42 results about "Nasal intubation" patented technology

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.

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 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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

The present technology is directed to ventilator systems that can provide both ventilation therapy and oxygen therapy. The systems described herein may include a ventilation assembly that can provide inspiratory gas to a patient circuit and an oxygen assembly that can provide pulses of oxygen to an oxygen delivery circuit. In some embodiments, the oxygen delivery circuit is distinct from the patient circuit. For example, the patient circuit can include a corrugated conduit coupled a ventilation mask, and the oxygen delivery circuit can include a nasal cannula. The ventilation mask can be positioned over the nasal cannula so that the patient can receive both the inspiratory gases and the pulses of oxygen.

1. Name of the product in this design: Body of a nasal cannula. 2. Purpose of this design: The product as a whole is a nasal tube that provides airway support and breathing assistance to the user, and the part of the product is the main body of the nasal tube. 3. The key design features of this product are the shape of the solid lines in the drawing. 4. The image or photograph that best illustrates the key design points: Design 1 3D view. 5. Design 1 is designated as the basic design. 6. Other situations requiring explanation: The dashed lines in the figure represent the content that is not claimed for protection, and the dotted lines are the dividing lines between the parts that are claimed for protection and the parts that are not claimed for protection.

The application discloses a kind of for epilepsy treatment inhalation device, it is related to medical equipment technical field.The device includes medicament inhalation mechanism and with its communication gas source docking mechanism.Gas source docking mechanism is through the elastic combination design of upper shell, lower shell and is clamped nasal oxygen tube, and utilize the mechanical linkage of pulling member and double elastic piece, automatically switch oxygen drive and air drive mode: when connecting nasal oxygen tube, nasal cannula is covered by closed cover, oxygen is used as medicament driving gas source and maintaining patient oxygen inhalation;When not connecting, filtered air drives medicament.Core technology includes the curved surface sealing design of pulling member concave and the convex surface of docking cylinder dynamic air-tightness, and the one-hand operation logic of upper and lower pull ring.The application realizes the synergy of inhalation therapy and oxygen therapy, avoids therapeutic anoxia, has the advantages of quick response, convenient operation and compatibility existing nasal oxygen tube, especially suitable for emergency scene of critical case such as status epilepticus.

This application relates to patient attachment detection in respiratory flow therapy systems. Systems and methods can determine whether a patient is attached to a respiratory device (such as via a patient interface) from a flow parameter signal in the time domain. Additionally, these processes can classify the patient attachment state into one of four categories: disengaged, attaching in progress, attached, or disengaging in progress. The systems can include a non-sealing patient interface, such as a nasal cannula in nasal high flow therapy or any other patient interface. Data from the patient using the respiratory system can provide long term trends in therapy compliance and usage information and / or progress in the patient's respiratory function and / or other physiological functions.

The invention belongs to the technical field of medical instruments, and particularly relates to a capsule type enteral nutrition tube band and a use method. Comprising a plurality of soluble capsules, the soluble capsules are connected in series through a nutrient canal belt, the nutrient canal belt is arranged in the soluble capsules in a curled and compressed mode, an X-ray-impermeable marker is arranged on the soluble capsule at the head end, liquid is contained in the soluble capsule at the head end, and the soluble capsule at the tail end is connected with an in-vitro port through the nutrient canal belt. According to the capsule type enteral nutrition tube belt, the capsule can be easily fed into the gastrointestinal tract only by being swallowed by a patient through drinking water. In the swallowing process, the capsule can smoothly pass through the esophagus along with water flow, enters the stomach and then reaches the intestinal tract. In the whole process, invasive operation does not need to be conducted on the nasal cavity or the oral cavity, pain caused by nasal cavity intubation is completely avoided, more comfortable and convenient intubation experience is provided for a patient, and the compliance of the patient during enteral nutrition support treatment is greatly improved.

The Respiratory Interface Device is a novel, mouth-inserted airway management tool designed to facilitate both oxygen delivery and carbon dioxide sampling through an integrated oral pathway. Unlike conventional nasal cannulas or oropharyngeal airways, this device features internal channels configured to house standard or capnography-compatible tubing, allowing simultaneous gas delivery and exhaled gas monitoring. The device includes a contoured dental plate and an airway arch that conforms to the patient's hard palate, maintaining upper airway patency while avoiding stimulation of the protective airway reflex. Its ergonomic design supports a secure oral fit and provides a streamlined interface for procedural sedation, monitored anesthesia care, emergency airway support, and alternative oxygenation strategies in patients where nasal access is limited or contraindicated. The Respiratory Interface Device represents a versatile, dual-function solution for enhanced airway management and respiratory monitoring.

