Compact self-contained automated MDI adapters or units for ventilators
US9216267B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 24, 2014 |
| Grant date | Dec 22, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 24, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2230/43
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system for providing automated delivery of medication to a ventilator circuit that extends between a mechanical ventilator and a patient includes a connector that resides in-line with a portion of the ventilator circuit, a portable medication delivery unit attached to the connector, and a control device in communication with the portable delivery unit. The portable delivery unit includes a housing releasably holding at least one metered dose inhaler canister containing medication and an actuator held by the housing and in communication with the canister to direct the canister to release medication to the ventilator circuit for the patient. The control device is configured to control an amount and/or frequency of medication delivery from the canister to the ventilator circuit for a respective patient and to direct the actuator to actuate to deliver the medication from the canister to the ventilator circuit at a defined amount and/or frequency.
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