Smart connections

Inactive Publication Date: 2015-05-28
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The patent text describes a method for delivering non-invasive ventilation to patients through a mask or other device. The method involves using a ventilator to supply fresh respiratory gas, a patient interface such as a mask, and a breathing circuit to connect the ventilator to the mask. The technical effects of non-invasive ventilation include providing a more comfortable and less traumatic method of ventilation for patients, reducing stress levels, and protecting patient airways. The patent text also describes various components and techniques related to non-invasive ventilation.

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Compared with invasive ventilation, non-invasive ventilation can result in lower patient stress levels and lower trauma to patient airways.

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[0048]Reference will now be made in detail to various embodiments, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. While the subject matter will be described in conjunction with these embodiments, it will be understood that they are not intended to limit the subject matter to these embodiments. On the contrary, the subject matter described herein is intended to cover alternatives, modifications and equivalents, which may be included within the spirit and scope. Furthermore, in the following description, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the subject matter. However, some embodiments may be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and components have not been described in detail as not to unnecessarily obscure aspects of the subject matter.

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[0049]Herein, various embodiments of a non-invasive ventilation patient interface, system, and components thereof ...

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Systems and methods for smart connections are described herein. An example system for determining continuity of a portion of a patient breathing circuit includes a first connector and a second connector. The first connector may include a first end of an electrical lead. The electrical lead may be configured for enabling a continuity check of the first connector. The second connector may include a second end of an electrical lead. The electrical lead may be configured for enabling a continuity check of the second connector. Another example system for patient ventilation includes a breathing circuit including a machine readable identifier and a ventilator configured to read the machine readable identifier. An example method is described for checking continuity of a breathing circuit.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application is a divisional of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13 / 105,829, entitled SMART CONNECTIONS, by Christopher M. Varga et al., filed May 11, 2011, the entire contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference herein for all purposes. This Application is related to U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13 / 105,738 entitled ADJUSTING A VENTILATION MASK, by Brian W. Pierro et al., assigned to the assignee of the present disclosure, filed May 11, 2011.[0002]This Application is related to U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13 / 105,757 entitled CORRUGATED FLEXIBLE SEAL OF A VENTILATION MASK, by Brian W. Pierro et al., assigned to the assignee of the present disclosure, filed May 11, 2011.[0003]This Application is related to U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13 / 105,773 entitled NASAL PASSAGE OPENER OF A VENTILATION MASK, by Stephen J. Birch, assigned to the assignee of the present disclosure, filed May 11, 2011.[0004]This Application is r...

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IPC IPC(8): A61M16/08A61M16/10A61M16/20A61M16/00A61M16/06
CPCA61M16/085A61M16/0003A61M16/0051A61M16/0683A61M16/0883A61M16/0833A61M2230/432A61M16/105A61M2205/18A61M2205/6072A61M2205/70A61M2205/75A61M16/20A61M16/107A61B5/0836A61B5/097A61B5/6803A61M16/0463A61M16/10A61M16/1055A61B5/087A61M2016/0039A61M2016/0027A61M15/08A61M16/14A61M2202/0208A61M2205/584A61M2205/6054A61M2202/062A61M15/085A61M2205/0205A61M2205/0238A61M16/0825A61M16/0611A61M16/0627A61M16/024
InventorVARGA, CHRISTOPHER M.BIRCH, STEPHEN J.DILLINGHAM, THOMAS
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