Method and devices for administration of therapeutic gases
US7681572B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 31, 2003 |
| Grant date | Mar 23, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 2, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2205/8225
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods for administering medical gases include providing the medical gas in compressed gas cartridges containing an amount of the medical gas preferably corresponding substantially to a unit dose of the medical gas and providing a patient with access to the medical gas from the gas cartridge upon need therefor. Apparatus for administering medical gases also includes a housing, a cassette associated with the housing containing at least one compressed gas cartridge preferably containing at least an amount of the medical gas substantially as required for a single dose and a patient supply interface to provide the medical gas to the patient.
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