Abstract: A respiration humidifier has a metering device (3, 10) and an electrically heated evaporator (4), which is in connection with or can be connected to the metering device (3, 10) on its inlet side (E) and with a respiratory gas channel (5), through which respiratory gas can flow, on its outlet side (A). The metering device (3, 10) feeds the amount of water necessary for humidifying the respiratory gas to a predetermined relative humidity of the respiratory gas at a predetermined respiratory gas temperature to the evaporator (4) per unit of time as a function of the amount of respiratory gas flowing through per unit of time. The evaporator (4) provides water vapor with a temperature above 134.degree. C., which heats the respiratory gas to the predetermined respiratory gas temperature on mixing with the respiratory gas to be humidified.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to an improved process for controlling the operating parameters of an incubator, which determine the heat balance of a patient, by means of skin temperatures (t.sub.h1, t.sub.h2) measured at the patient and the air temperature (t.sub.i) measured in the incubator, characterized in that the air temperature (t.sub.i) in the incubator is set as a function of the core temperature (t.sub.c) and the peripheral temperature (t.sub.p), which are determined from the equationt.sub.c =t.sub.h1 +c'.multidot.(t.sub.h1 -t.sub.i)ort.sub.p =t.sub.h2 +c'.multidot.(t.sub.h2 -t.sub.i)with the constant c', or as a function of a linkage of the two temperatures, wherein the skin temperature (t.sub.h1) is measured in a skin area at the head, and the skin temperature (t.sub.h2) is measured in a skin area on the periphery of the body.

Abstract: A hose for hose pumps is provided. The hose has, in the unloaded state, an essentially elliptical cross-sectional profile with a long semiaxes ending in a point, with an outer width B1 of about 0.8 to 10 mm, a maximum outer height H1 of about 0.4 to 5 mm, the numerical ratio of the outer width B1 to the maximum outer height H1 being about 2:1, and with a wall thickness of about 0.3 to 2 mm, wherein the hose essentially consists of one of the elastic materials rubber, silicone rubber, nylon, polyethylene or polyamide.

Abstract: An incubator with air supply, in which air feed ducts, through which a gas flow heated by a tempering device is introduced ascendingly into the interior space of the incubator, are present on the longitudinal sides of a lying surface. Different temperature zones can be set along the lying surface with the gas flow divided into at least one first gas flow and a second gas flow. Air feed ducts extending along the lying surface (2) are provided as first air feed ducts (11) with a first tempering device (6) and as second air feed ducts (13) with a second tempering device (7). The first air feed ducts (11) and the second air feed ducts (13) are arranged, extending over predetermined sections of the lying surface (2), along the lying surface.

Abstract: An incubator for infants with air feed arranged between the lying surface and the housing and with an air return, as well as with a fan and an air heater associated with it. To ensure a uniform temperature in the area of the lying surface and a stable warm air curtain in the area of the longitudinal sides of the incubator, the air feed is designed in the form of free jets using nozzles with diffusors arranged downstream, in the form of slots. Exhaust slots are provided for the air return on both narrow sides of the lying surface.

Abstract: An incubator with a first air heater and a first fan is improved in terms of constant air temperature and air humidity in the interior space even after a brief opening of a flap. A second air heater and an associated second fan are additionally provided, whose operation is controlled via a measuring and control unit either as a function of a drop in the air temperature in the interior space of the incubator, which is measured by means of a temperature sensor or as a function of the open status of the flap (as sensed by a switch). An air humidifier module with heater, which is alternatively or additionally integrated in the arrangement, is optionally provided.

Abstract: A thermotherapy device with a hood (4), two flaps (6, 7) pivotable around hinges (5) for closing longitudinally extending, essentially triangular access opening portions in the hood. The opening has an essentially horizontally extending base edge (15). First access areas (12, 13) with the greatest width are directed to the outside, and second access areas (14), which are arranged opposite the first access areas (12, 13), face each other. Objects can be introduced into the interior space of the incubator with both hands simultaneously, without the climate within the hood (4) being compromised in an unacceptable manner. This is achieved by the access openings being designed as areas passing over into each other in the area of the second access areas (14), as a result of which a contiguous access opening (8) is formed in the hood (4).

