US Patent:
20110056489, Mar 10, 2011
Inventors:
Bradley Frank Slaker - Greenfield MN, US
Ann Gettys - Norman OK, US
Jennifer Anne Seward - Greenfield MN, US
Benjamin Olson Valley - Shoreview MN, US
Ahmed Nazmul Jaffer - Plymouth MN, US
Jacob Richard Maida - Duluth MN, US
International Classification:
A61M 16/00
US Classification:
12820122, 12820421, 12820423
Abstract:
Embodiments relate to systems and methods for delivery of oxygen or other treatment gases to a patient without requiring physical contact or enclosure of the patient. Embodiments can include a delivery hood, sensing components, and a gas distribution system including one or more gas delivery ports. Gas delivery ports may be individually controlled based on input from the sensing components to alter the volume and orientation of treatment gas flow directed at a patient. Sensing components can include cameras or other sensors that detect the position of a patient's head, and gas delivery ports may then be controlled to direct treatment gas flow in the direction of the patient's head. Embodiments and methods described thereby allow for efficient oxygen or other gas delivery to a patient without requiring contact or enclosure of the patient.