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Support element for use with patient interface device

A support element and patient interface technology, applied in the direction of breathing masks, medical equipment, and other medical equipment, can solve problems such as claustrophobia, affecting patients' feelings, and inability to provide cooperation

Inactive Publication Date: 2013-08-28
KONINK PHILIPS ELECTRONICS NV
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[0009] In addition, the overall weight of the patient interface device can negatively impact patient experience by causing extra facial pressure or engaging tissues that are too tight
The weight of the patient interface device can also negatively affect sealing and stability
Some patients also experience issues with the patient interface device interfering with his or her line of sight, and the size of the overall patient interface device has been found to cause claustrophobia in some patients
[0010] Finally, correct sizing of a patient interface device can be difficult due to the fact that facial anatomy varies greatly from patient to patient
Not all patient interface devices are able to accommodate this range of variance, requiring more sizes / variations or not providing an optimal fit for most user populations

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[0025] As used herein, the singular forms "a", "an" and "the" include plural referents unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. As used herein, the statement that two or more parts or components are "connected" means that the parts join or operate together, either directly or indirectly (i.e., through one or more intermediate parts or components), whenever connect. As used herein, "directly connected" means that two elements are directly in contact with each other. As used herein, "fixedly connected" or "fixed" means that two components are connected so as to move as one while maintaining a constant orientation relative to each other.

[0026] As used herein, the word "unitary" means that a component is created as a single piece or unit. That is, a component that includes small pieces that are created separately and then connected together is not a "unitary" component or body. As used herein, the statement that two or more parts or components "engage" each other shall...

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Abstract

A support element (50) for use with a patient interface system (42) includes a first portion (52) adapted to be coupled to the patient interface system and a second portion (54) having a support face (56) adapted to contact the patient. The first and second portions define a cavity (58) therein. The support face includes an aperture (60) disposed therein that provides access to the cavity.

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[0001] Cross References to Related Applications [0002] This patent application claims priority under 35 U.S.C. §119(e) to U.S. Provisional Application No. 61 / 425,440, filed December 21, 2010, the contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference. technical field [0003] The present invention relates to a device secured to the head of a person, such as a breathing mask, and more particularly to an element for assisting in supporting such a device on the head of a person. Background technique [0004] There are many situations in which it is necessary or desirable to deliver a flow of breathing gas non-invasively to a patient's trachea, ie, without intubating the patient or surgically inserting an airway tube into the esophagus. For example, it is known to ventilate a patient using a technique known as non-invasive ventilation. It is also known to deliver continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) or variable airway pressure, such as bilevel pressure that varies with ...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(China)
IPC IPC(8): A61M16/06
CPCA61M2209/06A61M16/0633A61M16/0683A61M16/0057A61M16/0666
Inventor P·C·F·霍E·P·马尔加里亚
Owner KONINK PHILIPS ELECTRONICS NV