compressor, a battery for power supply, a power unit, a collecting container and the like to be permanently integrated into the vehicle.

Furthermore, the present invention is directed to a method for operating a mobile unit. The method according to the invention is directed to a method for operating a mobile unit but also to a method for operating a vehicle with such a mobile unit.

In a method according to the invention for operating a mobile unit for treating a patient, in particular for applying dental prophylaxis, by a treatment person, in particular by a dental hygienist, the mobile unit has at least one treatment device which has at least one and preferably a plurality of treatment instruments. Furthermore, the mobile unit has a monitoring device with at least one first image capture device for, in particular, optically capturing a treatment area of the patient and for generating treatment data, wherein the monitoring device has at least one second image capture device for, in particular, optically capturing a treatment area of the patient and for generating treatment data. Furthermore, the monitoring device has at least one third image capture device for capturing data relating to a treatment environment and at least one sensor device for capturing vital parameters of the patient.

The mobile unit also has a storage device on which the treatment data determined by the at least one first and at least one second image capture device are stored at least temporarily, preferably permanently, wherein the mobile unit has a data transmission device which transmits the treatment data stored in the storage device at least partially to another treatment person, in particular to a dentist, wherein the other treatment person is spaced apart from the mobile unit. The mobile unit also has a communication device which enables mutual communication between the treatment person and the other treatment person.

According to the invention, the treatment data are transmitted in real time by the data transmission device and/or there is a communication connection between the treatment person and the other treatment person during the transmission of the treatment data.

This offers the advantage that by transmitting the treatment data in real time during treatment of the patient and by maintaining a permanent communication link between the treating person (dental hygienist) and the other treating person (responsible dentist), the responsible dentist can monitor the treatment and thus, if necessary, fulfill his duty of care without being physically present at the place of treatment.

In a preferred method, the treatment data are recorded by the at least one image capture device and/or by the at least one second image capture device, transmitted to the storage device of the mobile unit and stored and/or transmitted in real time via the data transmission device to the other treatment person (dentist). The treatment data are preferably at least partially displayed on a display device of the mobile unit.

In a preferred method, the mobile unit has at least a third image capture device for capturing data relating to the treatment environment, and the captured data relating to the treatment environment are preferably transmitted to the other treatment person in real time via the data transmission device. The data relating to the treatment environment are preferably stored in the storage device of the mobile unit, and particularly preferably they are not displayed via the display device.

In a preferred method, the mobile unit has at least one sensor device for detecting vital parameters of the patient, wherein the vital parameters are transmitted to the storage device and/or to the display device and are transmitted in real time to the further treatment person.

In an advantageous procedure, the treatment data is transferred from the least a first image capture device and/or the at least one second image capture device and/or a transmission of the data relating to the treatment environment from the at least one third image capture device and/or a transmission of the vital parameters from the at least one sensor device to the storage device and/or display device and/or mobile unit wirelessly.

In an advantageous method, a communication connection exists between the treatment person and the other treatment person, preferably temporarily and particularly preferably during the entire treatment, wherein the communication connection is in particular two-way. This offers the advantage that the treatment person and/or the other treatment person and/or the patient can speak to each other at any time during the treatment.

In an advantageous method, further treatment data and/or therapy data are transmitted from the other treating person to the treating person and/or the patient via the data transmission device. For example, it is possible for the dentist to transmit data relating to a treatment plan, diagrams, models, X-rays of previous examinations, etc. during a discussion with the patient or the dental hygienist about the further procedure and for these to be shown to the patient on the display device. This can make communication between dentist and patient considerably easier or better.

In an advantageous method, the recorded treatment data and/or data relating to the treatment environment and/or the patient's vital parameters are stored on the storage device and at least partially transmitted to the other treatment person in real time via the data transmission device. This makes it possible for the other treatment person to receive all data in real time and to monitor all aspects of the treatment over the entire duration of the treatment. This allows the responsible dentist to fulfill his duty of care particularly well.

The mobile unit preferably has an emergency device for automatically making an emergency call. The treating person and/or the other treating person can preferably specify limit values for the vital parameters (pulse, oxygen saturation, etc.) which, if exceeded and/or undercut, will trigger an alarm. For example, it is possible to specify multiple limit values for a vital parameter for multiple levels. In this case, it is conceivable that if a first limit value (lowest danger level) is exceeded or undercut, only a notification appears on the display device or the other treating person receives a notification. If a second limit value (medium danger level) is exceeded or undercut, it would be possible for an acoustic alarm to sound which cannot be ignored and which must be acknowledged. Furthermore, if a third limit value (highest danger level) is exceeded or undercut, it would be possible for an automatic emergency call to be made. It would also be conceivable that if the third limit is exceeded or undershot, the treatment person and/or the other treatment person would have the option of preventing or cancelling the automatic emergency call for a short period of time, for example 30 seconds. In an advantageous procedure, an automatic emergency call is made in an emergency.