Abstract: In incubator 1 for tomographic examinations includes a patient section 2 and a supply section 3 which extends from the patient section 2. The patient section includes a cylindrically-shaped double wall section made of transparent plastic. The supply section 3 includes a venturi nozzle 13 which functions to generate a difference pressure and simultaneously supplies air and oxygen. The supply section 3 also includes a heater 14 which is preferably combined with an air humidifier 15 outputting water vapor as well as input and output openings to and from the patient section 2 to ensure a circulating air and oxygen supply in the incubator 1 while at the same time emitting a gas portion to the ambient through openings 20.

Abstract: A device for generating an aerosol in the course of a respiration gas line, which leads from a respirator to a patient for the patient's artificial respiration. The dead space volume existing during the artificial respiration is minimized, and it is possible to arrange the generating device as close to the patient as possible in the course of the respiration gas line. In the interior space of the respiration gas line, an ultrasound generator unit (11, 12), which has a vibrating surface (14), above which a metering line (16) opens, and predeterminable amounts of the liquid to be atomized are delivered from a metering unit (16) outside the respiration gas line (6).

Abstract: The invention is directed to a method for controlling the operating parameters of an incubator influencing the thermal metabolism of an infant placed in the incubator. The method provides that the control takes place based on the complete defined thermal metabolism of the infant. For this purpose, at least two of four temperature sensors are present for different temperature zones referred to the body of the patient, namely, a sensor for the measurement of the temperature of the main organs, for the measurement of the skin temperature, for the measurement of the temperature of the periphery of the body and for the measurement of the ambient temperature. The output values of the sensors are supplied to a data processing unit which contains a first multi-dimensional table. This table includes table elements comprising condition desired values determined from experience.

Abstract: A method of controlling the operating parameters of an apparatus for maintaining the temperature of prematures and newborns is improved in that the operating parameters are determined based on a precise definition of the thermal condition of the patient and that information as to the bodily well-being based on determined sensor actual values for controlling the operating parameters are applied. For solving this task, the control takes place basically with the aid of at least two temperature sensors which measure the core temperature and the peripheral temperature, respectively, of the patient. The logic combination of the temperature signals takes place in such a manner that, in addition to the absolute temperature of one of the two sensors, the temperature difference between the two temperature sensors is simultaneously applied. In this way, it is possible for the first time that the thermal well-being of the patient is applied for controlling the incubator parameters and not only a single temperature.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a method for controlling the operating parameters determining the thermal metabolism of a premature or newborn disposed in an incubator. These operating parameters include the incubator air temperature and the incubator humidity. The method is improved in such a manner that the adjustment of the parameters is coupled to the combination thereof optimizing the thermal metabolism without the necessity of a complex multiple step adjustment for each individual parameter. The method is characterized in that a primary control circuit for controlling the first parameter supplies the actual value corresponding thereto as a control parameter to a logic generator which determines a sequence value by means of a logic function. This sequence value is conducted to a secondary circuit as a desired value for the adjustment of the second parameter.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a transport incubator for accommodating prematures and newborns in a compartment wherein the temperature is controlled by means of an energy store which is in thermal contact with the compartment. The transport incubator is improved in that the energy store is made as small and as light as possible and does not have to be supplied with energy continuously in the operating condition. In addition, the transport incubator can be produced at low cost while utilizing environmentally friendly materials. The energy store is configured as an adsorption vessel containing an adsorption material. For generating the heat to be supplied to the infant compartment, the adsorption vessel can be connected to a supply vessel which contains a fluid which is adsorbing on the adsorbing vessel while giving off adsorption heat.

Abstract: The invention is directed to an incubator for infants wherein air is supplied from an air supply opening arranged between the side walls of the incubator hood and the supporting member defining a supporting surface for accommodating the infant. The air flows upwardly along the side walls of the incubator hood to form an air curtain arranged in surrounding relationship to the infant. An air return channel conducts the air from the vicinity of the top wall of the incubator hood to an air return space below the supporting member. A blower moves the air through the air return channel and into the air return space from where the air can flow upwardly through the air supply opening. Because of the air curtain, there is a temperature gradient only in the vertical direction; however, in the horizontal direction, the temperature gradient is virtually zero so that all regions of the body of the infant lying on the supporting surface are warmed by air at a uniform temperature.

