System for securing a mechanical ventilator circuit to an incubator

Abstract

A system for securing a mechanical ventilator circuit to an incubator is described. One such system may include a device formed of an insulating material and configured to be placed into an opening in a sidewall of a climate-controlled chamber of an incubator subsequent to removal of a removable panel from the sidewall. The device may include a first portion including one or more first openings that extend through the first portion, wherein two or more ventilator tubes pass through the one or more first openings and provide mechanical ventilation for a patient in the climate-controlled chamber. The device may include a second portion including one or more second openings that are aligned with the one or more first openings and extend through the second portion, wherein the two or more ventilator tubes pass through the one or more second openings.

Description

SYSTEM FOR SECURING A MECHANICAL VENTILATOR CIRCUIT TO ANINCUBATORCROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0001] This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Serial No. 63 / 636,264, filed on April 19, 2024, the contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference in their entirety.FIELD OF THE DISCLOSURE

[0002] The present disclosure relates to mechanical ventilation, and in particular, a system for providing mechanical ventilation to neonatal patients.BACKGROUND

[0003] Mechanical ventilation may be utilized in various medical contexts to support respiration for a patient who is unable to breathe effectively on their own. Specific types of mechanical ventilation may be utilized for specific populations or specific respiratory conditions. For example, high-frequency oscillatory ventilation may be utilized for some neonatal patients, such as extremely low birth weight patients that weigh less than 1 kilogram (kg) at birth. High- frequency oscillatory ventilation may also be utilized for patients who have suffered lung injuries, patients with meconium aspirations, patients who have severe pneumonia, patients with congenital diaphragmatic hernias, and patients with pulmonary interstitial emphysema, among other examples. This type of ventilatory modality may include the use of a ventilator circuit (e.g., a tubing circuit), which may link the ventilator to an endotracheal tube of a patient. The circuit may extend from the ventilator to the patient through an opening in a sidewall of the incubator within which the patient is kept. However, the opening in the incubator may not be appropriately sized for the ventilator circuit (e.g., the opening may be larger than the ventilator circuit), which may present one or more challenges. For example, the opening may not effectively restrict movement of the ventilator circuit, which may result in extubation (e.g., unintentional extubation) of the patient if the ventilator circuit is moved (e.g., if a medical professional inadvertently bumps the one or more ventilator tubes or the incubator). In such cases, a likelihood of an unintentional extubation may be increased for relatively small patients. Additionally, or alternatively, the relativedifference in the size of the opening and the ventilator circuit may result in difficulty maintaining the controlled environment within the incubator, which may result in negative health impacts for a patient.BRIEF SUMMARY

[0004] A system and devices are provided in accordance with an example embodiment to secure a mechanical ventilator circuit to an incubator. Embodiments provided herein include a system, including: a device formed of an insulating material and configured to be placed into an opening in a sidewall of a climate-controlled chamber of an incubator, the device comprising: a body defining a first portion and a second portion, where in response to the first portion being and the second portion being installed into the opening in the sidewall of the climate-controlled chamber of the incubator, the first portion cooperates with the second portion to define one or more openings through the body; a first channel defined within an outer perimeter of the first portion and a second channel defined within an outer perimeter of the second portion, where the first channel aligns with the second channel in response to the first portion being coupled to the second portion, where one or more ventilator tubes pass through the one or more openings through the body and provide mechanical ventilation for a patient in the climate-controlled chamber,

[0005] According to some embodiments the one or more ventilator tubes are rigidly supported by the first portion. According to certain embodiments the first portion includes a first channel configured to receive an edge of the sidewall of the climate-controlled chamber; and the second portion includes a second channel configured to receive an edge of the sidewall of the climate- controlled chamber. According to some embodiments a shape of the opening is a curvilinear polygon including two or more linear sides.

