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fabian +nCPAP evolution | SW V5.1.x
Ref: 122003.EN / Date : 26Jan2021
12.5 External communication, PDMS
fabian devices can be connected to various Patient Data Management Systems (PDMS). fabian’s
own PDMS interface is called acuLink. A license is needed to activate this feature, which can be
ordered through your local distributor.
fabian supports acuLink with three different protocols:
1. Acutronic proprietary RS232 protocol without wave data
2. Acutronic proprietary RS232 protocol with wave data
3. IVOI protocol from Philips for Intellibridge/Vuelink via RS232
There are two major version of our acuLink protocol available: version 3 and version 4. Each one
is supported by various drivers on the market. Please contact the manufacturer of your PDMS for
further info.
Data from our ventilators can be received by the CIS system of the following brands – meaning
that there are drivers from these PDMS manufacturer compatible with the specific acuLink
version):
• Qualcomm Life (CapsuleTech)
• Philips:
• protocol IVOI (modules: IntelliVue / IntelliBridge EC5-EC10 / VueLink)
• protocol IHE HL7: IntelliBridge EC40/80 modules
• protocol HL7: IntelliSpace Critical Care and Anesthesia (ICCA) system
• GE Healthcare
• Cerner
• Dräger
• AGFA
• Mindray
• METAVISION iMDSoft