Modifying ventilator operation based on patient orientation

US9072849B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• CAREFUSION 207, INC. · US

Inventors

• Tom Steinhauer · San Diego, US
• Terry Blansfield · Orange, US
• Mark Rogers · Manchester, US
• Stephen J. Birch · Mission Viejo, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Jun 29, 2012
• Grant date: Jul 7, 2015
• Expiry date: Apr 13, 2033

Classification

• Technology area (CPC G): Physics
• CPC primary: G16H40/63
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

A method and system for modifying ventilator operation based on determining the orientation of a patient associated with the ventilator is disclosed. A patient orientation monitoring device, which may be attached to the patient, generates patient orientation data to facilitate in modifying the ventilator operation. Modifying the ventilator operation includes instructing the ventilator to increase the amount of fresh gas to the patient.