Abstract: The invention provides a unit dose dispenser in the form of a blister containing a dry powder for inhalation. The blister comprises a base material in which a cavity is formed comprising a bowl that contains the powder and a channel that opens into the bowl. The channel contains a tube that has separate sections that provide an air outlet and an air inlet. The air outlet is further from the bowl than the air inlet. The upper side of the tube is flat and level with the top of the channel A lid material, such as a foil or foil laminate, seals the cavity. The blister has a detachable portion which, when removed, exposes the air inlet and the air outlet. A process for making the unit dose dispensers is also provided, which is based on the conventional process for manufacturing blister strips for dry powder inhalers.

Abstract: A dispenser for powdery substances contained in a separate package that has a container part with removable container cover, wherein an aspirated air flow is further sucked predominantly through the container part after removal of the container cover from the container part, such that two air flows entering through slits in a lid that can be pivoted around a pivoting axis evacuate the container part from its two ends, and after merging enter a vortex chamber upstream from a mouthpiece. Outside air inlet openings for a third air flow are formed in a housing part covered by the lid in a radial extension to the pivoting axis.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes a capsule inhaler. The capsule inhaler includes a main body including an inner cavity, a mouth section coupled to or integral with the main body and in fluid communication with the inner cavity, an actuator coupled to the main body, at least four longitudinally spaced apart nozzles residing within the main body positioned and configured to direct airflow into the inner cavity, and a cover coupled to the main body. The inner cavity is sized and configured to receive a capsule containing a dry powder formulation. One or more of the inner cavity, elongate member, and cover each are configured to engage with the capsule when inserted into the inner cavity and assist in separating the capsule to release the dry powder formulation into the inner cavity of the inhaler for inhalation by a subject.

Abstract: The neck flange 3 of a tracheostomy tube is of a soft plastics such as silicone and has neck tie or suture openings 35 at opposite ends reinforced to prevent damage to the flange. The openings are reinforced by tubular inserts 38 of a harder plastics. The patient end of each insert has an enlarged, radially extending head 41 sitting flush in an enlarged recess 43 around the patient end of each opening. The opposite end of each insert also has an enlarged head 42 overlapping the flange but formed after the insert has been inserted in the flange. The opposite end head 42 may be heat formed from the end of the insert or may be a separate component clipped onto the end of the insert.

Abstract: A Stylet device that allows for the articulation of tubing and provides a method for positioning of the tubing during intubation or other procedures while the tubing is located within a passage-way or lumen of a subject, such as an airway, organs, veins, intestines and the like. Where unique anatomical conditions are present in a subject, rendering standard intubation devices inadequate, the articulation capabilities of the apparatuses of the current invention are of particular use during methods of use and further promote the non-occlusion of the central cavity of the tube.

Abstract: The present application relates to an atomization device (100) and a counter module (114) for the same. The atomization device (100) comprises: an upper housing (102) and a lower housing (104), wherein the upper housing (102) is configured to mount a container (106) for containing liquid, and the container (106) is movable in an axial direction of the atomization device (100) between a release position and a stretch position, and wherein the stretch position is closer to a proximal end of the atomization device (100) than the release position; and the counter module (114) mounted inside the lower housing (104) and for counting the movement of the container (106) between the release position and the stretch position.

Abstract: A tracheal bibb including a tie assembly with an absorption assembly and a tube assembly. Tie assembly includes a tracheal tie having a band that goes around the neck and can be adjusted. Tracheal tie includes in an inner surface an inner layer, wherein has a comfortable material for the user's neck. The inner layer includes a ventilation portion that prevents neck sweating. Absorption assembly includes a deeper tracheal sponge that is attachable to the tracheal tie placed around the tube assembly and between the neck and the tracheal tie. Deeper tracheal sponge has a curved shape that permits to absorb secretions more efficiently from the user's tracheostomy.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a system (100) for managing an airway. The system comprises an elongated tube (102) having a proximal end (104), and a distal end (106), and defines a first lumen (108), extending between the proximal end (104) and the distal end (106), having a passageway and a second lumen (110), positioned adjacent to the first lumen (108), extending between the proximal end (104) and the distal end (106). The system (100) further comprises a stylet (112) that is disposed at least partially into and removable from the first lumen (108), wherein the stylet (112) is used for steering and guiding the elongated tube (102) during insertion of the elongated tube (102) into an externally accessible passageway of a patient.

Abstract: A non-ventilator ET tube cap used to oxygenate a patient during an intubation procedure. The ET tube cap generally comprises an oxygen source connector configured to connect to an oxygen source via an oxygen tube. This provides oxygen to a patient via an ET tube while being intubated. The ET tube cap further includes an ET tube receiving aperture that is specifically arranged to engage an ET tube in a removable relationship prior to the ET tube connected to a ventilator while the ET tube is deployed in a patient. Optionally, the ET tube cap can comprise at least two pressure relief valves that open when pressure inside of the ET tube cap exceeds a predetermined pressure threshold to prevent harm to the patient that is being intubated.

Abstract: This invention relates to a compliance monitor for monitoring patient usage of a medicament delivery device, where the medicament delivery device includes a store of medicament and an actuator. The compliance monitor includes a housing adapted to enclose the medicament delivery device, and a dose counter, associated with the housing, for recording the delivery of a dose of medicament to the patient from the medicament delivery device. The arrangement and construction is such that the housing is loosely coupled to the medicament delivery device, whereby the housing is able to move relative to the medicament delivery device during the delivery of the dose of medicament, and it is this movement which actuates the dose counter, either directly or indirectly, in order to record the delivery of the dose of medicament.