[0006] The first channel and the second channel of an example embodiment are configured to receive one of the two or more linear sides of the opening. According to some embodiments the two or more ventilator tubes are coupled with a high-frequency oscillatory ventilator. According to certain embodiments at least one of the first portion or the second portion defines a hanger mounting hole. The system of certain embodiments further includes a hanger received within the hanger mounting hole, wherein the hanger defines at least one tube support structure for supporting the one or more ventilator tubes. The body of an example embodiment defines a major surface, wherein the hanger extends perpendicularly to the major surface. According to some embodimentsthe hanger extends a length away from the body that is at least as long as a major length of the body and supports the one or more ventilator tubes along the length.

[0007] Embodiments provided herein include an apparatus including: a body defining a first portion and a second portion, where in response to the first portion being coupled to the second portion, the first portion cooperates with the second portion to define one or more openings through the body; a first channel defined within an outer perimeter of the first portion and a second channel defined within an outer perimeter of the second portion, where the first channel aligns with the second channel in response to the first portion being coupled to the second portion.

[0008] According to some embodiments the one or more openings through the body are configured to receive there through at least one tube of a ventilator circuit. According to certain embodiments at least one of the first portion or the second portion defines a hanger mounting hole. The apparatus of an example embodiment further includes a hanger received within the hanger mounting hole, wherein the hanger defines at least one tube support structure for supporting the at least one tube of a ventilator circuit. The body of an example embodiment defines a major surface, wherein the hanger extends perpendicularly to the major surface. According to some embodiments the hanger extends a length away from the body that is at least as long as a major length of the body.

[0009] Embodiments provided herein include a system comprising: a device formed of an insulating material and configured to be placed into an opening in a sidewall of a climate- controlled chamber of an incubator subsequent to removal of a removable panel, the device comprising: a first portion comprising one or more first openings that extend through the first portion, wherein two or more ventilator tubes pass through the one or more first openings and provide mechanical ventilation for a patient in the climate-controlled chamber; and a second portion comprising one or more second openings that are aligned with the one or more first openings and extend through the second portion, wherein the two or more ventilator tubes pass through the one or more second openings.

[0010] According to some embodiments, the two or more ventilator tubes are rigidly attached to the first portion. According to some embodiments, the first portion comprises a first channel configured to be coupled with the sidewall of the climate-controlled chamber; and the second portion comprises a second channel configured to be coupled with the sidewall of the climate- controlled chamber. According to some embodiments, a shape of the opening is a curvilinearpolygon comprising two or more linear sides. According to some embodiments the two or more ventilator tubes are coupled with a high-frequency oscillatory ventilator.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0011] The accompanying drawings are not intended to be drawn to scale. In the drawings, each identical or nearly identical component that is illustrated in various figures is represented by a like numeral. For purposes of clarity, not every component may be labeled in every drawing. In the drawings:

[0012] FIG. 1 illustrates an example of a system that supports securing a mechanical ventilator circuit to an incubator;

[0013] FIG. 2 is an example of a device that supports securing a mechanical ventilator circuit to an incubator; and

[0014] FIG. 3 is an example of a device that supports securing a mechanical ventilator circuit to an incubator.

[0015] FIG. 4 illustrates an operational example of a system that supports securing a mechanical ventilator circuit to an incubator.

[0016] FIG. 5 illustrates an operational example of a system that supports securing a mechanical ventilator circuit to an incubator.DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0017] Various embodiments of the present disclosure now will be described more fully hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which some, but not all embodiments of the disclosure are shown. Indeed, the disclosure may be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will satisfy applicable legal requirements. The term “or” is used herein in both the alternative and conjunctive sense, unless otherwise indicated. The terms “illustrative,” “example,” and “exemplary” are used to be examples with no indication of quality level. Like numbers refer to like elements throughout.General Overview and Exemplary Technical Improvements