A user interface convertible between a nasal configuration and an oral configuration. The user interface has a nasal cannula and a mouthpiece. The nasal cannula has a body portion and at least one prong extending from the body portion, the prong being adapted to direct a flow of gas into a nare of a user's nose. The mouthpiece is adapted to engage the mouth of the patient and direct a flow of gas into a user's mouth. In the nasal configuration the prong of the nasal cannula is adapted to direct a flow of gases into a nare of the patient. In the oral configuration, the nasal cannula is engaged with the mouthpiece such that a gases flow is provided to at least the mouth of the user.

A nasal cannula system, a nasal cannula assembly, a nasal cannula, and components thereof suitable for use in a respiratory support system configured to deliver a flow of breathing gas to an upper airway of a patient are described. The nasal cannula assembly may include a coupling member arranged to receive the flow of breathing gas; a frame coupled with the coupling member; and one or more nasal insertion column modules, wherein the one or more nasal insertion column modules are detachably connected with the frame. The coupling member may be rotatable relative to the frame to vary the side from which the flow of breathing gas is received. A number of different nasal stud modules may have different nasal stud geometries, which may include at least one asymmetric nasal stud geometry.

A nasal cannula is described herein for respiratory therapy which includes a first gas supply tub with a distal end terminating in a first connector, and a nasal cannula body which includes a first end rotatably coupled to the first connector, a second end opposite the first end, a longitudinal axis extending from the first end to the second end, and a first nasal prong in fluid communication with the first gas supply tube. The first nasal prong is rotatable relative to the first gas supply tube about the longitudinal axis of the nasal cannula body.

A nasal cannula includes a flexible tube fluidly connected to a pair of prongs to be received in nose nostrils. Two ends of the tube are received through a bolo clasp whereby the tube defines a loop closed by the clasp. In one embodiment, the bolo clasp includes a pair of jaw members which are pivotally secured together with elastic / spring hinges and define a space wherethrough the tube ends are received. The jaw members pivot between an open position whereat the clasp can slide along the tubes and a clamping position whereat the jaws engage the tubes and prevent sliding. In another embodiment, the bolo clasp includes a tube-shaped body having a receiving slot wherethrough the tube ends are received. The body and slot deform between an open position whereat the clasp / body can slide along the tubes and a clamping position whereat the body engages the tubes and prevents sliding.

A nasal cannula system, a nasal cannula assembly, a nasal cannula and components thereof suitable for use in a respiratory support system configured to deliver a flow of respiratory gases to an upper airway of a patient are described. The nasal cannula assembly may include a coupling member arranged to receive the flow of respiratory gases, a frame coupled with the coupling member, and one or more nasal prong modules removably coupled with the frame. The coupling member may be rotatable with respect to the frame to change the side from which the flow of respiratory gases is received. A number of different nasal prong modules may have different nasal prong geometries, which may include at least one asymmetric nasal prong geometry.

The utility model relates to a nasal intubation assembly which comprises a manifold body, the manifold body comprises a diaphragm-shaped structure which is constructed to separate an inlet chamber from an outlet chamber, the diaphragm-shaped structure is divided into an inlet and an outlet, and the inlet and the outlet both limit an inner cavity with a first length and a first inner diameter. Wherein the lumen includes a protrusion extending at least partially longitudinally along the lumen, a channel having a second length disposed adjacent the septum-like structure and defining an aperture having a second inner diameter, and a pair of noses, the protrusion extending at least partially in a longitudinal direction of the lumen; the nose fork has a proximal end connected to the septum-like structure and a distal end for insertion into a patient's nostrils. The assembly also includes a first sealing member having a recess extending longitudinally along its length such that the recess of the first sealing member conforms to the shape of the interior cavity of the second sealing member. The first length of the inlet and the outlet is equal to the second length of the channel, and wherein the second inner diameter of the channel is less than the first inner diameter of the inlet and the outlet.