The present invention provides systems, methods, and apparatus for applying a hyperoxic therapy delivery system to a patient; administering hyperoxic gas to the patient according to an oxygen dose-response model; and adjusting the administration of the hyperoxic gas to the patient based upon monitored parameters related to a condition of the patient. Numerous additional features are disclosed.

A helmet (10) for non-invasive ventilation of patients comprising: a container body (20) in which there can be housed the head of a patient, provided with at least one optically transparent portion and with an open end to which a first rigid ring (21) is fixed; an elastically yieldable collar (30) which can be sealingly coupled to the neck of the patient and fixed to a second rigid ring (31) can be sealingly removably associated to said first rigid ring (21),
whose distinguishing characteristic consists in comprising a bayonet-like coupling means adapted to removably couple the first and the second rigid ring with respect to each other (21,31).

A helmet (10) for non-invasive ventilation of patients comprising: a container body (20) in which there can be housed the head of a patient, provided with at least one optically transparent portion and with an open end to which a first rigid ring (21) is fixed; an elastically yieldable collar (30) which can be sealingly coupled to the neck of the patient and fixed to a second rigid ring (31) can be sealingly removably associated to said first rigid ring (21),
whose distinguishing characteristic consists in comprising a bayonet-like coupling means adapted to removably couple the first and the second rigid ring with respect to each other (21,31).

A system and method for providing a surgery table or bed adapted to encapsulate a patient to provide a sterile environment during surgery. The apparatus is configured to include an enclosure that is filled with an inert and sterile gas prior to surgery. The patient is accessed through internally extending gloves for use by the surgical staff.

The invention relates to an incubator with a thermoregulating arrangement for newborns suffering lrom pathologies, comprising a closed compartment consisting of a horizontal partition that separates an upper part from a lower part, wherein the upper part has receiving and housing elements for the newborn, while the lower part has respective means and elements for thermoregulation, measurement, etc., which allow the production of air flows that maintain environmental conditions according to the newborn's needs.

A system for assessing lung function in a patient is enclosed. The oxygen delivery system in the system (e.g., a ventilator or portable standalone system) preferably includes an oximeter sensor for receiving SpO2 from a patient. The assessing lung function in a patient includes an FiO2 adjust algorithm operable in logic circuitry in the ventilator that can control an oxygen fraction FiO2 provided to the patient in a closed loop fashion. In a preferred example, the algorithm controls FiO2 using the SpO2, but also displays a ratio of SpO2-to FiO2 (S/.sub.CLCF) as a function of time. One or more S/.sub.CLCF ratio threshold may be used to allow the clinician and/or the algorithm to understand a degree of lung injury, and to allow the algorithm to adjust FiO2 appropriately. Preferably, the algorithm keeps SpO2 to a range of 88-95%.

A system for assessing lung function in a patient is enclosed. The oxygen delivery system in the system (e.g., a ventilator or portable standalone system) preferably includes an oximeter sensor for receiving SpO2 from a patient. The assessing lung function in a patient includes an FiO2 adjust algorithm operable in logic circuitry in the ventilator that can control an oxygen fraction FiO2 provided to the patient in a closed loop fashion. In a preferred example, the algorithm controls FiO2 using the SpO2, but also displays a ratio of SpO2-to FiO2 (S/.sub.CLCF) as a function of time. One or more S/.sub.CLCF ratio threshold may be used to allow the clinician and/or the algorithm to understand a degree of lung injury, and to allow the algorithm to adjust FiO2 appropriately. Preferably, the algorithm keeps SpO2 to a range of 88-95%.

A surgical drape support for maintaining a surgical drape above a patient's face is provided. The surgical drape includes a base member positioned adjacent to a top portion the patient's head, the base member including a first end and a second end, a first connector secured adjacent a first end of the base member, a second connector secured adjacent a second end of the base member, and an arch support member extending from the first connector, across the patient's face, and to the second connector. The arch support member extends diagonally across the patient's face for supporting the surgical drape above the patient's mouth while allowing the drape to be positioned directly adjacent one of the patient's eyes.

Systems and methods of providing one or more chemical substance(s) to an organism such as a human, an animal or a plant. One non-limiting embodiment provides a quantum independent breathing apparatus (QUIBA) for using NQED(s) technology to assemble, or instantiate, or quantum print, fermions comprising a breathable atmosphere, inviting the prospect of longer forays into an inhospitable atmosphere or environment.

Systems and methods of providing one or more chemical substance(s) to an organism such as a human, an animal or a plant. One non-limiting embodiment provides a quantum independent breathing apparatus (QUIBA) for using NQED(s) technology to assemble, or instantiate, or quantum print, fermions comprising a breathable atmosphere, inviting the prospect of longer forays into an inhospitable atmosphere or environment.