[0018] The present disclosure provides improvements to the technical field of mechanical ventilation. For example, the present disclosure includes a device for more effectively securing a ventilator circuit (e.g., one or more ventilator tubes) to an incubator (e.g., to a climate-controlled chamber of an incubator), which may reduce the frequency of or otherwise prevent unplanned extubations. The device described herein additionally serves to reduce or eliminate unwanted airflow between the incubator (e.g., the climate-controlled chamber of the incubator) and the environment external to the incubator. In some cases, the device may be formed of an insulating material, which may improve temperature regulation within the incubator. The device may include a first portion (e.g., a lower portion) and a second portion (e.g., an upper portion), which may enable a medical professional to readily place the ventilator circuit between the first portion and the second portion prior to placing the device in an opening of the incubator. Additionally, or alternatively, the device may include one or more components (e.g., a strap, an adhesive component, an integrated hanger) for securing the ventilator circuit to the device. In some cases, a material of the device may be selected such that a coefficient of friction between the ventilator circuit and the device is sufficient to prevent or mitigate movement of the ventilator circuit, which may improve patient health outcomes by reducing the likelihood of an unplanned (e.g., unintentional) extubation. In some cases, one or more channels may be formed in the device, which may enable the device to be rigidly attached the incubator. In some cases, the one or more channels or another component of the device (e.g., a sealing component) may serve as a mechanism for coupling the device with the incubator such that unwanted airflow around the edges of the device is reduced or eliminated, which may improve operating efficiency of the incubator and improve patient health outcomes (e.g., exposure to pathogens may be reduced).Example Embodiments

[0019] FIG. 1 illustrates an example of a system 100 that supports securing a mechanical ventilator circuit to an incubator. The system 100 may be included in or utilized in a variety of environments, such as a hospital (e.g., a neonatal intensive care unit of a hospital) or any other medical environment. The system 100 may include a ventilator 105, a ventilator circuit 110, and an incubator 115. The incubator 115 may include a climate-controlled chamber, and a sidewall of the chamber may include a panel 120 that is removable. Removing the panel 120 may create an opening in the sidewall of the climate-controlled chamber, which, in some cases, may be utilizedfor insertion of ventilator circuit 110 into the climate-controlled chamber. The system 100 may also include a device 125, which may be coupled with the ventilator circuit 110 and the incubator 115.

[0020] Some embodiments of the disclosure may include a ventilator 105. The ventilator 105 may be an example of a machine that performs one or more operations to facilitate breathing for a patient. The ventilator 105 may be utilized in a scenario where respiration of a patient is impaired due to various conditions, such as severe respiratory illness, surgeries, or trauma, among other examples. The ventilator 105 may operate by delivering (e.g., via the ventilator circuit 110) a mixture of oxygen and air into the lungs of a patient, which may create a positive pressure and expand the lungs. The ventilator 105 may also be operable to remove (e g., via the ventilator circuit 110) carbon dioxide from the lugs of the patient. As described herein, the ventilator 105 may be coupled with the ventilator circuit 110. In some cases, the ventilator 105 may be an example of a high-frequency oscillatory ventilator.

[0021] Some embodiments of the disclosure may include a ventilator circuit 110. The ventilator circuit 110 may be an example of a set of interconnected components (e.g., interconnected tubes) that enable the conveyance of air, oxygen, and other gases between the ventilator and the patient (e.g., the airway of the patient, the lungs of the patient). The components of the ventilator circuit 110 may include a patient connection, which may be a portion of tubing that is coupled with an endotracheal tube of the patient. The ventilator circuit 110 may also include a splitter that couples an inspiratory portion (e.g., an inspiratory tube) of the ventilator circuit 110 with the patient connection and couples an expiratory portion (e.g., an expiratory tube) of the ventilator circuit 110 with the patient connection. The inspiratory portion may convey gases from the ventilator to the airway of the patient during inhalation. The expiratory portion may convey gases away from the patient during exhalation. As described herein, the phrase “two or more ventilator tubes” may refer to any two or more tubes of the ventilator circuit 110, such as the inspiratory portion and the expiratory portion, among other examples.

