72 results about "Nasal intubation" patented technology

A user interface comprising a non-sealing nasal cannula and a mask arranged about the nasal cannula, the mask including a seal configured with a user's face to allow the interface to be pressurised, the cannula configured to deliver breathing gases to the nares of a user at a flow rate exceeding the intended user's peak inspiratory flow requirements so that the mask and the user's pharynx are flushed continuously with fresh breathing gases to reduce dead space.

This application relates to a patient interface and headgear for a breathing apparatus. The patient interface includes a headgear, such as a nasal cannula. The interface has a flexible face mount and a more rigid gas flow manifold component. The flexible face mount has a nose fork and a base portion, while the more rigid gas flow manifold component has an inlet and an outlet. Gas is delivered into the manifold inlet and flows out through the outlet and into the base portion of the face mount. The outlet of the manifold component includes a groove that creates a gap between the base portion of the face mount and the manifold component in an area adjacent to the philtrum, thereby providing pressure relief on the nasal septum. The headgear has a strap. The portion of the headgear that contacts the face has a surface area for frictionally engaging with the skin. The material in these areas can be in the form of a sleeve, coating, or overmolded. The remaining portion of the strap has a different material property than the portion that contacts the face.

An apparatus includes a nasal cannula having a nasal prong. The nasal prong includes a first end portion that defines an inlet opening, a second end portion that defines an outlet opening, and a middle portion. A side wall of the nasal prong defines a flow passage between the inlet opening and the outlet opening. The nasal prong is configured to be inserted within a nostril of a patient with the outlet opening disposed within the nostril. The inlet opening is fluidically coupled to a support tube to deliver a flow of the gas into the airway of the patient via the nasal prong. The side wall of the nasal prong defines a port that is in fluid communication with the flow passage. The port is fluidically coupled to a pressure sensor to take a series of pressure measurements within the flow passage during the delivery of the oxygen-containing gas.

Provided is the OFF-VENT breathing system. The system uses novel combinations of the venturi effect, PEEP adapters, HMEs, and the adaptation of a novel oxygen delivery system for the creation of high flow therapy to maintain open airways while maintaining access to the patient's airways for medical instruments, other accessories, or to assist breathing in general. The system is designed to create high flow oxygen therapy in a manner that does not require the use of ventilators, active heating humidifiers and other expensive equipment. Embodiments described include a novel integration of the venturi system into a nasal cannula apparatus, and the novel combination of the venturi effect and a PEEP adapter into breathing systems that might include hyperinflation and Mapleson circuits.

1. Name of the product in this design: Nasal cannula protective sleeve. 2. Purpose of this design: The nasal cannula is used as a component of the nasal interface, which is used as a respiratory therapy / improvement device. The nasal cannula protective sleeve is used to reduce the mechanical irritation of the nasal cannula to the nasal mucosa. 3. The key design feature of this product is its shape. 4. The image or photograph that best illustrates the design's key points: a 3D model.

The utility model belongs to the technical field of medical instruments, and particularly relates to a face auxiliary fixing support for nasal tracheal intubation. After nasal intubation, if no corresponding intubation protecting and fixing device exists, the problems of postoperative soft tissue injury of the nose, deformation and compression of the nasal intubation and the like easily occur. In order to solve the problem, the utility model provides an auxiliary fixing support which comprises an arc-shaped face fixing shell, the two ends of the face fixing shell are connected through a fixing belt, a sliding adjusting device is arranged on the outer side of the face fixing shell, an intubation clamping device is arranged on the sliding adjusting device, and the fixing belt is arranged on the face fixing shell. The cannula clamping device comprises a second supporting column, a clamping seat is arranged on the second supporting column, an arc-shaped groove matched with the trachea cannula in shape and corresponding to the trachea cannula in size is formed in the clamping seat, a third fixing belt and a fourth fixing belt are arranged at the two ends of the clamping seat, and the cannula connecting pipe is fixed through cooperation of the arc-shaped groove of the clamping seat, the third fixing belt and the fourth fixing belt.

