Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for percussion therapy of a patient's torso area provide percussive force to release and/or dislodge mucous from respiratory airways of a human patient. Such devices, systems, and methods may include a torso covering for securing to a patient's torso, percussive devices coupled to the torso covering, and an attachment assembly for supporting the torso covering. The percussive devices may include a percussion frame, an electromechanically actuated percussor for controlled movement between end positions, and resilient members attached to opposite ends of the percussion frame for assisting controlled movement of the percussor. The devices, systems, and methods disclosed herein provide efficient and comfortable high-frequency percussive force to a patient's torso, reducing stress on the patient and improving patient experience.

Abstract: The invention relates to a thermal skin treatment device comprising a skin contact component with a skin contact surface; a thermal energy component in thermal contact with the skin contact component; a temperature control circuit electrically connected to the thermal energy component and comprising a user interface; and an energy source electrically connected to said thermal energy component for energy supply. Said temperature control circuit is adapted to control an amount of energy supplied from said energy source to said thermal energy component such that a first predetermined temperature is maintained at the skin contact surface for a first duration, or a second predetermined temperature is maintained at the skin contact surface for a second duration, wherein said first predetermined temperature is in a range of 40° C.+/?2° C., and wherein said second predetermined temperature is in a range of 19° C.+/?2° C.

Abstract: A valve module (20) for a ventilation system (100), includes a tube interface (21) for connection to a counter-tube interface (14) of an exhalation end (13) of a ventilation tube element (11) as well as a device interface (22) for connection to a counter-device interface (114) of an exhalation port (113) of a ventilator (110). The device interface has an exhalation valve section (24) providing an exhalation flow (93) of exhaled air (92) with an exhalation pressure (94). The exhaled air from the tube interface (21) flows through a module space (23). A ventilation tube device (10), the ventilator (110) as well as the ventilation system are provided with the valve module. Processes are provided for severing and establishing a connection between the device interface, the ventilation tube device and the counter-device interface of the exhalation port of the ventilator of the ventilation system.

Abstract: An apparatus or kit for a respiratory support system for delivering humidified gas to a user or patient. The apparatus comprising a humidifier chamber in pneumatic communication with a gases source, an inspiratory conduit in pneumatic communication with the humidifier chamber downstream of the humidifier chamber, a filter that is in pneumatic communication with the inspiratory conduit downstream of the inspiratory conduit, and a patient interface for delivering humidified gas to a user or patient, wherein the patient interface is in pneumatic communication with the filter downstream of the filter, or is configured to be placed in pneumatic communication with the filter downstream of the filter.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a respiratory therapy device (1) for the targeted assistance of a secretion removal from the airways of a patient and a method for operating such a respiratory therapy device (1). The respiratory therapy device (1) comprises a flow unit (2) for generating a respiratory airflow for an insufflation and a respiratory airflow for an exsufflation, which comprises a patient interface (3) for connecting the patient and a respiratory air interface and two fans (5, 6) fluidically connected in parallel each having an intake side (15, 16) and a delivery side (25, 26). A first fan (5) is fluidically coupled with its intake side (15) and a second fan (6) is fluidically coupled with its delivery side (26) to a switchable valve unit (7).

Abstract: An adaptor for a respiratory assistance system delivers aerosols to a patient. The adaptor is lightweight with a small footprint to increase patient comfort. The adaptor has a nozzle and a sealing mechanism to maintain pressure therein regardless of whether the nozzle is inserted into the adaptor. The adaptor is configured to connect to medical tubing and a medicament delivery device.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an electronic headset system which is preferably wirelessly controlled, and is used to treat a tinnitus disorder. The system in an electronic headset and preferably an electronic communication device, such as a smartphone, laptop, tablet, desk top computer, server, and the like or any combination thereof. The electronic headset includes a treatment probe and emits complex signals which are converted into vibrations by the treatment probe and are transmitted to a users cochlea via the treatment probe communicating with the user's mastoid bone when the electronic headset is worn, thereby alleviating the symptoms of the user's tinnitus disorder.

Abstract: An onboard rebreathing loop system resident on an aircraft for providing oxygen to aircraft personnel includes a ceramic oxygen generating system (COGS) module configured to receive an inlet air and output a high purity oxygen (O2) gas into a breathing loop and a carbon dioxide (CO2) scrubber module configured to receive exhaled air from the aircraft personnel and output a CO2-scrubbed air into the breathing loop. The high purity O2 gas and CO2-scrubbed air are mixed to form a mixed gas having a partial pressure of O2 suitable for breathing by the aircraft personnel. The onboard rebreathing loop system may further include an odor removal module, an air temperature and/or humidity control module to condition the mixed gas before breathing by the aircraft personnel, and a gas sensor module to confirm the partial pressure of O2 within the mixed gas before breathing by the aircraft personnel.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to an airway maintenance device, such as an endotracheal tube, tracheostomy tube, or supraglottic airway device, and in particular to an airway maintenance device having a sensor for measuring capillary blood flow and/or pressure. The device includes an airway maintenance device with an airway lumen having a proximal end and a distal end, a distal end portion incorporating an optical sensor configured to measure capillary blood flow in tissue surrounding the distal end when in position within a patient's airway. The optical sensor may include a portion of an optical fibre extending to the distal end portion along the lumen.