[0022] Some embodiments of the disclosure may include an incubator 115. The incubator 115 may be an example of a machine that provides a controlled environment to improve the health and well-being of a neonatal patient. The incubator may include a climate-controlled chamber, one or more components for monitoring the climate-controlled chamber (e.g., one or more sensors), one or more components for controlling the climate-controlled chamber, and one or more componentsfor reporting or otherwise displaying information (e.g., vital signs of a patient in the climate- controlled chamber, temperature of the climate-controlled chamber, and the like). Although some examples described herein refer to “the incubator 115” and the “climate-controlled chamber” as individual components, it should be understood that the phrase “incubator” may also be used herein to refer to the climate-controlled chamber itself.

[0023] The climate-controlled chamber of the incubator 115 may include one or more panels 120. The one or more panels 120 may be removable, which may create an opening that provides access to the inside of the climate-controlled chamber. In some cases, the one or more panels 120 may be shaped as curvilinear polygons or rectangles. For example, a panel 120 may have two or more linear sides and two or more curved sides. In some cases, the panel 120 may have a different shape or size than one or more other openings (e.g., ports) of the climate-controlled chamber. For example, the climate-controlled chamber may have one or more ports (e.g., circular ports) that may be utilized by a medical professional for reaching into the climate-controlled chamber. Although some examples described herein describe the one or more panels 120 being shaped as curvilinear polygons, the one or more panels 120 may have any other shape. For example, the one or more panels 120 may be square, rectangular, or circular. Accordingly, a shape of the device 125 may match the shape of the one or more panels 120.

[0024] In some cases, the panel 120 may be removed (e.g., by a medical professional), which may create an opening in the sidewall of the climate-controlled chamber. In some cases, the opening may provide access for mechanical ventilation (e.g., artificial ventilation) for the patient. For example, the ventilator circuit 110 may be inserted into the climate-controlled chamber via the opening. In some cases, the ventilator circuit 110 may be smaller than the opening. In such cases, a medical professional may attempt to secure the ventilator circuit 110 to the sidewall of the climate-controlled chamber using tape. Additionally, or alternatively, the medical professional may attempt to reduce airflow out of or into the climate-controlled chamber by partially obstructing the opening with blankets. However, such configurations may not effectively restrict movement of the ventilator circuit 110, which may result in extubation of the patient if the ventilator circuit 110 is moved (e.g., if a medical professional inadvertently bumps the one or more ventilator tubes or the incubator). Additionally, or alternatively, blankets or tape that partially cover the opening may still allow airflow between the interior and exterior of theclimate-controlled chamber, which may reduce operating efficiency of the incubator 115 and result in negative health impacts for the patient.

[0025] In accordance with one or more examples described herein, a device 125 may be utilized to rigidly attach the ventilator circuit 110 to the sidewall of the climate-controlled chamber, which may reduce the frequency of unplanned extubations. Additionally, or alternatively, the device 125 may be sized to match the geometry of the opening, which may reduce or eliminate airflow out of or into the climate-controlled chamber. The device 125 may be formed of an insulating material, which may improve temperature regulation within the incubator. In some cases, the device 125 may include one or more components (e.g., a strap, an adhesive component) for securing the ventilator circuit 110 to the device 125. The device 125 may prevent or reduce movement of the ventilator circuit 110 (e.g., with respect to the incubator 115), which may improve patient health outcomes by reducing the likelihood of an unplanned extubation.

[0026] FIG. 2 illustrates an example of a device 300 that supports securing a mechanical ventilator circuit to an incubator. The device 300 may be an example of the device 125, as described with reference to FIGs. 1 and 2. The device 300 may include a body that includes a portion 305-a (e.g., a bottom portion) and a portion 305-b (e.g., a top portion). The portion 305-a and the portion 305-b may be placed together (e.g., in contact with one another), which may form two holes (e.g., openings). Both tubes of a ventilator circuit (e.g., the ventilator circuit 215) may extend through the two holes. In such cases, the tubes of the ventilator circuit may be rigidly secured to the portion 305-a and the portion 305-b. Additionally, or alternatively, airflow between the inside and outside of the climate-controlled chamber may be reduced or eliminated. The portion 305-a and the portion 305-b may be formed using a material that adheres to the tubes of the ventilator circuit (e.g., a coefficient of friction between the tubes of the ventilator circuit and the portions 305 may be sufficiently high to prevent movement of ventilator circuit tubes).

