Ventilator Apparatus and System of Ventilation
First Claim
1. A ventilator system for assisting the respiratory function of a patient under the direction of a clinician, comprising:
- a supply pump and a control module in communication with a data circuit and a gas circuit having a plurality of valves and supply and exhaust ports, the control module including a display, input device, and a memory in communication with the data circuit;
a sensor array in communication with the data circuit that includes at least one oximeter, at least one capnometer, at least one pressure sensor, and at least one flow meter in communication with at least one of the exhaust and supply ports;
a command module resident in the memory operative to command the control module to adjustably actuate the pump and the plurality of valves to establish at least one pressure and at least one volume flow rate in the gas circuit;
at least one initialization parameter database resident in the memory to be communicable with the display and storing at least one model patient data array element that includes at least one of (a) a positive end expiratory pressure, (b) a SpO2 quantity, (c) an etCO2 quantity, (d) a FiO2 quantity, (e) a high pressure, (f) a low pressure, (g) a high time, (h) a low time;
(i) a pressure increment, (j) a time increment, (k) a tidal volume, (l) a machine respiratory frequency, (m) a pressure-volume slope, (n) a trigger pressure, and (o) occlusion pressure.wherein the command module receives settings from the clinician via the input device and commands the control module to actuate the supply pump and commencing respiratory assistance to the patient whereby the gas circuit communicates with the patient using one each of the FiO2 quantity, the high and low pressure, and the high and low time;
wherein the command module communicates with the sensor array to measure a patient actual data array elements of at least one of (i) a patient SpO2 quantity, (ii) a patient etCO2 quantity, (iii) a peak expiratory flow rate, (iv) an end expiratory lung volume and (v) a spontaneous breathing frequency; and
wherein the command module compares the patient actual data array to the at least one model patient data array and adjusts to achieve a SpO2 goal value, an etCO2 goal value, and an optimal end expiratory lung volume.
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Abstract
A ventilator (10) for use by a clinician in supporting a patient presenting pulmonary distress. A controller module (20) with a touch-screen display (26) operates a positive or negative pressure gas source (40) that communicates with the intubated or negative pressure configured patient through valved (46) supply and exhaust ports (42, 44). A variety of peripheral, central, and or supply/exhaust port positioned sensors (54) may be included to measure pressure, volumetric flow rate, gas concentration, transducer, and chest wall breathing work. Innovative modules and routines (30) are incorporated into the controller module enabling hybrid, self-adjusting ventilation protocols and models that are compatible with nearly every conceivable known, contemplated, and prospective technique, and which establish rigorous controls configured to rapidly adapt to even small patient responses with great precision so as to maximize ventilation and recruitment while minimizing risks of injury, atelectasis, and prolonged ventilator days.
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25 Claims
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1. A ventilator system for assisting the respiratory function of a patient under the direction of a clinician, comprising:
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a supply pump and a control module in communication with a data circuit and a gas circuit having a plurality of valves and supply and exhaust ports, the control module including a display, input device, and a memory in communication with the data circuit; a sensor array in communication with the data circuit that includes at least one oximeter, at least one capnometer, at least one pressure sensor, and at least one flow meter in communication with at least one of the exhaust and supply ports; a command module resident in the memory operative to command the control module to adjustably actuate the pump and the plurality of valves to establish at least one pressure and at least one volume flow rate in the gas circuit; at least one initialization parameter database resident in the memory to be communicable with the display and storing at least one model patient data array element that includes at least one of (a) a positive end expiratory pressure, (b) a SpO2 quantity, (c) an etCO2 quantity, (d) a FiO2 quantity, (e) a high pressure, (f) a low pressure, (g) a high time, (h) a low time;
(i) a pressure increment, (j) a time increment, (k) a tidal volume, (l) a machine respiratory frequency, (m) a pressure-volume slope, (n) a trigger pressure, and (o) occlusion pressure.wherein the command module receives settings from the clinician via the input device and commands the control module to actuate the supply pump and commencing respiratory assistance to the patient whereby the gas circuit communicates with the patient using one each of the FiO2 quantity, the high and low pressure, and the high and low time; wherein the command module communicates with the sensor array to measure a patient actual data array elements of at least one of (i) a patient SpO2 quantity, (ii) a patient etCO2 quantity, (iii) a peak expiratory flow rate, (iv) an end expiratory lung volume and (v) a spontaneous breathing frequency; and wherein the command module compares the patient actual data array to the at least one model patient data array and adjusts to achieve a SpO2 goal value, an etCO2 goal value, and an optimal end expiratory lung volume. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A ventilator for use by a clinician in supporting a patient presenting pulmonary distress, comprising:
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a controller including a display, input device, and a memory together in electrical communication with a data network, the controller incorporating a pressurized gas source in fluid communication with a gas network that includes at least two valves and supply and exhaust ports in communication with the patient; a plurality of sensors in communication with the data network that includes at least one oxygen saturation sensor, at least one capnometer, at least one pressure gauge, and at least one gas flow rate meter in communication with at least one of the exhaust and supply ports; a command routine resident in the memory being operative to drive the controller to adjustably actuate the pressurized gas source and at least one of the valves to establish a pressure volume flow rate in the gas network; whereby the command routine displays prompts on the display for the clinician to enter settings via the input device at least one of (i) an automated initialization setting and (ii) a parameter to be stored in the memory that includes at least one of (a) a positive end expiratory pressure quantity, (b) a SpO2 quantity, (c) an etCO2 quantity, (d) a FiO2 quantity, (e) an high pressure, (f) a low pressure, (g) a high time, (h) a low time;
