Method of conveying breathing gases to or from a patient

Details Method of conveying breathing gases to or from a patient Method of conveying breathing gases to or from a patient

2011-06-14

2011-06-14

Bianco, Patricia M (Department: 3772)

Surgery

Respiratory method or device

Means for mixing treating agent with respiratory gas

C128S201130, C128S203170, C128S203260, C128S203270, C128S204170

Reexamination Certificate

active

07958891

ABSTRACT:
A method of conveying humid breathing gases from a patient through a breathable breathing tube. The breathing tube includes a heater associated, at least in part, with a portion of hydrophilic material. The purpose of the heater is to evaporate any condensed liquid collecting in the conduit, which is first sucked up by the hydrophilic material. The heated wick reduces the risk of collected water being passed to the patient and causing choking fits or discomfit. It is preferred that the heated wick lies freely in the conduit to settle at low points in the conduit where condensation may collect.

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Flexural an Torsional Stiffness in Multi-Jointed Biological Beams; by Shelley A. Etnier; Published in the Biological Bulletin; Copyright 2001; Eight (8) pages.

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