Respiratory Interface Sensor Kit for Plenum and Ambient Sensing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing respiratory therapies and devices for treating respiratory disorders suffer from discomfort, poor fit, high cost, complexity, and reduced patient compliance due to inadequate patient interfaces and air pressure systems, as well as inefficiencies in data management and screening/diagnosis processes.
Innovation Solution
A system comprising a patient interface with integrated sensors and circuit boards for sensing parameters, a portable RPT device, and improved data management, along with customizable and user-friendly design elements to enhance comfort and compliance.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional patient interfaces and air pressure systems are used, then respiratory therapy can be provided, but patient comfort and compliance deteriorate due to discomfort and poor fit
Solution Approach 1:
The patient interface is divided into separate modular components including headgear, cushion, and frame elements that can be independently adjusted and customized to fit different patient anatomies and preferences, improving both comfort and compliance while maintaining treatment effectiveness
Solution Approach 2:
The air pressure system incorporates dynamic adjustment capabilities with multiple pressure levels and modes that can be modified based on patient response and clinical needs, allowing optimization of both comfort and therapeutic outcomes
2Reliability
If traditional patient interfaces and air pressure systems are used, then respiratory therapy can be provided, but patient comfort and compliance deteriorate due to discomfort
Solution Approach 1:
Different portions of the patient interface are designed with locally optimized properties such as varying cushion densities, strap materials, and contact surface characteristics to minimize discomfort in specific anatomical regions while maintaining overall treatment effectiveness
Solution Approach 2:
The system allows modification of multiple parameters including pressure levels, humidity, temperature, and interface geometry to optimize patient comfort while preserving the therapeutic benefits of the respiratory treatment
3Measurement precision
If complex data management systems are used, then screening and diagnosis accuracy can be improved, but system complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The data management system is designed to perform multiple functions including screening, diagnosis, monitoring, and reporting within a single integrated platform, improving diagnostic accuracy while avoiding the complexity and cost of multiple separate systems
Solution Approach 2:
The system automatically processes and analyzes respiratory data with minimal manual intervention, using algorithmic analysis to improve diagnostic accuracy while reducing the operational complexity and training requirements
Data Source
AI summary
A system for sensing parameters associated with a respiratory therapy (“RPT”) system may comprise a circuit board; and at least one sensor mounted on the circuit board. The circuit board may be configured to be coupled to a patient interface of the RPT system, such that the at least one sensor is configured to sense a parameter within a plenum chamber of the patient interface and a parameter of an atmosphere outside of the plenum chamber.