[0027] The portion 305-a and the portion 305-b may each include channels 310 around at least a portion of the perimeter of the respective portions, which may enable the portions 305 to be secured to the sidewall of the climate-controlled chamber. The geometry of the portion 305-a and the portion 305-b may be based on the geometry of the opening in the climate-controlled chamber. For example, a width of the portions 305 may be selected to be larger than the width of the opening in the climate-controlled chamber. Additionally, or alternatively, a width of a center portion 315 may be selected to match a width of the opening in the climate-controlled chamber. For example,the width of the center portion 315 and the width of the opening in the climate-controlled chamber may be 1.875 inches. As shown in FIG. 3, a depth of a channel (e.g., in the portion 305-a and the portion 305-b) may be 9 / 16 of an inch.

[0028] FIG. 3 illustrates an example of a device 400 that supports securing a mechanical ventilator circuit to an incubator. The device 400 may be an example of the device 125, the device 200, or the device 300, as described with reference to FIGs. 1-3. The device 400 may include a portion 405-a (e.g., a bottom portion) and a portion 405-b (e.g., a top portion). The portion 405-a and the portion 405-b may be placed together (e.g., in contact with one another) when the device is in use. When placed together, one or more holes 410 may be formed through the device 400, which may enable one or more tubes of a ventilator circuit to pass through the device 400. In such cases, airflow between the inside and outside of the climate-controlled chamber may be reduced or eliminated. The portion 405-a and the portion 405-b may be formed using a material that adheres to the tubes of the ventilator circuit (e.g., a coefficient of friction between the tubes of the ventilator circuit and the portions 305 may be sufficiently high to prevent or minimize movement of tubes).

[0029] In some cases, the portion 405-a may include one or more hanger mounting holes 415. In such examples, a hanger or a hanging device may be configured to provide support for one or more tubes of a ventilator circuit to be stabilized or otherwise supported. In some examples, the hanger mounting hole 415 may pass through the portion 405-a, thereby enabling a hanging device to be mounted on one or more sides of the portion 405-a. In some examples, a single hanging device may pass through the hanger mounting hole and attach to one or more tubes of a ventilator circuit on both sides of the portion 405-a. Although FIG. 4 depicts one illustrative example of the portion 405-a including a hanger mounting hole 415, in some cases, the portion 405-b may additionally or alternatively include one or more hanger mounting holes 415.

[0030] FIG. 4 illustrates an operational example of a system 500 that supports securing a mechanical ventilator circuit to an incubator. The system 500 may include an incubator 502, a device 504, and a hanger 506, as described herein. The device may include body including a first portion or top portion 504a and a second portion or bottom portion 504b, placed in contact with one another and inserted into an opening in an incubator sidewall. As shown, the hanger may extend through a hanger mounting hole of the device. The hanger may extend outwards from the device and provide a support structure for supporting the ventilator circuit. Additionally, or alternatively, the hanger may include one or more connector portions at one or more extents of thehanger that are configured to rigidly secure the ventilator circuit to the hanger. As described herein, the hanger may provide support for the ventilator circuit such that various movements of a patient within the incubator do not disrupt or adjust the positioning of the ventilator circuit, which may improve patient health outcomes (e.g., reduce a likelihood of unplanned extubations).

