Abstract: A compression device particularly suited for DVT prophylaxis includes a disposable wrap and a re-usable controller removably mounted on the wrap to apply a tensioning force to the wrap when it is encircling the limb of a patient. The wrap includes an RF chip with a unique identifier and the controller includes an RF sensor and processor to authenticate the wrap before commencing a compression cycle. A kiosk is provided for storing a plurality of wraps for use by patients and a plurality of controllers to be used with any of the wraps. The processor of each controller can control an electric motor in the controller to tighten and loosen the wrap according to a three-stage DVT prophylaxis protocol that produces an optimum blood flow velocity. An accelerometer and software/firmware in the controller can also measure and summarize patient activity while wearing the device.

Abstract: A swivel elbow and connector assembly for a patient interface system includes a ring (128) configured to be sealingly secured in an aperture of the patient interface system and an elbow (125) swivably secured in the ring (128). The ring (128) includes a first side (128(1)) in an interior of the patient interface system and a second side (128(2)) at an exterior of the patient interface system when the ring (128) is secured in the aperture. The ring (128) comprises a first flange on the first side and a second flange on the second side, the first and second flanges defining a channel (128(3)) that sealingly engages the aperture of the patient interface system. An inner surface (128(4)) of the ring (128) is partially spherical and an outer surface (125(3)) of the elbow (125) is partially spherical and the elbow (125) and the ring (128) form a ball and socket connection.

Abstract: Described are systems and methods for compensating long term sensitivity drift of catalytic type electrochemical gas sensors used in systems for delivering therapeutic nitric oxide (NO) gas to a patient by compensating for drift that may be specific to the sensors atypical use in systems for delivering therapeutic nitric oxide gas to a patient. In at least some instances, the long term sensitivity drift of catalytic type electrochemical gas sensors can be addressed using calibration schedules, which can factor in the absolute change in set dose of NO being delivered to the patient that can drive one or more baseline calibrations. The calibration schedules can be used reduce the amount of times the sensor goes offline. Systems and methods described may factor in in actions occurring at the delivery system and/or aspects of the surrounding environment, prior to performing a baseline calibration, and may postpone the calibration and/or rejected using the sensor's output for the calibration.

Abstract: An apparatus for self-administering therapeutic pressure to provide chiropractic treatment to a user comprising a first and second side rails; wherein the first and the second side rails are parallel to each other, further the side rails comprises a fixable telescopic arrangement to fixedly adjust length of the side rails; a font cross rail, wherein the font cross rail acts as a thrust vector to provide desired pressure by the user; a back cross rail comprising at least one acupressure tip aligned substantially parallel to the side rails, wherein first and second side rails, the font cross rail and the back cross rail form a closed frame, whereby the adjustable side rails provide fixable adjustment of the frame depending on the user's needs.

Abstract: A medical device is provided with an alarm organization. A process for alarm organization of a medical device is also provided. Based on pressure measured values and flow measured values and with a comparison criterion, it is determined whether an elevation of an airway pressure of an anesthesia device or of a ventilator is caused by a coughing event. A visual and/or acoustic output of a warning or alarm is adapted, indicating the elevated airway pressure PAW_High.

Abstract: A patient interface includes a first body that rests on a first portion of a patient's face, a second body that rests on a second portion of the patient's face, and a bridge linking the first and second bodies. The patient interface includes an attachment structure that couples with a complementary fixation structure positioned on the patient's face to secure the patient interface to the patient's face. The complementary fixation structure can be configured to assist in retaining a feeding tube in position relative to the patient's face or to the patient interface.

Abstract: A resuscitator has a patient airway interface device, a bag, a fluid passage coupled between the bag and patient airway interface device, and a sensor module. The patient airway interface device may be a mask or an endotracheal tube. The sensor module can have a display, at least one sensor coupled to the flow passage and configured to provide a measurement of at least one parameter, and a processor coupled to the display and the at least one sensor. The processor is configured to receive the measurement from the sensor and provide information on the display based on the received measurement. The information may include a current breath rate, a pressure-vs-time curve, and guidance to the user to assist in achieving a target breath rate.

Abstract: A breathing mask for use in administering inhalable medications to a patient in need of an inhaled drug is provided. The mask disclosed herein is particularly useful for use with very young children. The mask is made from a flexible molded plastic silicone or elastomeric material, and has an anthropometrically/anatomically/ergonomically contoured shape to provide a good seal, a comfortable fit, and minimal dead space within the mask. The airway is aligned with nose. There may be an orifice for use with a soother device to calm a child using the mask. Also provided is a visual flow indicator to provide an indication of the quality of the seal of the mask on the face.

Abstract: An accessory for a nasal mucus aspirator includes an accessory body suitable to be gripped and a terminal nozzle placed at a distal end of said accessory body and suitable to be at least partially inserted into a nostril of a user. In the accessory body, there are formed a compressed air inlet passage suitable to be fluidically connected to a compressed air source for receiving a flow of air at a positive pressure, said compressed air inlet passage defining a constriction so as to generate a Venturi effect, and an aspiration duct flowing into said constriction and fluidically connected to the terminal nozzle so as to generate a negative pressure due to the Venturi effect suitable to aspirate the mucus.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a claw massage apparatus including a drive mechanism, a transmission mechanism, a base and a plurality of massage mechanisms. The drive mechanism may drive rotation of the transmission mechanism, and the transmission mechanism is provided with a moving rail. The transmission mechanism is rotatably connected to the base. The plurality of massage mechanisms includes a connecting part connected to the moving rail in a transmission way and a massage claw positioned outside the base. Wherein the drive mechanism can drive rotation of the moving rail, during the rotation of the moving rail, the respective connecting parts can be pushed to swing, such that the respective massage claws move between the first extreme position and the second extreme position; in a first extreme position, the respective massage claws are close to each other; in a second extreme position, the respective massage claws are distanced from each other.

