A ventilator, for the automated ventilation of a patient, includes a breathing gas delivery unit, at least one volume flow sensor for detecting a volume flow of the breathing gas, at least one breathing gas sensor for detecting a carbon dioxide concentration in the breathing gas, at least one pressure sensor for detecting a pressure of the breathing gas, as well as at least one computer. The computer is configured to actuate the breathing gas delivery unit as a function of the detected pressure and of a preset desired pressure value. The computer is further configured to perform an adaptation of the desired pressure value and an adaptation of a ventilation rate as a function of the detected volume flow and as a function of the detected carbon dioxide concentration.

A ventilator, for the automated ventilation of a patient, includes a breathing gas delivery unit, at least one volume flow sensor for detecting a volume flow of the breathing gas, at least one breathing gas sensor for detecting a carbon dioxide concentration in the breathing gas, at least one pressure sensor for detecting a pressure of the breathing gas, as well as at least one computer. The computer is configured to actuate the breathing gas delivery unit as a function of the detected pressure and of a preset desired pressure value. The computer is further configured to perform an adaptation of the desired pressure value and an adaptation of a ventilation rate as a function of the detected volume flow and as a function of the detected carbon dioxide concentration.

Systems and methods are provided for an air flow sensor assembly for a medical gas flow device. In one embodiment, a system for an air flow sensor assembly for a medical gas flow device includes an air flow passage having a flexible reed positioned therein, the flexible reed fixedly coupled to the air flow passage via an attachment point and having an edge smaller than an inner passage wall of the air flow passage, a planar surface of the flexible reed extending into a flow path of air flow through the air flow passage, and a strain gauge coupled to the planar surface of the flexible reed.

Systems and methods are provided for an air flow sensor assembly for a medical gas flow device. In one embodiment, a system for an air flow sensor assembly for a medical gas flow device includes an air flow passage having a flexible reed positioned therein, the flexible reed fixedly coupled to the air flow passage via an attachment point and having an edge smaller than an inner passage wall of the air flow passage, a planar surface of the flexible reed extending into a flow path of air flow through the air flow passage, and a strain gauge coupled to the planar surface of the flexible reed.

A sanitary device for securing a breathing tube to a patient during anesthesia administration, which also prevents leaking anesthetic gases from entering the operating room environment. The novel design allows rapid application by the user and prevents potential transmission of infectious agents to the patient while securing the breathing tube. A unique, integrated suction system efficiently evacuates leaking anesthetic gases. The device may be manufactured inexpensively and is provided in sanitary packaging. It is intended for single use.

A connection unit establishes a fluid connection between a patient and a ventilator. The connection unit includes a patient-side connection piece, a device-side connection piece, a port piece and a central piece, which provides a tube with a curved tube segment and is connected with a fluid-tight connection to the two connection pieces. The port piece includes a straight tube segment and a bent surface with a bent surface and with a passage opening. The port piece is inserted into a receiving opening of the central piece. The bent surface of the port piece forms a part of a wall of the curved tube segment. The straight tube segment of the port piece and the central piece provide a straight tube, which is interrupted by the passage opening. An additional device is insertable through the straight tube segment and through the passage opening into the provided tube.

Modules for housing electronic and electromechanical medical equipment including a system to measure and record administration of one or more IV medications or fluids for IV administration.

An automated dose-response record system including a module for housing waste-heat producing electronic and electromechanical medical equipment including at least one physiologic monitor, and including a system to measure, temporally correlate and record dose and response events.

An anesthetic equipment storage and waste air management module configured to housing electronic and electromechanical surgical equipment including a system to measure and record administration of one or more IV medications or fluids for IV administration. The module can include a housing having a lower section and a tower-like upper section, wherein the lower section is configured to house unrelated waste heat-producing electronic and electromechanical surgical equipment. The module can also include a cowling that substantially confines waste heat generated by the unrelated waste heat-producing electronic and electromechanical surgical equipment, and can include a system for measuring and recording the administration of the one or more IV medications and fluids.

Methods, systems, and devices for generating optimal knob settings for ventilators using machine learning techniques are described. A system may collect a set of data associated with a target subject. The system may select a protocol based on the set of data, the protocol including settings associated with delivering therapy to the target subject via a device. The system may perform a control measure in response to selecting the protocol. Performing the control measure includes delivering the therapy to the target subject, via the device, based on the protocol. The set of data may include physiological information associated with the target subject or demographics information associated with the target subject.