The utility model relates to the field of oxygen uptake tubes, and provides an improved child nasal oxygen uptake catheter which comprises an oxygen uptake tube, the oxygen uptake tube comprises a first catheter, one or two second catheters and one or two nasal intubation tubes, the one or two second catheters are connected to the ends of the first catheter respectively, the one or two nasal intubation tubes are arranged on the second catheters in a communicated mode, and the first catheter protrudes upwards to form an arc-shaped structure. The first catheter can abut against the nose, the nasal cannula is bent downwards and can be inserted into nostrils, a first buffering part capable of abutting against the nose is arranged at the bottom of the first catheter, a second buffering part capable of abutting against the face is arranged on the second catheter, and the first buffering part and the second buffering part can be fixed through medical proof fabric. The oxygen uptake tube is fixed on the nose of a person, the oxygen uptake tube and a traditional oxygen uptake tube can be used alternately, the comfort degree of a child is improved, the contact area of the first buffering part and the second buffering part is large, the buffering and fixing effects are good, and the technical problem that an oxygen uptake catheter is fixed between the mouth and the nose for a long time, and discomfort is caused to the child is solved.

The disclosure relates to a nasal cannula comprising a port configured for delivery of a medicament into a flow of a fluid being delivered by the nasal cannula to a user and / or configured for interfacing with a medicament delivery device or an instrument. The disclosure also relates to a nasal cannula comprising an asymmetric profile to reduce an amount of occlusion of one nare of a user to provide access for an instrument to the nare with the nasal cannula in use.

To provide nasal cannula assemblies for providing respiratory therapy to patients.SOLUTION: A nasal cannula assembly can include a cannula, an optional manifold that may be removable, a gas supply tube, and a securement mechanism. The securement mechanism can include headgear straps, cheek pads, or an adhesive nose strip. A nasal cannula assembly can also include a lanyard, a lanyard clip and / or a lanyard connector to help support the weight of a main gas delivery conduit.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 83

A nasal cannula assembly 1 comprising a manifold body 2 comprising a septum-like structure 3 that divides into an inlet port 6 and an outlet port 7, each defining a lumen 8 having a first length L1 an

A method for controlling tissue temperature involves providing a nasal cannula including a first elongated prong with an axial fluid channel and a downwardly-curved shape. The nasal cannula further includes a first aperture on a side wall of a distal portion of the first elongated prong. The first aperture provides access to the axial fluid channel. The method includes inserting the first elongated prong into a nasal cavity of a subject to face the first aperture at a pharyngeal wall of the subject and modifying a temperature of the pharyngeal wall by delivering a first fluid portion through the axial fluid channel and out of the first aperture to the pharyngeal wall.

A patient interface such as a nasal cannula is disclosed. The patient interface has a main body portion that is positioned on the user's face during use. The main body portion has at least one side arm extending laterally from a central bridging portion positioned around the user's septum area, each side arm being connected to a resilient or relatively more rigid bridging portion element. The interface has at least one, preferably a pair of nasal prongs. The main body portion has at least one fluid passage connected to the nasal prongs to supply gas to the user's nostrils. The passage cross-section varies along the length of the main body portion to provide an area of ​​varying flexibility along the main body portion. The bridging portion element defines a basic predetermined spatial relationship for an outlet of a gas delivery system, and gas is supplied to the outlet via each side arm, and the nasal prongs may, for example, be connected to the outlet fluid. Each side arm may include one or more predetermined or preset points or localized compensation areas (or locations) positioned along the side arm or side arm element to adjust or assist in compensation of the patient interface in or at one or more compensation areas (or locations).

The utility model discloses a buckle type nasal intubation fixator which comprises an adhesive tape, a connecting part is arranged at the bottom end of the adhesive tape, a detachable mechanism is arranged at the bottom end of the connecting part and connected with a fixing mechanism, the fixing mechanism comprises a first connecting plate arranged at the bottom end of the connecting part, fixing plates are arranged on the two sides of the first connecting plate, and an arc-shaped clamping plate is arranged on one side of each fixing plate. The nasal intubation fixing device comprises an arc-shaped clamping plate, a threaded rod is arranged on the arc-shaped clamping plate, a fixing pile is fixed on one side of the arc-shaped clamping plate, the fixing pile is rotatably connected with the threaded rod, a threaded hole is formed in the fixing plate, and the threaded rod is matched with the threaded hole. The applicability of the nasal intubation fixing device is improved, and the nasal intubation can be conveniently detached or the position of the nasal intubation can be conveniently adjusted.

A nasal cannula system includes a nasal cannula comprising a first elongated prong configured to be inserted into a cavity of a subject, the first elongated prong having a first axial fluid channel, and a first aperture on a side wall of the first elongated prong, the first aperture providing access to the first axial fluid channel. The nasal cannula system can further include a temperature controller configured to regulate a temperature of a fluid prior to the fluid being directed through the first axial fluid channel, and a fluid supply configured to direct the fluid through the first axial fluid channel of the first elongated prong and out of the first aperture to a target area.

