Abstract: In learning to use a respiratory apparatus, operators need to be able to train in a safe and practical way. This disclosure includes systems and methods on how to train operators through the use of simulation, which does not require the respiratory apparatus to be used by a live patient or real oxygen source to be connected to the respiratory apparatus. The simulation of a patient thus can provide a safe training system in a constrained environment to train operators without the need to train on actual patients or use O2. This allows operators to train in a safe manner by avoiding injury to patients or potential mishaps with O2 and its storage.

Abstract: A nasal cannula interface is provided for supplying a gases flow to a patient comprising: a nasal cannula defining at least a portion of a gases flow path and comprising a body having a base portion and at least one prong extending from the base portion, the at least one prong being configured to direct the gases flow to an orifice of the patient, and one or more sensors configured to measure a parameter. The one or more sensors may comprise a pulse oximeter. The one or more sensors may be mounted on the nasal cannula body, or headgear to which the body is connector. The one or more sensors may be configured to be in contact with the face of the patient, and may be configured to be mounted in and/or substantially flush with, a cheek contacting portion of the interface.

Abstract: Location tracking of medical devices or any consumer device. A location monitoring system can include a wireless communication system, such as a Global System for Mobile (GSM), a cellular system, a Wi-Fi system, or a global positioning system, programmed to transmit the device location under certain events. The system can also be configured to maintain the back up battery life by periodically turning a second global system for mobile communication on and off for a predetermined period of time. The system can also be configured to activate when the device is taken outside a predefined boundary, for example, a hospital.