Abstract: A system for measuring the vital parameters of low care patients is described. The system includes a connecting element for a nasal cannula or breathing mask for providing a fluidic connection with the patient and a flow and/or pressure sensor in fluidic connection with the nasal cannula or breathing mask, for sensing, when the nasal cannula or breathing mask is connected to the system, at least a negative pressure signal. The system also includes a processor configured for deriving, directly based on said at least a negative pressure signal, information related to the breathing cycle, and an output means configured for outputting at least one vital parameter of the patient, the outputting comprising outputting information related to the breathing cycle.

Abstract: A gas valve system adapted for controlling the flow of a gas for a user is disclosed. The gas valve system comprises a housing, at least one sensor, one or more electronic and/or mechanical components for controlling the gas flow, and a manifold comprising one or more channels for guiding the gas between an input and an output of the gas valve system and to which the at least one sensor and one or more electronic and/or mechanical components can be coupled.