Abstract: A respiratory therapy apparatus includes a rocker mechanism (101, 110, 111, 112) that provides an oscillating resistance to expiration. The apparatus also includes an air entrainment arrangement (200) at its air inlet (3) having a ring orifice (214) connected via a gas inlet (4) to a source (119) of oxygen at elevated pressure. The oxygen emerging around the ring orifice (214) entrains ambient air and supplies this as a continuous flow of respiratory gas to the patient interface (2) to provide a positive airway pressure.

Abstract: Apparatus for warming medical infusion fluids includes a heat pipe (12) warmed by an electrical heater (17) at one end. A replaceable fluid flow path (20) of helical configuration extends along the heat pipe (12) and is formed between an inner, thermally-conductive sleeve (21) with a helical profile and an outer insulative sleeve (26). An inlet (3) to the flow path (20) is located adjacent the heater (17), the outlet (4) being at the opposite end of the heat pipe (12). The inlet (3) is connected to a suspended saline bag (1) and the outlet (4) connects via tubing (5) to a catheter (6) inserted in a blood vessel. A temperature sensor (18) in the outlet tubing (5) provides a feedback output to a control unit (11) that controls operation of the heater (17) to maintain a stable temperature.

Abstract: A respiratory therapy apparatus includes a rocker mechanism (101, 110, 111, 112) that provides an oscillating resistance to expiration. The apparatus also includes an air entrainment arrangement (200) at its air inlet (3) having a ring orifice (214) connected via a gas inlet (4) to a source (119) of oxygen at elevated pressure. The oxygen emerging around the ring orifice (214) entrains ambient air and supplies this as a continuous flow of respiratory gas to the patient interface (2) to provide a positive airway pressure.

Abstract: Heating elements for respiratory tubing (73) comprise an electrically-insulating substrate (22, 45, 50) with a printed looped track (21, 31, 41) of carbon extending along the substrate between two metal terminals (25, 26, 43, 44, 74, 75) at one end. The heating elements are preferably made by printing several looped tracks (51 to 59) side by side on an insulative substrate (50), applying a metal bus bar (60) along one edge (61) of the sheet over the free ends of the track loops. The bus bar is cut between the free ends of the tracks (51 and 59) to form isolated terminal pads connected with opposite ends of the tracks. The sheet is cut (63) between the tracks (51 to 59) to divide it into separate heating elements.

Abstract: Apparatus for warming medical infusion fluids includes a heat pipe (12) warmed by an electrical heater (17) at one end. A replaceable fluid flow path (20) of helical configuration extends along the heat pipe (12) and is formed between an inner, thermally-conductive sleeve (21) with a helical profile and an outer insulative sleeve (26). An inlet (3) to the flow path (20) is located adjacent the heater (17), the outlet (4) being at the opposite end of the heat pipe (12). The inlet (3) is connected to a suspended saline bag (1) and the outlet (4) connects via tubing (5) to a catheter (6) inserted in a blood vessel. A temperature sensor (18) in the outlet tubing (5) provides a feedback output to a control unit (11) that controls operation of the heater (17) to maintain a stable temperature.

Abstract: A positive oscillatory expiratory air pressure respiratory therapy device which is adapted to receive a nebulizer for administering aerosolized medicant for selective administration during oscillatory positive expiratory pressure (PEP) therapy.

Abstract: A low flow heated/humidified respiratory gas delivery system, especially useful for low flow rates as preferred in the treatment of neonate and other such patients, wherein the respiratory gas is heated and humidified as desired for delivery to the patient and the temperature is monitored at the point of delivery to the patient.

Abstract: A low flow heated/humidified respiratory gas delivery system, especially useful for low flow rates as preferred in the treatment of neonate and other such patients, wherein the respiratory gas is heated and humidified as desired for delivery to the patient and the temperature is monitored at the point of delivery to the patient.

Abstract: A low flow heated/humidified respiratory gas delivery system, especially useful for low flow rates as preferred in the treatment of neonate and other such patients, wherein the respiratory gas is heated and humidified as desired for delivery to the patient and the temperature is monitored at the point of delivery to the patient.

Abstract: A positive oscillatory expiratory air pressure respiratory therapy device which is adapted to receive a nebulizer for administering aerosolized medicant for selective administration during oscillatory positive expiratory pressure (PEP) therapy.

Abstract: A positive oscillatory expiratory air pressure respiratory therapy device which is adapted to receive a nebulizer for administering aerosolized medicant for selective administration during oscillatory positive expiratory pressure (PEP) therapy.

Abstract: A low flow heated/humidified respiratory gas delivery system, especially useful for low flow rates as preferred in the treatment of neonate and other such patients, wherein the respiratory gas is heated and humidified as desired for delivery to the patient and the temperature is monitored at the point of delivery to the patient.

Abstract: A low flow heated/humidified respiratory gas delivery system, especially useful for low flow rates as preferred in the treatment of neonate and other such patients, wherein the respiratory gas is heated and humidified as desired for delivery to the patient and the temperature is monitored at the point of delivery to the patient.

Abstract: A pressurized respiratory gas humidifier adapter with a pressure relief valve having an audible signal generating device incorporated into a low-flow respiratory gas supply system at a position in the system wherein the pressure relief valve and an audible signal generating device are protected from inadvertent damage during use of the humidification system, especially during connection of the adapter into the respiratory gas supply system and when the adapter is connected to a humidifier container prior to coupling into the gas supply system.

Abstract: A multi-use, hand held, single patient oscillatory positive expiratory pressure respiratory therapy device which is easily assembled and disassembled for cleaning, and which is not position dependent during therapy, but operable through a wide range of device orientation.

Abstract: A low flow heated/humidified respiratory gas delivery system, especially useful for low flow rates as preferred in the treatment of neonate and other such patients, wherein the respiratory gas is heated and humidified as desired for delivery to the patient and the temperature is monitored at the point of delivery to the patient.

Abstract: A low flow heated/humidified respiratory gas delivery system, especially useful for low flow rates as preferred in the treatment of neonate and other such patients, wherein the respiratory gas is heated and humidified as desired for delivery to the patient and the temperature is monitored at the point of delivery to the patient.

Abstract: A pressurized respiratory gas humidifier adapter with a pressure relief valve having an audible signal generating device incorporated into a low-flow respiratory gas supply system at a position in the system wherein the pressure relief valve and an audible signal generating device are protected from inadvertent damage during use of the humidification system, especially during connection of the adapter into the respiratory gas supply system and when the adapter is connected to a humidifier container prior to coupling into the gas supply system.

Abstract: A positive oscillatory expiratory air pressure respiratory therapy device which is adapted to receive a nebulizer for administering aerosolized medicant for selective administration during oscillatory positive expiratory pressure (PEP) therapy.