(i) a pressure increment, (j) a time increment, (k) a tidal volume, (l) a machine respiratory frequency, (m) a pressure-volume slope, (n) a trigger pressure and (o) occlusion pressure;wherein the command routine receives settings from the clinician via the input device and commands the controller to actuate the pressurized gas source and commencing respiratory assistance to the patient whereby the gas circuit communicates with the patient using one each of the FiO2 quantity, the high and low pressure, and the high and low time; wherein the command routine communicates with the plurality of sensors to measure patient actual data array elements of at least one of (i) a patient SpO2 quantity, (ii) a patient etCO2 quantity, (iii) a peak expiratory flow rate, (iv) an end expiratory lung volume and (v) spontaneous frequency; and wherein the command routine compares the patient actual data array to at least one of the settings and computes at least one of a SpO2 goal value, an etCO2 goal value, and an optimal end expiratory lung volume. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17)
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18. A means for ventilating a patient presenting respiratory distress to a clinician, comprising:
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a means for communicating a pressurized gas to a patient and for exhausting gas from the patient; a means for controlling the supplying means that includes a means for displaying information, a means for receiving input from the clinician, and a means for storing information; a plurality of means for detecting physical conditions of the gas communicated to the patient by the supplying means that includes (a) at least one means for detecting a pressure, (b) at least one means for detecting a volume flow rate, (c) at least one means for detecting a concentration of oxygen, and (d) at least one means for detecting a concentration of carbon dioxide; a means for instructing the means for controlling to adjustably communicate the pressurized gas with a variable pressurized volumetric flow rate and to detect the physical conditions of the gas, the instructing means residing on the means for storing information; whereby the means for instructing the means for controlling prompts the clinician on the means for displaying to enter settings via the means for receiving input at least one of (i) an automated initialization setting and (ii) at least one parameter to be retained in the means for storing that includes at least one of (a) a positive end expiratory pressure quantity, (b) a SpO2 quantity, (c) an etCO2 quantity, (d) a FiO2 quantity, (e) an high pressure, (f) a low pressure, (g) a high time, (h) a low time;
(i) a pressure increment, (j) a time increment, (k) a tidal volume, (l) a machine respiratory frequency, (m) a pressure-volume slope, (n) a trigger pressure and (o) occlusion pressure;wherein the means for instructing receives the settings from the clinician and commands the means for controlling to actuate the means for supplying to communicate the pressurized gas supply to the patient having physical conditions characterized by at least one each of the FiO2 quantity, the high and low pressure, and the high and low time; wherein the means for instructing communicates with at least one of the plurality of means for detecting and measures patient actual data array elements of at least one of (i) a patient SpO2 quantity, (ii) a patient etCO2 quantity, (iii) a peak expiratory flow rate, (iv) an end expiratory lung volume and (v) spontaneous respiratory frequency; and wherein the means for commanding compares the patient actual data array to at least one of the settings and computes at least one of a SpO2 goal value, an etCO2 goal value, and an optimal end expiratory lung volume. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20, 21, 22, 23)
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24. A method of operating a ventilator for use by a clinician in supporting a patient presenting pulmonary distress, comprising the steps of:
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(a) furnishing a controller including a display, input device, and a memory together in electrical communication with a data network, the controller incorporating a supply pump in fluid communication with a gas network that includes at least two valves and supply and exhaust ports in communication with the patient;
furnishing a plurality of sensors in communication with the data network that includes at least one oxygen saturation sensor, at least one capnometer, at least one pressure gauge, and at least one gas flow rate meter in communication with at least one of the exhaust and supply ports; and
furnishing a command routine resident in the memory being operative to drive the controller to adjustably actuate the supply pump and at least one of the valves to establish a pressure volume flow rate in the gas network;(b) entering settings via the input device including at least one of (i) an automated initialization setting and (ii) a parameter to be stored in the memory that includes at least one of (a) a positive end expiratory pressure quantity, (b) a SpO2 quantity, (c) an etCO2 quantity, (d) a FiO2 quantity, (e) an high pressure, (f) a low pressure, (g) a high time, (h) a low time;
(i) a pressure increment, (j) a time increment, (k) a tidal volume, (l) a machine respiratory frequency, (m) a pressure-volume slope, (n) a trigger pressure, and (o) a predetermined weaning failure criteria including at least one of a FiO2 threshold, a SpO2 threshold, a spontaneous tidal volume, a minute ventilation quantity, and an airway occlusion pressure;(c) receiving in the command routine the settings from the clinician via the input device to command the controller to actuate the supply pump; (d) commencing respiratory assistance to the patient whereby the gas circuit communicates with the patient using one each of the FiO2 quantity, the high and low pressure, and the high and low time; (e) measuring patient actual data array elements, with the command routine communicating with the plurality of sensors, of at least one of (i) a patient SpO2 quantity, (ii) a patient etCO2 quantity, (iii) a peak expiratory flow rate, (iv) an end expiratory lung volume and (v) spontaneous respiratory frequency; and (f) comparing via the command routine, the patient actual data array to at least one of the settings; and (g) computing at least one of a SpO2 goal value, an etCO2 goal value, and an optimal end expiratory lung volume. - View Dependent Claims (25)
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