Patient connection for the artificial respiration of a patient

Abstract

A breathing gas-carrying patient connection (2) for the artificial respiration of a patient (1) by means of an anesthesia apparatus or respirator (3) with one or more sensors (9, 10, 11) for detecting patient-relevant measured variables and with means for the telemetric transmission of the sensor data from the patient connection (2) to a machine-side connection element (13) for the patient connection (2), wherein the means for the telemetric transmission of the sensor data are designed for wireless bidirectional communication between the patient connection (2) and the connection element (13), makes possible the reliable transmission of data into the machine-side connection element (13).

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims the benefit of priority under 35 U.S.C. § 119 of German Patent Application DE 10 2007 007 969.0 filed Feb. 17, 2007, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention pertains to a breathing gas-carrying patient connection for the artificial respiration of a patient.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]The measurement of physiological variables, for example, the airway pressure and the flow through the airways, the breathing gas temperature, the body core temperature, the oxygen saturation and ECG (Electrocardiogram) are of great significance for the therapy of patients with respiration support, hereinafter called generally artificial respiration. These measurements are carried out, in general, with individual sensors at individual cables independently from the breathing tubes for the respiration support.[0004]The treatment parameters and data arising fo...

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Benefits of technology

The present invention provides a breathing gas-carrying patient connection for the artificial respiration of a patient in a non-invasive manner. The device detects various patient-relevant measured variables in a bidirectional manner and can transmit the data to a machine-side connection element in real-time. The device includes a patient connection element with sensors for detecting patient-relevant measured variables, such as temperature, oxygen saturation, pulmonary internal pressure, and electrocardiogram. The device also includes a telemetric transmission means for wireless bidirectional telemetric communication between the patient connection element and the machine-side connection element. The device may be an endotracheal tube, tracheotomy cannula, or a full face, nasal or larynx mask. The device may also include a data storage and energy means for storing the patient sensor data. The technical effects of the invention include reliable detection of patient-relevant measured variables, bidirectional communication with the patient, and wireless energy transmission for powering the sensor.

Problems solved by technology

The individual sensors used with their cables lead to error-prone and cluttered situations in hospitals (so-called “spaghetti syndrome”), and the need to enter device data and therapy data takes time and requires attention on the part of the attending staff.

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