Abstract:
A mask assembly (30) is provided with a filter assembly (48) to filter gas exhaled by a patient during the administration of ventilatory therapy, e.g., CPAP or bi-level treatment, to reduce or eliminate the possibility of cross-infection to other patients or the physician in a clinical setting.
Abstract:
An apparatus for control of gas washout of a patient interface of a respiratory treatment apparatus comprising: a vent assembly having a variable size exhaust opening (3203) defined by a plurality of overlapping blades (3204-1, 3204-2, 3204-3, 3204-4, 3204-5, 3204-6, 3204-7, 3204-8) of the assembly; and an actuator (iris drive lever 3210) to manipulate the size of the exhaust opening of the vent assembly for vent-to-ambient flow, the actuator being coupled with the blades.
Abstract:
An enclosure for a blower used in the administration of positive pressure ventilation of a patient, the enclosure including: an enclosure base 710 defining a blower chamber for the blower: an enclosure lid 730 provided to sealingly engage the enclosure base; and a flow meter 740 provided upstream of the blower chamber.
Abstract:
A mask assembly ( 30 ) is provided with a filter assembly ( 48 ) to filter gas exhaled by a patient during the administration of ventilatory therapy, e.g. CPAP or bi-level treatment, to reduce or eliminate the possibility of cross-infection to other patients or the physician in a clinical setting.
Abstract:
A CPAP or sleep apnoea breathing apparatus is described. The apparatus controls the volume of air or gas inhaled by the user by blocking the outflow when the user breathes in and opening it when they breathe out. The apparatus (3000) includes a nasal mask or plenum chamber (3118) an inspiratory or inhalation tube, limb or conduit (3104), an expiratory or outflow conduit (3106) and a valve, vent or aperture for releasing the gas (3108). The gas is inhaled from a cross-flow stream, i.e. it flows past the nose and the user inhales from the stream. The mask creates a seal around the user’s nose. The apparatus also includes an exchanger or condenser for recovering or recycling heat or moisture from the plenum chamber.
Abstract:
A control system (706) provides automated control of gas washout of a patient interface, such as a mask or nasal prongs. A gas washout vent assembly (60) of the system may include a variable exhaust area such as one defined by overlapping apertures of the assembly or a conduit having a variable gas passage channel. The vent assembly may be formed by nested structures, such as conic or cylindrical members, each having an opening of the overlapping apertures. The vent assembly may be attached substantially near or included with the patient interface. An actuator of the assembly, such as a solenoid or voice coil, manipulates an aperture of the vent assembly. The actuator may be configured for control by a controller to change the exhaust area of the vent assembly based on various methodologies including, for example, sleep detection, disordered breathing event detection, rebreathing volume calculation and/or leak detection. I.0o (0 LO) U-)) L -O L-
Abstract:
A PAP system has headgear securing a patient interface against a portion of a user’s face and a flow generator that is able to be secured to a user’s head by the headgear. Other features of the flow generator and its interconnection to the interface are disclosed.
Abstract:
A control system (706) provides automated control of gas washout of a patient interface, such as a mask or nasal prongs. A gas washout vent assembly (60) of the system may include a variable exhaust area such as one defined by overlapping apertures of the assembly or a conduit having a variable gas passage channel. The vent assembly may be formed by nested structures, such as conic or cylindrical members, each having an opening of the overlapping apertures. The vent assembly may be attached substantially near or included with the patient interface. An actuator of the assembly, such as a solenoid or voice coil, manipulates an aperture of the vent assembly. The actuator may be configured for control by a controller to change the exhaust area of the vent assembly based on various methodologies including, for example, sleep detection, disordered breathing event detection, rebreathing volume calculation and/or leak detection.