Apparatus for delivery of humidified gases therapy, associated methods and analysis tools
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1. A method of diagnosing causes of ineffective humidified gases therapy comprising the steps of:
- retrieving logged humidity data and logged patient compliance data from an apparatus, comparing said patient compliance data with said humidity data, and determining inadequate or excessive humidity as a potential cause of said inadequate treatment based on said comparisons.
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Apparatus for delivery of humidified gases therapy includes a humidifier. A recorder records. An output interface allows for outputting of the recorded data. The recorder may also record data indicative of patient compliance with the humidified gases therapy. The apparatus may determine patient compliance from sensed delivered flow. Recorded humidity and compliance data retrieved from the apparatus are useful in methods for improving the efficacy of humidified gases therapy or diagnosing problems with the efficacy of humidified gases therapy.
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1. A method of diagnosing causes of ineffective humidified gases therapy comprising the steps of:
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retrieving logged humidity data and logged patient compliance data from an apparatus, comparing said patient compliance data with said humidity data, and determining inadequate or excessive humidity as a potential cause of said inadequate treatment based on said comparisons. - View Dependent Claims (2)
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3. A method of improving efficacy of humidified gases therapy comprising the steps of:
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retrieving logged humidity data and logged patient compliance data from an apparatus, comparing said patient compliance data with said humidity data, and recommending alterations to said therapy based on said comparisons. - View Dependent Claims (4)
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