[0031] The hanger 506 of the illustrated embodiment includes a shaft having a polygonal cross-section, such as a square. This shaft can extend into the bottom portion 504b in a hole of a similar cross-sectional shape. The shaft having a polygonal cross-section and the hole within the bottom portion 504b having a similar cross-section precludes the shaft from rotating within the hole, thereby keeping supported tubes in the elevated position. The hanger 506 can include a tube clamp 508 that supports tubes within the incubator 502 and ensures that the tubes remain aligned with the holes of the device 504 to prevent kinking of the tubes. The shaft may extend through the bottom portion 504b and outside of the incubator 502. A tube clamp 508 may be positioned on the shaft outside of the incubator in the same way the tube clamp is found on the inside of the incubator. This clamp supports the tubes outside of the incubator aligning them with the holes of the device to avoid kinking of the tubes which can obstruct air flow.

[0032] FIG. 5 illustrates an operational example of a system 600 that supports securing a mechanical ventilator circuit to an incubator. The system 600 may include an incubator, a device, a hanger, and a ventilator circuit as described herein. The device may include a top portion and a bottom portion, placed in contact with one another and inserted into an opening in an incubator sidewall. As shown, a ventilator circuit may extend through each of three holes in the device. Additionally, or alternatively, each tube of the ventilator circuit may be physically coupled with the hanger, which may prove support for the ventilator circuit. As described herein, providing support for the ventilator circuit may reduce a likelihood that various movements of a patient within the incubator disrupt or adjust the positioning of the ventilator circuit, thereby improving patient health outcomes.Conclusion

[0033] Having thus described several aspects and embodiments of the technology set forth in the disclosure, it is to be appreciated that various alterations, modifications, and improvements will readily occur to those skilled in the art. Such alterations, modifications, and improvements are intended to be within the spirit and scope of the technology described herein. For example, thoseof ordinary skill in the art will readily envision a variety of other means and / or structures for performing the function and / or obtaining the results and / or one or more of the advantages described herein, and each of such variations and / or modifications is deemed to be within the scope of the embodiments described herein. Those skilled in the art will recognize, or be able to ascertain using no more than routine experimentation, many equivalents to the specific embodiments described herein. It is, therefore, to be understood that the foregoing embodiments are presented by way of example only and that, within the scope of the appended claims and equivalents thereto, inventive embodiments may be practiced otherwise than as specifically described. In addition, any combination of two or more features, systems, articles, materials, kits, and / or methods described herein, if such features, systems, articles, materials, kits, and / or methods are not mutually inconsistent, is included within the scope of the present disclosure.

[0034] All definitions, as defined and used herein, should be understood to control over dictionary definitions, definitions in documents incorporated by reference, and / or ordinary meanings of the defined terms.

[0035] The indefinite articles “a” and “an,” as used herein in the specification and in the claims, unless clearly indicated to the contrary, should be understood to mean “at least one.”

[0036] The phrase “and / or,” as used herein in the specification and in the claims, should be understood to mean “either or both” of the elements so conjoined, e.g., elements that are conjunctively present in some cases and disjunctively present in other cases. Multiple elements listed with “and / or” should be construed in the same fashion, e.g., “one or more” of the elements so conjoined. Other elements may optionally be present other than the elements specifically identified by the “and / or” clause, whether related or unrelated to those elements specifically identified. Thus, as a non-limiting example, a reference to “A and / or B,” when used in conjunction with open-ended language such as “comprising” can refer, in one embodiment, to A only (optionally including elements other than B); in another embodiment, to B only (optionally including elements other than A); in yet another embodiment, to both A and B (optionally including other elements); etc.

[0037] As used herein in the specification and in the claims, the phrase “at least one,” in reference to a list of one or more elements, should be understood to mean at least one element selected from any one or more of the elements in the list of elements, but not necessarily including at least one of each and every element specifically listed within the list of elements and notexcluding any combinations of elements in the list of elements. This definition also allows that elements may optionally be present other than the elements specifically identified within the list of elements to which the phrase “at least one” refers, whether related or unrelated to those elements specifically identified. Thus, as a non-limiting example, “at least one of A and B” (or, equivalently, “at least one of A or B,” or, equivalently “at least one of A and / or B”) can refer, in one embodiment, to at least one, optionally including more than one, A, with no B present (and optionally including elements other than B); in another embodiment, to at least one, optionally including more than one, B, with no A present (and optionally including elements other than A); in yet another embodiment, to at least one, optionally including more than one, A, and at least one, optionally including more than one, B (and optionally including other elements); etc.

