18113234. SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING PRESSURE SUPPORT DEVICES simplified abstract (KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS N.V.)
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING PRESSURE SUPPORT DEVICES
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Achim Koerber of Eindhoven (NL)
Tamara Mathea Elisabeth Nijsen of Eindhoven (NL)
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING PRESSURE SUPPORT DEVICES - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18113234 titled 'SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING PRESSURE SUPPORT DEVICES
Simplified Explanation
The present disclosure is about a system and method for controlling the pressure level of a gas mixture delivered to a patient using a pressure support device. The system accurately detects when the patient is actively inhaling and triggers an increased inspiratory positive airway pressure pulse. This system relies on measuring the patient's pressure along a turbulent gas flow path and is particularly useful when the pressure support device provides a non-zero positive end-expiratory pressure.
- The system and method control the pressure level of a gas mixture delivered to a patient.
- It accurately detects when the patient is actively inhaling.
- It triggers an increased inspiratory positive airway pressure pulse.
- The system measures the patient's pressure along a turbulent gas flow path.
- It is designed for use with a pressure support device that provides a non-zero positive end-expiratory pressure.
Potential Applications
This technology can be applied in various medical settings where pressure support devices are used to provide breathing support to patients. Some potential applications include:
- Intensive care units
- Respiratory therapy
- Sleep apnea treatment
- Home healthcare
Problems Solved
The system and method described in this patent application solve several problems related to controlling the pressure level of a gas mixture delivered to a patient. These problems include:
- Accurate detection of active inspiration by the patient
- Fast triggering of an increased inspiratory positive airway pressure pulse
- Reliable measurement of patient pressure along a turbulent gas flow path
- Effective control of pressure support devices providing non-zero positive end-expiratory pressure
Benefits
The use of this technology offers several benefits in the field of pressure support devices and patient breathing support. These benefits include:
- Improved accuracy in detecting patient inspiration
- Faster response time in triggering increased inspiratory pressure
- Enhanced control of pressure levels for better patient comfort and support
- Reliable measurement of patient pressure in turbulent gas flow paths
- Increased effectiveness of pressure support devices with non-zero positive end-expiratory pressure.
Original Abstract Submitted
The present disclosure relates to systems and method of controlling the pressure level of a gas mixture being delivered to a patient via a pressure support device adapted to provide breathing support to a patient that varies with time. More specifically, the systems and methods described herein enable the accurate detection of active inspiration by the patient and the fast triggering of an increased inspiratory positive airway pressure pulse. Further, the systems and methods described rely upon the patient pressure measured along a turbulent gas flow path and finds particular application when the pressure support device is configured to provide a non-zero positive end-expiratory pressure.