Furthermore, the present invention is directed to a method for operating a vehicle with a mobile unit. All features disclosed in connection with the inventive method for operating a mobile unit are also disclosed for the method for operating a vehicle with a mobile unit.

• 1 eine Ausführungsform einer erfindungsgemäßen mobilen Einheit.

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• 1 an embodiment of a mobile unit according to the invention.

1 shows a mobile unit 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The mobile unit 1 has a mobile treatment chair 14. When using the mobile unit 1, it is provided that a patient (not shown) sits on the mobile treatment chair 14 and is treated by a treatment person (dental hygienist) 12. Furthermore, a treatment device 10 is provided, which has a plurality of treatment instruments 16, a storage device 20, a monitoring device 30, a data transmission device 40, a communication device 50 and optionally a sensor device 70, an emergency call device 80 and a display device 90.

It would be conceivable that the individual components 20, 30, 40, 50, 70, 80 and 90 are an integral part of the treatment device 10, are detachably arranged on it or are present as independent parts. It is also conceivable that individual components can be separated from one another for transport purposes (modular structure). In 1 An embodiment is shown which contains all Components 20, 30, 40, 50, 70, 80 and 90, wherein within the scope of the present invention, embodiments are also conceivable which do not have individual ones of these components.

The monitoring device 30 preferably has at least one first image capture device 60, which is designed as a magnifying glass camera and is arranged on the magnifying glasses of a treatment person 12. It is conceivable that the magnifying glass camera 60 is connected to the monitoring device 30 by cable or wirelessly.

Furthermore, the monitoring device 30 has a second image capture device 62, which is designed as an intraoral camera and is arranged on the treatment unit 10. It is conceivable that the intraoral camera 62 is connected to the monitoring device 30 by cable or is connected to the monitoring device wirelessly, for example via WLAN, Bluetooth or the like.

Furthermore, the monitoring device 30 has a third image capture device 64, which serves to monitor the treatment environment, wherein this is a conventional camera. It is also conceivable that the third image capture device 64 is connected to the monitoring device 30 by cable or wirelessly, for example via WLAN, Bluetooth or the like.

An exemplary application of the mobile unit 10 is described below:

A patient (not shown) is treated by a treatment person 12, in particular a dental hygienist, on a mobile treatment chair 14. A treatment device 10 is arranged next to the treatment chair 14, which has a plurality of treatment instruments 16, such as a suction device, a micromotor, a tartar removal device or the like. The mobile unit 1 has a monitoring device 30, which in the embodiment shown here has a first image capture device 60 (magnifying glass camera), a second image capture device 62 (intraoral camera) and a third image capture device 64 (camera for capturing the treatment environment).

During the treatment of a patient, the treatment person 12 wears magnifying glasses on which the magnifying camera 60 is arranged and which records treatment data during the treatment. The intraoral camera 62 can be used to obtain more precise images of a region of the patient's oral cavity to be treated. These can be output to the treatment person and/or the patient via the display device 90, for example. The third image capture device is used to monitor the treatment environment, whereby the recorded data is not displayed on the display device 90.

The recorded data (treatment data and/or data relating to the treatment environment) are stored on the storage device 20 and can be transmitted at least partially to another treatment person, in particular to a remote dentist with authority to give instructions, via the data transmission device 40. This allows the dentist to monitor the work of the treatment person 12 at any time.

Furthermore, the communication device 50 provides a communication connection between the mobile unit 1 and the other treatment person. This makes it possible for the other treatment person to speak to the treatment person 12 and/or the patient during the treatment. The communication connection can either be permanent or activated when required.

In this way, the other treatment person (dentist) can be available to answer questions from treatment person 12 (dental hygienist) or the patient. For example, the dentist can inform the patient about a further treatment plan.

It is also possible for the other treatment person to transmit data to the mobile unit 1 via the data transmission device 40 and for this to be output to the treatment person 12 and/or the patient via the display device 90.

The mobile unit also has a sensor device 70, by means of which the patient's vital parameters are monitored. For example, the sensor device 70 is a pulse meter or a sensor for determining oxygen saturation. The recorded vital parameters can be stored on the storage device 20 and/or transmitted to the other treatment person via the data transmission device 40 and/or displayed to the treatment person 12 via the display device 90.

The displayed vital parameters can be monitored and in case of a deviation of these parameters, the treating person 12 and/or the other treating person can be informed. It is also possible that in an emergency, For example, if the oxygen saturation of the patient's blood falls below a critical value, an automatic emergency call is made by the emergency call device 80.

The applicant reserves the right to claim all features disclosed in the application documents as essential to the invention, provided that they are new individually or in combination compared to the prior art. It is also pointed out that features are also described in the individual figures which can be advantageous in themselves. The person skilled in the art will immediately recognize that a certain feature described in a figure can also be advantageous without adopting further features from this figure. The person skilled in the art will also recognize that advantages can also arise from a combination of several features shown in individual or different figures.

