Patent classifications
A61M16/0672
Tubing system with operation mode communication
A capnography system includes a CO.sub.2 sensing system having a CO.sub.2 sensor configured to measure a CO.sub.2 concentration in exhaled breath of a subject, a processor configured to derive one or more breath related parameters based on the measured CO.sub.2 concentration, and a communication unit. The capnography system includes a tubing system configured to allow flow of respiratory gasses therethrough. The tubing system includes a connector configured to connect the tubing system to the CO.sub.2 sensing system and a communication component configured to provide an indication of a type of the tubing system to the communication unit. The communication unit is configured to transfer data to the processor based on the indication obtained from the communication component, and the processor is configured to change or suggest a change of an operation mode of the CO.sub.2 sensing system based on the data.
Method and System of A Remote Control Respiratory Therapy
Embodiments provide an oxygen supply device having multiple operational states including a first state and a second state. In the first state, the oxygen supply device is controllable to a local control instruction such that the oxygen supply device can be operated by a user physically located within a proximity of the oxygen supply device. In the second state, the oxygen supply device is only controllable to a remote-control instruction such that the oxygen supply device can be operated by a user remote to the oxygen supply device. For example, the user can be located in an office remote to a location of the oxygen supply device, which, for example, may be placed at a patient’s home. In the second state, the user is enabled to control the oxygen supply device from a device associated with the user in the remote location.
PORTABLE RESPIRATORY DEVICE HAVING POWER SUPPLY VIA POWER GRID AND ELECTRICITY STORAGE DEVICE
A portable respiratory device for supplying respiratory gas to a living being, including: a housing; a respiratory gas conveying apparatus which is designed to convey inspiratory respiratory gas to a respiratory gas housing outlet of the housing; an input/output apparatus for the input of control commands and for the output of information; a control apparatus which is connected to the input/output apparatus and to the respiratory gas conveying apparatus for transferring signals; a first, grid-based power supply which is designed to be connected to a grid voltage source that is external in respect of the respirator device in order to transfer electricity and which is designed and arranged in order to supply electricity to the control apparatus, the input/output apparatus and the respiratory gas conveying apparatus; wherein the respiratory gas conveying apparatus, the input/output apparatus, the control apparatus and the first power supply are received in the housing; the respiratory device has a second, storage-based power supply which has an electricity storage device for storing electrical energy and which is designed at least to supply the respiratory gas conveying apparatus with electricity.
OXYGEN INHALATION NASAL PRONG DEVICE
An oxygen inhalation nasal prong device, including a catheter assembly, a nasal prong assembly, a lanyard assembly and a neck strap assembly, where the catheter assembly is a hollow tubular structure; the nasal prong assembly is arranged at one end of the catheter assembly, the other end of the catheter assembly is configured to communicate with an oxygen supply device, and the nasal prong assembly is connected with the catheter assembly in a through connection way; the lanyard assembly is arranged on the nasal prong assembly, and the lanyard assembly is configured to be sleeved on a head of a patient, so that the nasal prong assembly is fixed at a nostril of the patient; the neck strap assembly is configured to fix the other end of the catheter assembly to neck of the patient.
GAS SUPPLY WARNING AND COMMUNICATION SYSTEM WITH SUPER ENRICHED OXYGEN GENERATOR
A super enriched personal oxygen concentrator system that discards argon as waste, including a personal oxygen concentrator operatively attached to a first bed for absorbing nitrogen and second bed for absorbing oxygen, and an argon waste outlet operatively attached to the first and second beds for eliminating argon from the system. A method of using the system of the present invention, by absorbing nitrogen from compressed air from a POC with a first bed, absorbing oxygen with a second bed, discarding unabsorbed argon from the compressed air as waste, desorbing enriched oxygen product, and providing a 99% oxygen product. A fluid supply warning and communication system, wherein a primary fluid reservoir is connected to the personal oxygen concentrator system. A method of using the fluid supply warning and communication system.
GAS DELIVERY SYSTEM
A gas delivery system, for providing gas to a wearer, includes a first body having a first cavity. The first body is supportable to a side of a nose and mouth of the wearer. A first adapter receives gas from a gas supply and provide the gas to the first cavity. A plurality of first openings in the first body to create a bolus of gas about the nostrils of the nose and the mouth. The first body, and a second similar body may be supported by an adjustable bridge on opposite sides of the nose and mouth of the wearer.
High flow therapy device utilizing a non-sealing respiratory interface and related methods
A high flow therapy system for delivering heated and humidified respiratory gas to an airway of a patient includes a respiratory gas flow pathway for delivering the respiratory gas to the airway of the patient by way of a non-sealing respiratory interface; wherein flow rate of the respiratory gas is controlled by a microprocessor, a mixing area for mixing a first gas and a second gas in the respiratory gas flow pathway, a humidification area downstream of the mixing area and configured for humidifying respiratory gas in the respiratory gas flow pathway, and a heated delivery conduit for minimizing condensation of humidified respiratory gas.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING RESPIRATORY THERAPY
A system for respiratory therapy may include a nebulizer, an adaptor, and a nasal cannula. The nebulizer is operable to generate an aerosolized medicament and pass the aerosolized medicament through a nebulizer outlet port. The adaptor has a nebulizer coupling port configured to be coupled to the nebulizer outlet port. The nasal cannula is configured to provide a flow of breathing gas from a breathing gas source to the patient. The nasal cannula includes at least one nasal prong and an attachment device positioned adjacent the at least one nasal prong. The attachment device is configured to secure the adaptor outlet port adjacent an outlet of the nasal prong. A method includes securing a nasal cannula to the patient, attaching an adaptor to the nasal cannula, generating an aerosolized medicament, transferring the aerosolized medicament into the adaptor, and providing a flow of breathing gas to the patient.
ASYMMETRICAL NASAL DELIVERY ELEMENTS AND FITTINGS FOR NASAL INTERFACES
A nasal interface uses asymmetrical nasal delivery elements to deliver an asymmetrical flow through the interface to both nares or to either nare, and a mouthpiece may be inserted to maintain a leak, to improve dead space clearance in the upper airways, decrease peak expiratory pressure, reduce noise, increase safety of the therapy for smaller patients and reduce resistance in the interface allowing desired flow rates to be achieved at reduced motor speeds of associated flow generating devices. Different forms of fittings, such as sleeves or inserts can be attached to nasal delivery elements to improve or optimize the therapeutic effects of nasal high flow. It may allow high pressures to be achieved at lower flow rates, reduce noise, improve patient comfort and efficiently clear anatomical dead space.
CONFORMING NASAL PILLOW
Embodiments of the present disclosure include a nasal pillow apparatus having a first nasal pillow, a second nasal pillow, and a connecting bar that connects the first nasal pillow to the second nasal pillow, the connecting bar being disposed below a bottom surface of the first nasal pillow and a bottom surface of the second nasal pillow. Each of the first nasal pillow and the second nasal pillow includes an inner wall having a first end and a second end opposite the first end; and an outer wall connected to the second end of the inner wall. When inserted into a nostril of a patient, the outer wall is configured to conform to the nostril by compressing in a first direction and expanding in a second direction.