Method and apparatus for conditioning gas for medical...

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A61M 13/00 (2006.01) A61B 18/00 (2006.01) A61M 16/10 (2006.01) A61M 16/16 (2006.01) A61M 37/00 (2006.01)

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CA 2333022

This invention is an apparatus for conditioning gas for use in a medical procedure, comprised of a housing (100) defining a chamber (120) having an entry port, and an exit port. The housing (100) contains a humidification means comprising at least one liquid retaining layer disposed within the chamber (120); and a humidity sensor for sensing humidity of gas exiting the chamber. A monitoring circuit is connected to the humidity sensor that detects when the chamber (120) requires a recharge of liquid based on the humidity of the gas, and generates a recharge signal. A charging port (190) provides access into the chamber (120) to recharge with water. Alternatively, a backup container (300) of liquid continuously supplies liquid to the humidification means. A heating element, and temperature sensor are also disposed within the chamber (120). A control circuit (140) further regulates the temperature of the gas exiting the chamber (120).

L'invention concerne un appareil permettant de conditionner un gaz pour l'utiliser dans des procédures médicales, comprenant un logement (100) qui définit une chambre (120) pourvue d'un orifice d'entrée et d'un orifice de sortie. Le logement (100) contient un organe d'humidification comprenant au moins une couche de retenue de liquide située dans la chambre (120), et un capteur d'humidité permettant de capter l'humidité d'un gaz se trouvant dans la chambre (120). Un circuit de surveillance est raccordé au capteur d'humidité qui détecte, en fonction de l'humidité du gaz, si la chambre nécessite une recharge de liquide, et produit un signal de recharge. Un orifice de recharge (190) assure l'accès à la chambre (120), de manière à la recharger avec de l'eau. Selon un autre mode de réalisation, un récipient de réserve (300) de liquide alimente l'organe d'humidification en liquide, de manière continue. Un élément de chauffage et un capteur de température sont également placés dans la chambre (120). Un circuit de régulation (140) régule la température du gaz se trouvant dans la chambre.

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