Supplying therapeutic gas. At least one example is a method of providing therapeutic gas to a patient, the method comprising: sensing a signal indicative of an exhalation airflow from the patient, the exhalation airflow is non-zero and an airflow rate trending toward zero; sensing, during the exhalation airflow, a change in the airflow rate prior to a contiguous inhalation; and delivering a bolus of therapeutic gas to the proximal end of nasal cannula responsive to the change in the airflow rate.

The utility model relates to a nasal oxygen cannula with an air bag, and belongs to the field of medical instruments. The device comprises a nasal oxygen cannula body of a hollow structure and a nasal cannula arranged on the nasal oxygen cannula, an air inlet used for being connected with an oxygen catheter is formed in one side of the nasal oxygen cannula, and an air bag is arranged on the surface of the nasal oxygen cannula. The air bag with one thin side and the other thick side is arranged on the nasal oxygen cannula, so that the nasal oxygen cannula can be fixed on the face of an old person without teeth, meanwhile, a patient can adjust the position of the nasal oxygen cannula by adjusting the inflation amount through the inflation hole, skin bruise caused by local compression is effectively prevented, and compared with the prior art, the nasal oxygen cannula is greatly improved.

The nasal cannula (nasal tube) of this design is used by connecting it to the output tube of a device that generates hydrogen and oxygen. The user can wear this item in their nasal cavity and inhale the hydrogen and oxygen produced by the device. This design has one inlet tube and two outlet tubes. The inlets on both sides of the inlet tube are connected to separate outlet tubes, and the inlets do not communicate with each other, and the outlet tubes do not communicate with each other. A fin portion is provided on one side of the outer wall of the inlet tube, and the included angle between the fin portion and the outlet tube is more than 90 degrees but less than 180 degrees in the left side view.

A system screens, diagnoses, or monitors sleep disordered breathing of a patient. The system may include a nasal cannula, a conduit connected to the nasal cannula at a first end, an adaptor configured to receive a second end of the conduit and / or a portable computing device. The adaptor may be configured to position the second end of the conduit in proximity with a microphone of the portable computing device. Optionally, a processor may generate an indicator to guide placement of the adaptor for use. Such positioning may, in use, permit the microphone to generate a patient breathing sound signal via the adaptor for processor(s) of the device. The processor(s) may then process the breathing sound signal. The process may include detecting SDB events from an extracted and / or de-rectified loudness signal. The process may include computing a metric of severity of a respiratory condition of the patient using detected SDB events.

An oral and nasal tracheal intubation assistance device for assisting in endotracheal intubation includes an esophageal plug portion and a ramped guidance portion. The oral and nasal tracheal intubation assistance device temporarily occludes the esophageal inlet while providing a guided pathway for endotracheal tube placement into the trachea. The oral and nasal tracheal intubation assistance device includes a handle with an ergonomic grip oriented perpendicular to the body via a curved transition portion. Two primary embodiments are disclosed: an oral version for orotracheal intubation and a nasal version for nasotracheal intubation. The ramped guidance portion includes a capture segment and a guidance segment that work in concert to redirect and guide the endotracheal tube toward the tracheal inlet. The oral and nasal tracheal intubation assistance device provides a standardized approach to both oral and nasal intubation procedures while improving first-pass success rates.

The application relates to a data processing-based anti-pipe pulling method and system, and relates to the technical field of data processing, which comprises the following steps: collecting a user's face image, and matching a personnel state type based on the user's face image; in a first state, collecting a traction tension condition of a restraint belt and positioning information of a finger sleeve, generating a tension change curve according to the traction tension condition, restraining the wrist of the user by the restraint belt when the tension change curve appears an upward mutation, and determining a close distance according to the positioning information of the finger sleeve and the positioning information of a nasal cannula; matching a real-time contraction amount according to the close distance, and controlling a contraction sleeve at the elbow joint of the user to contract and restrain based on the real-time contraction amount; after the contraction sleeve completes the contraction and restraint, the restraint belt releases the restraint on the wrist of the user, and the contraction sleeve continues to adjust the real-time tightness. The application has the effects of reducing excessive restriction on a delirious user and reducing artificial monitoring and intervention.

