Mask for acute respiratory failure and discomfort.

Abstract

Mask for acute respiratory failure and distress. This utility model patent relates to a mask for acute respiratory failure and distress (1) intended for the health field, more specifically for use in patients who require high oxygen flows, in cases of respiratory tract treatment, whether due to difficulty breathing, shortness of breath or who have not responded to the use of a nasal catheter / cannula. It is characterized by being constituted by an orofacial mask moldable to the patient's face with internal silicone contact edges (2), as well as having an inflatable balloon (4) fixed with straps (5) that come out of the mask structure and are fixed in the posterior parietal and upper cervical regions. Said mask also has in its anterior frontal region a Y-connection (6) provided with two valves forming unidirectional oxygen flow at high and low flows, a mouthpiece with a cap (7) on the side of the inspiratory tract,It also allows for the attachment of a barrier filter in the exhalation pathway and an inhalation / nebulization device in the oxygen inlet pathway.

Description

/ 6 “MASK FOR ACUTE RESPIRATORY FAILURE AND DISCOMFORT” INTRODUCTION 001 This descriptive report of a Utility Model concerns a Mask for Acute Respiratory Insufficiency and Discomfort, hereinafter referred to as the Mask, which is configured as an orofacial mask moldable to the patient's face with internal silicone contact edges for perfect adherence to the patient's face, highlighting that it was developed to assist patients with difficulties in maintaining adequate oxygen levels in the bloodstream and who have not responded to the use of a nasal catheter / cannula. 002 It can also be used with an inflatable balloon for proper sealing to the patient's face, being fixed with straps that come out of the mask structure and should be attached to the posterior parietal and upper cervical regions and to the frontal region of the device. It also has a "Y" connection with two valves forming unidirectional oxygen flow at high levels, without a reservoir and without the use of positive pressure. A barrier filter can also be attached to the exhalation port, and if necessary, an inhalation / nebulization device can be attached to the oxygen flow inlet port. FIELD OF APPLICATION 003 The field of application for this mask refers to the healthcare area, more specifically its use in patients who require high oxygen flows, in cases of respiratory tract treatment, whether due to difficulty breathing, shortness of breath, or who have not responded to the use of a nasal catheter / cannula. PURPOSE 004 The main purpose of this mask is to save lives, more specifically to treat patients who require oxygen for treatment and stabilization of their condition. Petition 870200082980, dated 03 / 07 / 2020, page 6 / 16 / 6 clinical presentation by patients regarding difficulty breathing, shortness of breath, or who did not respond to the use of a nasal catheter / cannula. 005 A second purpose, as important as the first, concerns the professionals involved in the treatment of these patients, ensuring them greater safety in relation to environmental and direct contamination from the patients. PROBLEMS TO SOLVE 006 As is generally known among technicians in the field, nowadays there are several types of orofacial masks, which only partially fulfill their intended purposes due to a lack of adherence to the patient's face, causing the dispersion of contaminating particles due to the deficient seal offered. 007 It is also important to highlight that known orofacial masks were developed to work only with specific oxygen flows, that is, they can work with low flows or high flows, and depending on the type of flow, they work with a specific type of equipment. If the flow changes, the equipment changes. STATE OF THE ART - BR 10 2016 000846-8 filed on 01 / 14 / 2016 and published on 08 / 02 / 2016 under the title “OXYGEN MASK”, of the present invention patent application, refers to an oxygen mask (1) for the emergency supply of oxygen to passengers on an airplane with a support (12) in which a breathing bag connection (5) to a breathing bag 5(11), an inspiration valve (3) and an expiration valve (4) are provided, characterized by the support (12) having at least two support parts (14, 15, 16) arranged in a rotatable manner with respect to each other. (figure 6C). - BR 11 2017 003752-1 or WO2016 / 119006, filed on 11 / 05 / 2015 and published on 05 / 12 / 20127 under the title “MASK FOR THE RELEASE OF A MEDICAL GAS UNDER PRESSURE Petition 870200082980, dated 03 / 07 / 2020, page 7 / 16 / 6 "POSITIVE PRESSURE, METHOD FOR RETAINING A MASK AGAINST THE USER'S FACE, AND MASK FOR THE RELEASE OF A MEDICAL GAS", the present invention relates to a mask for the release of a medical gas under positive pressure, including a single shell forming a chamber that has an outlet, a first passage connecting the chamber to the outside of the mask, a sealing recess isolated from the chamber and open to allow fitting to a user's face and extending around the periphery of the outlet, and a second passage connecting the sealing recess to the outside of the mask, the arrangement being such that the mask can be placed over a user so as to cover the airways, suction can be connected to the second passage so that the sealing recess seals the mask against the user's face and the medical gas can be supplied to the first passage for release through the outlet into the user's airways. TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENT 008 The technological advancement presented by the Mask, and what differentiates it from existing models on the medical equipment market, refers to its technical configuration, since it consists of an orofacial mask that molds to the patient's face with internal silicone contact edges that allow perfect adherence to the patient's face. 009 It also allows the use of an inflatable balloon for proper sealing to the patient's face, which is secured with straps that extend from the mask structure and are attached to the posterior parietal and upper cervical regions. 