Breathing apparatus detection and purging
US9550040B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 17, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jan 24, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 17, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2205/6072
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Described are methods for safer nitric oxide delivery, as well as apparatuses for performing these methods. The methods may include detecting the presence or absence of a nasal cannula, and stopping the delivery of nitric oxide or providing an alert if the cannula is disconnected. The methods may also include purging the nasal cannula if it is reconnected after a disconnection or if it is replaced by a new cannula. Other methods pertain to automatic purging of the delivery conduit if the elapsed time between successive deliveries of therapeutic gas exceeds a predetermined period of time.
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