[0038] Also, the phraseology and terminology used herein is for the purpose of description and should not be regarded as limiting. The use of "including," "comprising," or "having,” “containing,” “involving,” and variations thereof herein, is meant to encompass the items listed thereafter and equivalents thereof as well as additional items.

[0039] In the claims, as well as in the specification above, all transitional phrases such as “comprising,” “including,” “carrying,” “having,” “containing,” “involving,” “holding,” “composed of,” and the like are to be understood to be open-ended, e g., to mean including but not limited to. Only the transitional phrases “consisting of’ and “consisting essentially of’ shall be closed or semi-closed transitional phrases, respectively.

Claims

CLAIMS1. A system, comprising: a device formed of an insulating material and configured to be placed into an opening in a sidewall of a climate-controlled chamber of an incubator, the device comprising: a body defining a first portion and a second portion, wherein in response to the first portion being and the second portion being installed into the opening in the sidewall of the climate-controlled chamber of the incubator, the first portion cooperates with the second portion to define one or more openings through the body; a first channel defined within an outer perimeter of the first portion and a second channel defined within an outer perimeter of the second portion, wherein the first channel aligns with the second channel in response to the first portion being coupled to the second portion, wherein one or more ventilator tubes pass through the one or more openings through the body and provide mechanical ventilation for a patient in the climate-controlled chamber,2. The system of claim 1, wherein the one or more ventilator tubes are rigidly supported by the first portion.

3. The system of claim 1, wherein: the first portion comprises a first channel configured to receive an edge of the sidewall of the climate-controlled chamber; and the second portion comprises a second channel configured to receive an edge of the sidewall of the climate-controlled chamber.

4. The system of claim 1, wherein a shape of the opening is a curvilinear polygon comprising two or more linear sides.

5. The system of claim 4, wherein the first channel and the second channel are configured to receive one of the two or more linear sides of the opening.

6. The system of claim 1, wherein the two or more ventilator tubes are coupled with a high-frequency oscillatory ventilator.

7. The system of claim 1, wherein at least one of the first portion or the second portion defines a hanger mounting hole.

8. The system of claim 7, further comprising a hanger received within the hanger mounting hole, wherein the hanger defines at least one tube support structure for supporting the one or more ventilator tubes.

9. The system of claim 8, wherein the body defines a major surface, wherein the hanger extends perpendicularly to the major surface.

10. The system of claim 9, wherein the hanger extends a length away from the body that is at least as long as a major length of the body and supports the one or more ventilator tubes along the length.

11. An apparatus comprising: a body defining a first portion and a second portion, wherein in response to the first portion being coupled to the second portion, the first portion cooperates with the second portion to define one or more openings through the body; a first channel defined within an outer perimeter of the first portion and a second channel defined within an outer perimeter of the second portion, wherein the first channel aligns with the second channel in response to the first portion being coupled to the second portion.

12. The apparatus of claim 11, wherein the one or more openings through the body are configured to receive there through at least one tube of a ventilator circuit.

13. The apparatus of claim 12, wherein at least one of the first portion or the second portion defines a hanger mounting hole.

14. The apparatus of claim 13, further comprising a hanger received within the hanger mounting hole, wherein the hanger defines at least one tube support structure for supporting the at least one tube of a ventilator circuit.

15. The apparatus of claim 14, wherein the body defines a major surface, wherein the hanger extends perpendicularly to the major surface.

16. The apparatus of claim 15, wherein the hanger extends a length away from the body that is at least as long as a major length of the body.

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