Abstract: Portable oxygen concentrator elements are described including integrated sensor/accumulator assemblies, new muffler designs, and improved airflow and internal gas connectivity. The result of the elements is an extremely compact, light reliable portable oxygen concentrator that is easy to assemble and relatively inexpensive.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for controlling the end tidal partial pressure of a gas X in a subject's lung, and to the use of such an apparatus and method for research, diagnostic and therapeutic purposes, wherein the method consists of: —obtaining input of a series of logistically attainable PetX values for a series of respective breaths: —determining an amount of gas X required to be inspired by the subject in an inspired gas to target the PetX for each of said respective breaths: and—controlling a gas delivery device to deliver the amount of gas in a volume of gas delivered to the subject in each of said respective breaths to target the respective PetX for that breath.

Abstract: A self-contained breathing apparatus for providing breathable air in emergency situations is disclosed. The breathing apparatus comprises a cylinder containing a supply of breathable air therein; a manifold adapted to be removably coupled to the cylinder; a release valve provided internally within the cylinder such that the release valve, when depressed, causes the cylinder to release the breathable air into the manifold; a lever arranged on the manifold and coupled with the release valve such that pressing of the lever causes depression of the release valve; a safety pin arranged with the manifold such that the safety pin, in a preset position, prevents pressing of the lever, wherein the safety pin needs to be moved from the preset position to allow pressing of the lever; and a mouthpiece disposed in fluid communication with the manifold to receive the breathable air therefrom.

Abstract: A customized sealing member is for a customized mask of a pressure support system. The steps to manufacture the customized sealing member include generating surface geometry data of a face of a patient, the surface geometry data corresponding to and representing a surface geometry of the face of the patient; generating customization data using the surface geometry data, the customization data representing how a seal blank should be modified for the patient; and customizing the seal blank using the customization data such that the customized seal blank is shaped according to the customization data.

Abstract: A vaporizer can include a reservoir for holding oil, a chamber for holding vapor, a feeder for feeding oil from the reservoir to the chamber, and a heater for heating oil. A feeder can be configured to feed oil from the reservoir to the chamber by capillary action. A vaporizer can include a plug sealingly coupled to the reservoir and configured to slide relative to at least a portion of the reservoir. A heater can include at least one of a laser, a resistance heater, a wire, a coil, a wire at least partially disposed in a housing, and a combination thereof. A vaporizer can include a controller and can be configured to heat a to heater to a first temperature for a first time period, reduce the temperature of the heater, and maintain the heater at a second temperature for a second time period.

Abstract: A dry powder inhaler may include a housing having a lower housing part defining at least one air inlet and at least one air outlet. At least one container may be disposed in the lower housing part. The at least one container may include a cavity for a dry powder drug. A chamber may be disposed above the at least one container for deaggregation of the dry powder drug after emptying of the dry powder drug from the cavity. Upon inhalation by a user at the at least one air outlet, air may flow from the at least one air inlet into and through the chamber to empty the dry powder drug from the cavity and convey the dry powder drug to the at least one outlet.

Abstract: The present invention provides medical devices comprising a camera combined with a second device selected from an endotracheal tube, oral airway, supraglottic airway, tracheostomy tube, suction catheter, tubeless intubating device, tool tube and/or stylet. The present invention also provides methods for rapid and accurate placement of a medical device in a patient with a guidance of a bougie and continuous real-time monitoring, including a remote monitoring, of the patient after the placement.

Abstract: A respiratory treatment device comprising at least one chamber, a chamber inlet configured to receive exhaled air into the at least one chamber, at least one chamber outlet configured to permit exhaled air to exit the at least one chamber, and an exhalation flow path defined between the chamber inlet and the at least one chamber outlet. A restrictor member positioned in the exhalation flow path is moveable between a closed position, where a flow of exhaled air along the exhalation flow path is restricted, and an open position, where the flow of exhaled air along the exhalation flow path is less restricted. A vane in fluid communication with the exhalation flow path is operatively connected to the restrictor member and is configured to reciprocate between a first position and a second position in response to the flow of exhaled air along the exhalation flow path.

Abstract: Embodiments described herein describe a drug delivery device. The device includes a medicament container, a compressed gas container, an outlet, and a double-sided needle located within the housing. When a user presses an actuation button, the compressed air container is moved towards the medicament container and towards a proximal end of the double-sided needle. The double-sided needle pierces both the compressed gas container and the medicament container, opening fluid flow communication between the two containers, and causing medicament to be expelled out of the medicament container.

Abstract: In an example, a ventilator includes an outer container containing liquid, an inverted container submerged in the liquid to provide inverted container space between a closed top and an inner container liquid level; gas supply line to supply breathing gas to the inverted container space; and inhalation line having an inlet in the inverted container space to provide breathing gas to patient. The inverted container moves upward from a preset minimum elevation when the inverted container space reaches a hydrostatic delivery pressure and volume of the inverted container space increases. The inverted container stops moving upward and the gas supply line stops supplying when the inverted container reaches a preset maximum elevation. Based on a breath demand signal or preset timing, the inhalation line opens to permit flow of breathing gas to the patient at the hydrostatic delivery pressure, lowering the inverted container due to lost buoyancy resulting in sinkage.