A component for a patient respiratory interface, a patient interface, and a nasal cannula interface, the component comprising: a component body having a sensor cavity configured to hold a sensor configured to measure at least one patient parameter; a first connector configured to be connected to a body of a patient breathing interface; and a second connector configured to be connected to a headgear of a patient breathing interface.

Described herein are embodiments directed to embodiments of a nasal cannula assembly that generally comprises a pair of hollow cannula posts that extend from a center cylinder. Oxygen is pressurized to flow into the center cylinder and out through outlet ports in the terminating ends of the cannula posts. A pair of nasal shields are fixedly attached to the cannula posts. The nasal shields have an outward facing convex curved outer surface that can be flush with the post terminating ends. The pair of nasal shields each have a nasal shield aperture that aligns with the outlet ports. The nasal shields are configured to essentially cover a pair of human nostrils.

In one form of the present technology, a system for analyzing high flow respiratory therapy may include: a blower; a nasal cannula wherein an airflow travels along a flow path from the blower to the nasal cannula during administration of the high flow rate respiratory therapy; a sensor provided along the flow path; and a processor configured to perform the steps of: receiving data from the sensor; comparing the data received from the sensor to a threshold value; determining, based at least in part on the comparison, whether the nasal cannula is misaligned on or displaced from the patient; when it is determined that the nasal cannula is misaligned on the patient or displaced from the patient, an alarm signal is sent, and the alarm signal indicates that the nasal cannula is misaligned on the patient or displaced from the patient.

The utility model relates to the technical field of high-flow nasal oxygen tubes, in particular to a rotary type high-flow nasal oxygen tube which comprises a catheter body, one end of the side wall of the catheter body is communicated with a tube sleeve, the other end of the catheter body is communicated with a second rotary connector, and the other end of the tube sleeve is communicated with a catheter connector. The other end of the catheter connector is communicated with a first rotating connector, a nasal cannula support is fixedly installed at a port of a second rotating connector, a nasal cannula body is fixedly installed on the end side of the nasal cannula support, and the surface of the nasal cannula body is communicated with two silica gel nasal plugs. Two elastic band buckles are detachably installed on the surface of the nasal cannula body, and an elastic band is detachably installed between the two elastic band buckles. By the aid of the structure, regular replacement of the plastic film on the silica gel nasal plug is facilitated, protection of the silica gel nasal plug is facilitated, the condition that the silica gel nasal plug is stained with stains is relieved, and the using effect of the silica gel nasal plug is improved.

A nasal cannula (5) for supplying a patient in the form of a premature or newborn baby, an infant, or a baby with respiratory gas as part of high-flow therapy, comprising: a nasal extension piece (13) having a hollow base body (15), a hose connection (9) for connecting a supply hose (7) to the base body (15) so that respiratory gas can flow from the supply hose (7) into the base body (15), and two nasal nozzles (17) protruding from the base body (15) for directing the respiratory gas from the base body (15) into the nose (19) of the patient; a first cheek pad (23) for supporting and / or fixing the nasal extension piece (13) to a first cheek of the patient; a second cheek pad (25) for supporting and / or fixing the nasal extension piece (13) to a second cheek of the patient; a retaining strap (21) that can be tightened around the patient's head to apply additional holding force to the nosepiece (13) and / or the two cheek pads (23, 25).

An extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) system for infusing blood with oxygen and for removing carbon dioxide from blood includes an outlet from the oxygen line to share oxygen from the oxygen source as between the system and a nasal cannula or other supplemental oxygen device. The ECMO system may alternatively or in addition capture oxygen-rich exhaust as a by-product of the process. This captured oxygen-rich exhaust would be recycled and shared with a nasal cannula or other supplemental oxygen device. The recycled oxygen-rich exhaust is not only richer in oxygen than air, but also warm and moist which may benefit patients beyond cold and dry oxygen from a direct oxygen source.

The invention relates to patient attachment detection in a respiratory flow therapy system. Systems and methods may determine whether a patient is attached to a breathing device, such as via a patient interface, from a flow parameter signal in the time domain. In addition, these processes may classify patient attachment status into one of four categories: already detached, being attached, already attached, or being detached. The system may include a non-sealed patient interface, such as a nasal cannula in nasal high flow therapy or any other patient interface. Data for the patient to use the respiratory system may provide a long-term trend of treatment compliance and use information and / or progression of respiratory function and / or other physiological functions of the patient.