Abstract: Described herein is a respiratory care apparatus capable of performing multitude of therapy for secretion management and breath assistance therapy. The respiratory care apparatus comprises an electromechanical air router assembly (EARA) and an interfacing assembly. The EARA includes independent first and second pressure generating sources for assisted inhalation/insufflation and assisted exhalation/exsufflation process. The interfacing assembly includes a patient interface port and a patient interface tube. The interfacing assembly forms two pneumatically separate paths. The respiratory care apparatus is configured to generate alternate positive and negative pressure at the patient interface port for assisted inhalation/insufflation and assisted exhalation/exsufflation processes respectively. The assisted inhalation/insufflation and assisted exhalation/exsufflation processes are carried out independently through separate conduits/passages to reduce contamination and infection.

Abstract: Disclosed is an elongate form medicament carrier and a medicament dispenser. The medicament carrier has a first end, a second end, and a central portion, and carrying multiple distinct medicament dose portions, the medicament dose portions consisting of a first set and a second set of medicament dose portions, the first set of medicament dose portions distributed in a first portion of the elongate form medicament carrier between the first end and the central portion of the elongate form medicament carrier and containing a medicament active, or a mixture of medicament actives, and the second set of medicament dose portions distributed in a second portion of the elongate form medicament carrier between the second end and the central portion of the elongate form medicament carrier and containing a medicament active, or a mixture of medicament actives, wherein the dose portions in the second set of medicament dose portions are different from the dose portions in the first set of medicament dose portions.

Abstract: A portable oxygen concentrator, including: a battery box, a base assembly, a molecular sieve mechanism, a compressor mechanism, an oxygen storage mechanism, an outer cover, and an operation panel. The compressor mechanism includes a compressor main body and a compressor shell. A side wall of the compressor shell is provided with an opening, where a circuit board is fixed. The compressor main body includes a compressor and a vibration damping assembly arranged at the bottom of the compressor. A first valve assembly is embedded between the compressor main body and the vibration damping assembly, and is connected with the molecular sieve mechanism and an air outlet of the compressor main body. A second valve assembly is embedded between the oxygen storage mechanism and the molecular sieve mechanism, and is connected with an inlet of the molecular sieve mechanism and the oxygen storage mechanism.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a device that in some embodiments can be used to securely fasten a medical device (e.g. an endotracheal tube) in position for use by a patient. In various embodiments, the device can include a frame and an adjustable locking mechanism slidably connected to the frame. The adjustable locking mechanism can feature a cylindrical block, a swivel lock portion, and an adjustable clip.

Abstract: Devices and methods are described for preparing, managing, and/or administering metered doses of substances for vaporized administration. In some embodiments, dose cartridges comprising at least one botanical substance include a heating element integrated into the cartridge in close contact with the botanical substance. In some embodiments, cartridge-mounted doses are stored in a magazine, optionally in carousel form, before use. Transport of a cartridge from a magazine to an electrically operated vaporizing chamber which activates the heating element is provided by a mechanical pickup means.

Abstract: A regulator assembly for an aircrew breathing mask is provided The regulator assembly includes a support, a mode selection knob movable between a first position, a second position and a third position, the mode selection knob comprising a base pivotably mounted on the support with respect to an axis of rotation, and a cover supported by the base. The cover can be movable relative to the base between a locked position of the mode selection knob and an unlocked position of the mode selection knob, the locked position locking the rotation of the mode selection knob from the second position to the third position, the unlocked position permitting rotation of the mode selection knob from the second position to the third position.

Abstract: A mask apparatus includes: a mask body including a rear body and a front body coupled to a front surface of the rear body and providing an inlet and an outlet, a face guard coupled to the rear body, accommodating a portion of user's face, and defining a respiration space, and an air cleaning module purifying air introduced into the inlet and supplying the purified air to the respiration space. A portion of the rear body protrudes toward the front body and defines an accommodation portion accommodating the air cleaning module, the inlet and the outlet are provided in the rear surface of the mask body to thereby introducing air into the mask body through the rear surface of the mask body and supplying the introduced air to the respiration space through the rear surface of the mask body, and the outlet is spaced apart from the inlet.

Abstract: A communication device includes a mouthpiece intended to be worn in the mouth of a subject including an acoustic conduction plate intended to be bitten by the user; and a vibrating element configured to convert an audio input into an acoustic output, the vibrating element being coupled to the acoustic conduction plate so as to transmit said acoustic output to the plate.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a nasal delivery device with a device body that includes a trigger end and an outlet end. The nasal delivery device also includes a trigger assembly coupled to the trigger end of the device body, a drug container supported by the device body, and a spring-loaded activator assembly supported by the device body and disposed between the trigger assembly and the drug container.

Abstract: A CPAP apparatus according to the present disclosure includes a housing, a hose whose one end communicates with a connection portion, a fan configured to expel air flowing in from an intake port, from another end of the hose, a motor and a motor driving unit configured to rotationally drive the fan, a control unit configured to control the motor driving unit, and a flow rate sensor. The control unit includes a command generation unit configured to generate a command value of a rotation number of the fan such that a pressure to be expelled from the other end of the hose becomes a target pressure, and a command correction unit configured to correct the command value based on a flow rate value obtained by the flow rate sensor.