010 According to its configuration, it has the following characteristics: - Allows the use of low and high oxygen flow rates without the need to change equipment; - It has edge seals that mold to the patient's face to minimize the generation of potential contaminating particles; - It can be attached to an exhalation filter for Petition 870200082980, dated 03 / 07 / 2020, page 8 / 16 / 6 minimize contamination from the environment; - It allows for the treatment of critically ill patients who require oxygen for treatment and to stabilize their clinical condition. - Allows for FiO2 titration according to the patient's needs. - Allows for the attachment of an inhalation / nebulization device to the oxygen inlet line. DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES 011 For a complete and thorough visualization of the construction of the Mask in question and the subject of this Utility Model Patent, please refer to the attached drawings, to which reference is made as follows: Figure 1: Represents a side view of the mask applied to the patient's face; Figure 2: Corresponds to a top view of the mask applied to the patient's face; Figure 3: Shows a view of the complete mask applied to the patient's face; Figure 4: Illustrates a perspective view of the Y-shaped connection. MODEL DESCRIPTION 012 As can be seen from the attached figures, the Mask (1) was developed to assist patients who have difficulty maintaining adequate oxygen levels in the bloodstream and who have not responded to the use of a nasal catheter / cannula. 013 The main purpose of this mask is to save lives, more specifically to treat patients who require oxygen for the treatment and management of clinical conditions related to difficulty breathing, shortness of breath, etc. Petition 870200082980, dated 03 / 07 / 2020, page 9 / 16 / 6 of air or that did not respond to the use of the nasal catheter / cannula. 014 In this way and to meet the intended purposes, the Mask is formed by an orofacial mask moldable to the patient's face with internal silicone contact edges (2) for fixing to the patient's face (3). 015 The mask in question allows its use with the inflatable balloon (4) to obtain adequate sealing to the patient's face, being fixed with straps (5) that come out of the mask structure and that must be fixed in the posterior parietal and upper cervical regions. 016 The Mask has in its anterior frontal region, a “Y” connection (6) provided with two valves forming unidirectional oxygen flow at high and low flows, a mouthpiece with cap (7) on the side of the inspiratory route, without the use of a reservoir, without positive pressure, it is also highlighted that the Device allows the coupling of a barrier filter in the exhalation route. 017 The Mask (1), now on screen, consists of a full-seal orofacial mask, without a reservoir, with unidirectional flow allowing high and low oxygen flows without positive pressure and with the possibility of attaching a barrier filter to the exhalation route, which offers the following advantages: - It ensures greater safety for the professionals involved; - It reduces environmental contamination; - Ensures adequate oxygen flow to meet the patient's needs at 100% O2. 018 It is worth highlighting that the present Mask (1) is capable of providing low and high flows of O2 without the need to change equipment. 019 It features edge seals that mold to the patient's face to minimize the generation of potential particles. Petition 870200082980, dated 03 / 07 / 2020, page 10 / 16 / 6 contaminants, and can be coupled to an exhalation filter to further minimize environmental contamination. 020 Finally, the Mask (1) in question fills an important treatment gap for critically ill patients without respiratory failure and without the need for positive pressure, but who require oxygen for treatment and compensation of the clinical picture presented. CONCLUSION 021 It is verified by all that has been described and illustrated that it is a Mask for Acute Respiratory Insufficiency and Discomfort, (1), which fits perfectly within the norms that govern the Utility Model Patent mainly because it serves patients with difficulties in maintaining adequate oxygen levels in the bloodstream and who have not responded to the use of nasal catheters / cannulas, and should fill an important gap in the market, deserving, as a consequence, the respective privilege. Petition 870200082980, dated 03 / 07 / 2020, page 11 / 16

Claims

1 / 1 CLAIM 1) “MASK FOR ACUTE RESPIRATORY FAILURE AND DISCOMFORT”, (1) refers to the health area, more specifically to its use in patients who require high oxygen flows, in cases of respiratory tract treatment, whether due to difficulty breathing, shortness of breath or who have not responded to the use of a nasal catheter / cannula, it is characterized by being constituted by an orofacial mask moldable to the patient's face with internal silicone contact edges (2), as well as having an inflatable balloon (4) fixed with straps (5) that come out of the mask structure and are fixed in the posterior parietal and upper cervical regions, said mask also has in its anterior frontal region a “Y” connection (6) provided with two valves forming unidirectional oxygen flow in high and low flows, a mouthpiece with a cap (7) on the side of the inspiratory tract,It also allows for the attachment of a barrier filter to the exhalation pathway and the connection of an inhalation / nebulization device to its oxygen inlet. Petition 870200082980, dated 03 / 07 / 2020, page 12 / 16

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