Abstract: An incubator for maintaining a warm environment for infants includes a substantially elongated resting or bed surface which is surrounded by a hood. At least one side wall of the front side has closable access openings. An air outlet for supplying air into the hood and an air inlet for carrying air away from the hood are provided at the peripheral region of the resting surface. In the incubator, the air is guided to maintain a stable incubator air temperature to reduce heat losses from convection and radiation with the hood closed and, with the front side opened, the buildup of a stable warm-air curtain is promoted. For this purpose, the air outlet is disposed along the front side, and the air inlet is disposed along the rear side opposite this front side.

Abstract: An apparatus for enriching respiratory gas with oxygen, wherein the entire enriched respiratory gas can be taken from an absorber bed and the enrichment concentration is adjustable by action on the total flow through the adsorber and the portion of the total flow in excess of the consumer flow is removable via an outflow, is improved so that adjustment of enrichment concentration and consumer flow independently of each other is possible and the enrichment concentration is maintained also at fluctuating consumer flow. To this end a control circuit for the stabilization of the set enrichment concentration is provided, to which is connected a control section for the adjustment of the consumer flow, and an outflow being is arranged at the junction between the control circuit and the control section.

Abstract: A radiation arrangement provides heat to a bed surface for accommodating a patient thereon. Heat sources are arranged at a spatial distance above the bed surface in such a way that uniform radiant warming of the bed surface is obtained and that sides of the bed surface are maintained clear of radiation to facilitate access by persons attending the patient so that these attending persons are not subjected to the radiant heat especially in the region of the head. The arrangement includes small-surface heat radiators which are located and spaced vertically above the corner points of a polygon border enclosing the bed surface.

Abstract: An incubator has a transparent covering hood having at least one side wall on which two flaps are mounted for closing access openings formed in the side wall. The flaps are each provided with a hinge and closure element. The flaps and access openings are so configured that the maximum possible freedom of movement is provided for the person treating the patient while at the same time the smallest possible outlet area is attained to prevent heat and oxygen losses from within the incubator to the ambient. For this purpose, the access openings are configured to be elongated and so that their respective longitudinal axes conjointly define an upwardly facing obtuse angle. To improve visibility for observing the premature infant and to improve ergonomically correct actuation of the operating elements, both the hinge and the closure element are located together on one side of the flap.

Abstract: Devices for breaking down a gas mixture by means of an absorbent permit the production of an enriched product, e.g. oxygen for technical processes or for ventilation. During the operation, the device is switched periodically between two operating stages, in which the gas mixture is fed to one of two tanks with absorbent, while the other is regenerated at the same time. The charging of the absorbent becomes clear with the pressure rise in the gas mixture in front of the tanks. As a characteristic curve is considered the hyperbolap=K/TwithK as a system constantp as the optimum adsorption pressure, andT as the optimum adsorption time.In the control, a timing unit releases a multiplier in which the value K/T is constantly formed, which corresponds then to the respective time related optimum adsorption pressure. In a comparator, this signal is compared with the signal of a sensor in the gas mixture in front of the tanks. In case of agreements, the tanks are switched on the characteristic curve.

Abstract: An oxygen insufflation device for wearing on the head of a person comprises a head engaging frame similar to a spectacle frame including a front portion and a side temple portion engaged on each side of said frame terminating in respective ear engaging ends. The front member is engaged with the front portion of the frame and has a nose feed engageable over the person's nose and a downwardly extending portion terminating in a nose plug which is engageable into a single nostril. A flexible connection for supplying oxygen is connected into the frame at one of the temple portions and an oxygen flow passage is defined from this flexible connection through the associated temple portion and along the front of the frame and down said front member in the downwardly extending portion and terminates in a discharge opening in the nose plug. The frame advantageously includes a flexible connection between the front portion of the frame and the temples in the form of flexible links which are made from corrugated tube stock.