Abstract:
Embodiments of the invention are directed to positive airway pressure therapy apparatus and methods for using same. In some embodiments, the apparatus includes a body- (e.g., head-) mounted housing enclosing a blower, wherein the housing includes air inlets on multiple sides so that the blower may draw adequate air even when inlets on one side are obstructed. In another embodiment, the apparatus includes a mask or mask system securable to an airway of the user. The mask system may include a mask shell and two or more adapters configured to permit the attachment of two or more different mask seals to the same mask shell. Other embodiments of the invention describe strapping systems configured to removably attach the housing and the mask to the body. The apparatus may further include a drying mode that activates upon removal of the apparatus from the user.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a device (1) for humidifying the respiratory air of a user, containing a head mounting (14) which can lie on the head of a user and which extends from one ear region of a user to the other ear region of the user; an arm (11) having a first end and a second end, said second end being fixed to the head mounting and said first end extending in the direction of the nose and/or mouth region of the user; and an outlet part (10) which can be connected to the first end of the arm and which contains at least one first opening (101). A first fluid can be conducted through said opening to the user. The device further contains at least one acoustic transducer (12) with which at least one audio signal can be reproduced. The invention further relates to a method for using such a device.
Abstract:
Systems and methods are provided for humidifying ventilation gas. Systems and methods may include a nasal interface apparatus for receiving ventilation gas from gas delivery tubing and for humidifying ventilation gas. The nasal interface apparatus may have one or more channels within the nasal interface to deliver gas from a gas delivery circuit to a patient's nose; one or more structures in fluid communication with the one or more channels to direct ventilation gas to the patient's nose; and a hygroscopic material within the nasal interface in the flow path of the ventilation gas.
Abstract:
An adaptor (22) for use in a humidification system (10) for humidifying a flow (D) of pressurized gas to a patient interface device (18). The adaptor includes an inlet (26) structured to be coupled to a supply (12) of pressurized gas, an outlet (28) structured to be coupled to a patient interface device, a port (30) structured to be coupled to an opening of a bottle (24), a first passage (34) extending between the inlet and the port, a second passage (36) extending between the outlet and the port, and a partition disposed generally between the first passage and the second passage proximate the port. The first passage is structured to direct a flow of pressurized gas from the inlet to the port and the second passage is structured to direct a flow of gas from the port to the outlet.
Abstract:
Disclosed is a thermotherapy in which a thermal gas such as hot vapor which is warm vapor is inhaled through a mouth or a nose, and the inhaled thermal gas spreads to every alveolus of lungs. Due to such a thermotherapy, the whole respiratory organ is warmed and, at the same time, heat energy is applied to blood through the alveoli of the lungs so that human body tissues are easily warmed within a short time by transferring the heat energy to whole parts of a human body by making use of the circulation of blood. Accordingly, not only a healthy person but also a patient can easily enjoy advantageous effects of a thermotherapy which is equal to or higher than advantageous effects of a sauna or hot spring.
Abstract:
An apparatus for the supply of humidified gases to a patient is disclosed that comprises a gases supply passage downstream of a humidified gases supply, and upstream of a patient in use, where at least one sensor is embedded in or located on the outside of the wall of the passage. In preferred forms the wall of the passage divides the sensor(s) from a flow of gases in the passage. In use, a controller receives an output of the sensor(s) and derives from the output of the sensor(s) an estimation of a property of gases flowing through the passage or provides a control output to the humidified gases supply according to the output of the sensor(s).
Abstract:
The disclosure is directed to an example of a device configured to be in fluid communication with an article. The device includes an element configured to contact the article to form a variable compression interface between the element and the article. The device also includes a seal disposed on the element and at the variable compression interface. The seal is configured to reduce an amount of unwanted fluid leakage at the variable compression interface. An example seal includes a filter media configured to trap unwanted particles attempting to pass through the variable compression interface. In one example, the variable compression interface can be included within a heat and moisture exchange (HME) unit.
Abstract:
A pressure support system configured to provide pressure support therapy includes a humidifier that holds an enhanced amount of liquid while enhancing the power consumption of the pressure support system and enabling relatively rapid adjustments to humidity level. The humidifier includes a humidification chamber and a holding chamber, and a partition that divides the holding chamber from the humidification chamber such that liquid from the holding chamber replenishes liquid held in the humidification chamber. The partition, however, also provides a level of thermal isolation for the humidification chamber from the holding chamber.
Abstract:
The invention provides for a device (10) for reducing dehydration of a patient, to a kit for reducing dehydration, to methods of reducing dehydration and to a device and method for delivering a medicament to a patient with a gas via tubes (76, 38). The device (10) also provides a measure of protection to a patient's teeth and lip. The device (10) includes channels (20, 22) for receiving the patient's upper lip and a front portion of the patient's upper jaw and also includes a palate portion (18), the palate portion (18) having a moisturisable material (28). One of the methods includes positioning the palate portion (18) adjacent the palate (106) and positioning, adjacent the palate portion (18), one or more outlets (78) of a gas tube (38). The other method includes moisturising the gas prior to introducing it into the patient's nostrils and/or mouth via tubes (76, 38).