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mobile unit

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Treatment facility

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Treatment person, dental hygienist

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Treatment chair

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Treatment instruments

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Storage facility

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Monitoring device

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Data transmission device

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Communication facility

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first image capture device, magnifying camera

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second image capture device, intraoral camera

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third image capture device, room camera

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Sensor device

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Emergency call facility

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Display device

Claims (15)

Mobile unit (1) for treating a patient, in particular for applying dental prophylaxis, by a treatment person (12), in particular by a dental hygienist, wherein the mobile unit (1) has at least one treatment device (10) which has at least one and preferably a plurality of treatment instruments (16), wherein the mobile unit (1) has a monitoring device (30) with at least one first image capture device (60) for in particular optically capturing a treatment area of the patient and for generating treatment data, wherein the mobile unit (1) has a storage device (20) on which the treatment data determined by the at least one first image capture device (60) can be stored at least temporarily, characterized in that the mobile unit (1) has a data transmission device (40) which is suitable and intended to at least partially transmit the treatment data stored in the storage device (20) to another treatment person, in particular to a dentist, wherein the other treatment person is spaced apart from the mobile unit (1), wherein the mobile unit (1) has a communication device (50) which enables mutual communication between the treatment person (12) and the further treatment person, wherein the treatment data can be transmitted in real time by the data transmission device (4) and/or a communication connection can be established between the treatment person (12) and the further treatment person during the transmission of the treatment data. Mobile Unit (1) to Claim 1 , characterized in that the monitoring device (30) has at least one second image acquisition device (62) for in particular optically capturing a treatment area of the patient and for generating treatment data. Mobile unit (1) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the at least one first image capture device (60) is a camera which is arranged on a pair of magnifying glasses of the treatment person (12) of the mobile unit (1) and/or the at least one second image capture device (62) is an intraoral camera. Mobile unit (1) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the monitoring device (30) has at least one third image capture device (64) for capturing data relating to a treatment environment, wherein the at least one third image capture device (64) is preferably a camera. Mobile unit (1) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the monitoring device (30) has at least one sensor device (70) for detecting vital parameters of the patient, wherein the vital parameters are preferably It is a patient's pulse and, most preferably, an oxygen saturation of the patient's blood. Mobile unit (1) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the mobile unit (1) has an emergency call device (80) for making an emergency call, in particular an automatic one. Mobile unit (1) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that further treatment data and/or therapy data can be transmitted by the further treatment person to the treatment person (12) via the data transmission device (40). Mobile unit (1) according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the transmitted further treatment data and/or therapy data can be output by the mobile unit (1) to the treatment person (12) and/or the patient. Mobile unit (1) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the mobile unit (1) has a display device (90) for displaying the recorded treatment data and/or the data relating to the treatment environment and/or the recorded vital parameters. Mobile unit (1) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the treatment data of the at least one first image capture device (60) and/or the at least one second image capture device (62) can be transmitted wirelessly to the mobile unit (1) and in particular to the storage device (20). Vehicle with a mobile unit (1) according to at least one of the preceding claims. Method for operating a mobile unit (1) for treating a patient, in particular for applying dental prophylaxis, by a treatment person (12), in particular by a dental hygienist, wherein the mobile unit (1) has at least one treatment device (10) which has at least one and preferably a plurality of treatment instruments (16), wherein the mobile unit (1) has a monitoring device (30) with at least one first image capture device (60) for in particular optically capturing a treatment area of the patient and for generating treatment data, wherein the monitoring device (30) has at least one second image capture device (62) for in particular optically capturing a treatment area of the patient and for generating treatment data, wherein the monitoring device (30) has at least one third image capture device (64) for capturing data relating to a treatment environment, wherein the monitoring device (30) has at least one sensor device (70) for capturing vital parameters of the patient, wherein the mobile unit (1) has a storage device (20) on which the data from the at least one first and at least one second Image capture device (60, 62) determined treatment data are stored at least temporarily, wherein the mobile unit (1) has a data transmission device (30) which at least partially transmits the treatment data stored in the storage device (20) to another treatment person, in particular to a dentist, wherein the other treatment person is spaced apart from the mobile unit (1), wherein the mobile unit (1) has a communication device (50) which enables mutual communication between the treatment person (12) and the other treatment person, characterized in that the treatment data are transmitted in real time by the data transmission device (40) and/or during the transmission of the treatment data a communication connection exists between the treatment person (12) and the other treatment person. Method according to the preceding claim, characterized in that further treatment data and/or therapy data are transmitted from the further treatment person via the data transmission device (40) to the treatment person (12) and/or the patient. Method according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the recorded treatment data and/or data relating to the treatment environment and/or the vital parameters of the patient are stored on the storage device (20) and are at least partially transmitted to the further treatment person in real time via the data transmission device (40). Method according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that in an emergency an automatic emergency call is made by an emergency call device (80).

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