Abstract: A seal-forming structure for a patient interface may include a patient-contacting surface configured to engage the patient's facial skin to form a seal; a posterior opening formed in the patient-contacting surface, the posterior opening configured to provide the flow of air at said therapeutic pressure to the patient's nares; and a support structure extending from the patient contacting surface to an interior surface of the seal-forming structure, the support structure and the interior surface forming a continuous loop, wherein the patient interface is configured to allow the patient to breath from ambient through their mouth in the absence of a flow of pressurised air through the plenum chamber inlet port, or the patient interface is configured to leave the patient's mouth uncovered.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes a system and method for maintaining oxygen purity in portable oxygen concentrators, even with asymmetric generation of oxygen enriched gas volumes from different sieve beds of the concentration system. The present system and method compensate for asymmetric oxygen enriched gas generation using asymmetric delivery of purge volumes. Purge valves are used to deliver the asymmetric purge gas volumes, enables the system to maintain oxygen purity without additional power consumption, even when a portable oxygen concentrator does not include a product tank. The present system and method are configured such that asymmetry in enriched oxygen generation can be monitored and the asymmetric purge gas compensation can be applied independently from other control mechanisms of a portable oxygen concentrator.

Abstract: A pressure support device for providing pressure support therapy to a patient includes an airflow generator structured to generate pressure to provide pressure compensation to the patient via a patient circuit, one or more sensors structured to gather data related to effectiveness of the pressure compensation, and a processing unit structured to analyze outputs of the sensors while pressure support therapy is provided to the patient to determine if the pressure compensation provided to the patient is improper and to initiate action to confirm whether components of the patient circuit have been changed in response to determining that the pressure compensation provided to the patient is improper.

Abstract: A pain relief device and process or system to aid in the resolution of or otherwise treat pain in a body of a human or animal including at least one layer of PVDF film. An EL platform light therapy device is described which includes a layer of PVDF film and may also include a vibration element as well as at least one noise generator. An advanced modulated multi-mode red light device is also described here having an EL inverter (which can be sound generated), an EL panel (which can be sound generated), a magnetic strip field modulation, a double stick tape field distribution, a PVDF or tri-polymer resonance drive, and a three layer red filter wave generator. Shoe insert uses are also described along with alternative devices with EL tape as another improvement used in various alternatives, which may also include an inverter.

Abstract: Apparatuses and methods for snore disrupting and prevention are disclosed. One apparatus includes: an inflatable bladder assembly configured to inflate and deflate to move a head of a user; a conduit connected to the bladder assembly and configured to extend at a distance from the bladder assembly; an air inflator connected to the conduit for inflating the bladder assembly through the conduit, the air inflator being at the distance from the bladder assembly when in use to minimize noise, radiation or discomfort for the user a controller in communication with the air inflator to actuate the air inflator to inflate the bladder assembly; and an audio processor in communication with the controller, the audio processor being configured to detect sound waves and transmit control commands to the controller to trigger cyclical actuation of the air inflator upon a trigger event.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for administering oxygen therapy, and particularly high-flow oxygen therapy is disclosed herein. A respiratory monitoring system may non-invasively determine average peak inspiratory flow rate of a patient based on biofeedback response received from the patient. Medical air, oxygen, or a combination of both may be delivered to the patient at a flow rate equal to greater than the determined average peak inspiratory flow rate of the patient to meet or exceed inspiratory demand of the patient. Fraction of oxygen inspired by the patient may be determined based on the average peak inspiratory flow rate and may be adjusted through high-flow oxygen therapy meeting inspiratory demand to prevent entrainment of ambient air or through low-flow oxygen therapy by accounting for entrainment of ambient air based on the average peak inspiratory flow rate to address medical needs of the patient.

Abstract: A ventilation system having a mask, a blowing assembly, and a processor. The mask has a mask body and a pressure sensor operatively associated with the mask body and configured to measure pressure within the mask. The mask body defines an inlet opening and a plurality of leak openings. The blowing assembly is positioned in fluid communication with the inlet opening of the mask body and configured to direct air to the inlet opening of the mask body. The processor is positioned in operative communication with the blowing assembly and the pressure sensor of the mask. The processor is configured to selectively control the blowing assembly based upon at least the measured pressure within the mask.

Abstract: A gas guide tube assembly (200), a liquid storage device (10), a humidifier, and a ventilator. The gas guide tube assembly (200) comprises: a gas outlet guiding tube (210) having a gas inlet port (212) and a gas outlet port (214); and a guide tube (220) having a communication port (222) that communicates with the gas inlet port (212) of the gas outlet guiding tube (210) and a plurality of gas reflux ports (224, 226) that communicate with the communication port (222). The gas guide tube assembly (200), when in use, is disposed in a liquid storage cavity (120) of the humidifier, and the gas outlet port (214) of the gas outlet guiding tube (210) of the gas guide tube assembly (200) communicates with a gas outlet (124) of the liquid storage cavity (120). The present invention can solve to a certain extent a problem of water inhalation into the user due to overflow from the gas outlet (124).

Abstract: A patient interface can have a frame supporting a sealing member. Various features of the sealing member can improve comfort and sealing performance in the context of forming seals with the nares of a user, as well as contact with other facial surfaces. The sealing member can include convex portions, concave portions and thickness variations for providing various sealing, comfort, and deformability effects.