Abstract:
The present invention relates to an apparatus for facilitating delivery of a fluid, such as an anaesthetic fluid, to the respiratory tract of a subject. It comprises a fluid line substrate, in the form of a block having conduits form therein for delivery and removal of an anaesthetic. A subject port is formed to receive the anatomy of the patient. A mask apparatus is arranged for mating with the subject port, and having an opening to receive the nose and mouth of the subject.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a light source apparatus for a laryngoscope. The light source apparatus is remotely operated. In an embodiment, it comprises a magnetically operated reed switch. A co-operating magnet in the laryngoscope blade actuates the reed switch when the blade is brought into proximity with the light source apparatus mounted in the laryngoscope handle.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a patient warming system and in particular a patient warming blanket (2) for warming patients undergoing medical care. The patient warming blanket is particularly for use in veterinary medicine. The warming blanket includes a porous surface (4) from which warmed air can escape over the entire porous surface, evenly warming the patient.
Abstract:
A patient warming blanket comprising at least two layers capable of forming a hollow air space between the two layers for receiving warm air from a heating unit via an inlet port at or near an end of the blanket. The two layers being arranged so that the hollow air space forms at least one tubular portion disposed longitudinally there within, and one of the two layers has at least a portion of its surface formed of porous material so that warmed air is delivered to said patient by diffusion through said porous material. The tubular portion has non- parallel sides such that the sides of the tubular portion are further apart from each other at a first end of the tubular portion closer to the inlet port than at a second end of the tubular portion remote from the inlet port.
Abstract:
A monitoring apparatus for a gas scavenging system, comprises a sensor arranged to detect flow of gas in an air brake for a gas scavenging system, and circuitry arranged to determine whether the gas flow is appropriate. The monitoring apparatus can issue an alarm if the gas flow is not appropriate.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for facilitating anaesthesia, particularly in Re-Breather anaesthetic circuits. A problem with Re-Breather circuits is that their dynamic response can be relatively slow. The dynamic response is the response of the circuit to delivering changes of anaesthetic concentration. In current circuits, Fresh Gas containing anaesthetic is delivered into the circuit and may be substantially diluted by the gas already present in the circuit. It is therefore difficult to achieve a rapid increase of anaesthetic concentration for delivery to the patient. In the present invention, an accumulator is placed in the Re-Breather circuit to accumulate Fresh Gas containing anaesthetic as it is introduced into the circuit, adjacent an inhalation conduit to the patient. Fresh Gas containing high concentrations of anaesthetic is therefore immediately available to the patient.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a system for keeping a patient warm, particularly a veterinary patient, during care. An apparatus is provided for delivering conditioned air across a barrier, such as a wire cage, to a blanket arrangement for providing conditioned air to the patient. A first duct and a second duct part are provided either side of the barrier mounted together across the barrier, so a duct is provided for ducting conditioned air across the barrier.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to an apparatus for delivering anaesthetic to a human or animal patient, in particular an apparatus arranged to facilitate the delivery of inhalation anaesthetics. The apparatus comprises a housing mounting various gas fittings which support anaesthetic circuit components such as a vapouriser and oxygen flow meter and carbon dioxide absorbing filter, and also provides conduits for flow of gas within the anaesthetic circuit. Provision of the housing with fittings results in a compact arrangement that minimises the extent of separate gas lines required.
Abstract:
The present invention discloses an apparatus for keeping young animals warm, in the absence of their mother, for example. A warm air channel is provided by a pervious envelope which has a warm air feed to it. The envelope is placed in a container or housing for receiving the animals, e.g. a whelping box for puppies. The animals may move to the warm air envelope in order to receive warm air.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for facilitating blood pressure measurement. An additional fluid reservoir is arranged to be connected in fluid communication with the blood pressure cuff. The fluid reservoir provides an additional, compliant volume to the fluid volume of the cuff, facilitating blood pressure measurement, particularly for small volume cuffs.