Ventilator circuit and method for the use thereof

Details Ventilator circuit and method for the use thereof Ventilator circuit and method for the use thereof

2006-04-24

2011-10-04

Yu, Justine (Department: 3771)

Surgery

Respiratory method or device

Means for supplying respiratory gas under positive pressure

C128S204180

Reexamination Certificate

active

08028697

ABSTRACT:
A ventilator circuit for use in administering medication to a patient includes a housing, a one-way inhalation valve and a one-way exhalation valve. A metered does inhaler receptacle is in fluid flow communication with an interior space of the housing holding chamber. An exhaust conduit communicates between input and output passageways disposed on opposite sides of the interior space.

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