WO2000064521A9 - Device and method for the administration of oxygen - Google Patents
Device and method for the administration of oxygenInfo
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Definitions
- the present invention relates to a nasal cannula device and method for use in the administration of oxygen into the nasal passages of a person requiring reparatory supplementation
- nasal cannulas has been one of the most efficient methods of administering therapeutic oxygen or other gases to patients.
- a patient is required to have prolonged oxygen administration, it is necessary that the cannula be worn both during awakening hours as well as sleeping hours. But continued contact between the body and cannula can cause discomfort and irritation
- An existing nasal cannula has a fixed spacing between two nasal extensions or nasal plugs. Because the spacing is fixed, the patient can not shift the contact position to reduce the discomfort. Moreover, the sharp edges of the nasal extension tips can rub against the sensitive skin inside the nostrils and cause more irritation. Another problem comes from the constant oxygen flow which creates a sore spot on the surface of the nasal passageways.
- An improved nasal can ⁇ ula comprises a pair of separate nasal plugs.
- a nasal plug connector connects the two plugs and also functions as a holder for attaching the cannula to the patient's face.
- a pair of auxiliary oxygen supply tubes are connected to one of the inlet ends of the nasal cannula.
- a main oxygen supply line connects both inlet ends of the two auxiliary tubes and the oxygen source, for example, an oxygen tank, an oxygen vaporizer, and the like
- Each of the two nasal plugs is a generally L shaped tube where the shorter leg of the tube goes into the patient's nostril for delivery of oxygen or other gases
- the longer leg has a distal end adapted to be placed in fluid communication with the oxygen supply, such as one of the auxiliary oxygen tubes
- the nasal plugs, as well as the auxiliary oxygen tubes are advantageously made of standard medical tubing material which is suitable for injection molding.
- a soft and flexible material such as polyvinylchlo ⁇ de is useful.
- the two nasal plugs are movably mounted relative to each other by a connector which has two holders connected by a bridge or bar portion.
- Each holder advantageously comprises a holding portion connected to an attaching portion.
- the overall holder resembles a flexible member generally shaped like the number "6".
- Each of the holders has a long and generally straight back or attaching portion connected to a curved annular or holding portion that is curved back toward the interior side of the back portion.
- the annular part of the 6-shaped member may form a closed loop by connecting the end of the curve to the back portion
- a slot can also be advantageously formed in the annular portion at a position close to the back portion
- the slot in the annular portion provides an easy access for inserting and removing the nasal plugs.
- the annular portion is preferably made of a material which is flexible enough to allow the long leg of each L shaped nasal plug to be inserted or removed, and is strong enough to hold the cannula during use
- the connector is preferably positioned in the patient's philtrum area with the bar portion generally parallel with the patient's upper lip
- the attaching portion of each 6 shaped member is in contact with the patient's face with the holding portion extending away from the face.
- the long leg of each nasal plug passes through one of the loops from center to the side while the short legs point upward into the patient's nostrils
- the holding portion of each 6 shaped member has an elastome ⁇ c surface around at least a portion of the loop to trictionally engage one of the nasal plugs This f ⁇ ctional connection allows the two nasal plugs to be adjusted relative to each other to change the spacing between them. It also allows rotation along the longitudinal axis of the long legs to achieve a proper orientation to center the plugs within the nostrils.
- the bar portion bridging the two 6 shaped members functions as a support for the nasal cannula to maintain their relative position on the face.
- adhesives including adhesive tape, are used to attach the straight back portion, or extended fastening portion of the 6 shaped members to the patient's face in areas on both sides of the nose. This attachment secures the cannula relative to the nose. It is also convenient for allowing the patient to temporarily take off the nasal cannula simply by pulling the plugs out from the loops of the two 6 shaped members without having to tear off the adhesives.
- each nasal plug connects to one of the two auxiliary oxygen tubes through a tube connector.
- the patient may arrange the auxiliary oxygen tubes by, for example, looping them over the ears to reduce weight in the face area, by draping them down or using other locations.
- a slip loop may be optionally provided around the auxiliary oxygen tubes for cinching the tubes in front of the patient's neck.
- the auxiliary oxygen tubes then extend to an adapter connector for an essentially fluid tight connection to a main oxygen supply tube and thence to an oxygen supply device such as an oxygen tank
- the improved cannula also preferably provides new shapes for the plug tips to achieve smoother contact with the sensitive skin inside the nostrils Unlike the conventional plug tips where the end openings are straight tubes with sharp corners, the plug tips in the present invention advantageously have curved in radius at the end openings where the size of the end openings are smaller than that of the body portion of the plugs.
- the curved-in portion of a plug tip may have, for example, a constant radius from the body portion of the plug to the end opening, a changing radius from the body portion of the plug to the end opening, and the like
- a plug tip with a changing radius at the end may take a shape which resembles the nipple portion of a baby bottle
- a pulsating gas flow this can be accomplished by various means, including a gas flow regulator or a directional control valve.
- the regulator is mounted on the main oxygen supply line and controlled to provide a gas flow pattern similar to a normal respiration.
- the present invention comprises an assembly for use with a nasal cannula, comprising nasal plugs for which the plug tips have a curved in radius at the end openings where the size of the end openings are smaller than the body portion of the plug. It is also a nasal oxygen or other fluid administering device wherein the location of the nasal plugs relative to eachother can be adjusted. It also includes a device for administering fluid through such an assembly at a variable flow rate pattern.
- Fig. 1 shows a perspective view of a nasal cannula assembly on a patient
- Fig. 2 shows a schematic view of a complete cannula assembly including the auxiliary and main oxygen supply tubes
- Fig. 3 and Fig. 4 show cross section views of two modified shapes of a plug tip
- Fig. 5 shows a perspective view of a gas flow regulator for providing the pulsating oxygen flow.
- FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 An oxygen administration system is shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 as it would be worn by a patient.
- a nasal cannula 20 includes a pair of separated nasal plugs 30 and a connector 40.
- a pair of auxiliary oxygen tubes 50 are each connected to one inlet of the plugs 30.
- a mam oxygen supply line 60 provides gas to the tubes 50 through an adapter 54 that joins auxiliary tubes 50 to supply line 60.
- a slip loop 52 is disposed about auxiliary tubes 50.
- nasal cannula 20 is configured to be positioned between the nose and the upper lip of the patient.
- Cannula 20 comprises a pair of separate nasal plugs 30.
- a nasal plug connector 40 connects the two plugs 30 and functions as a holder which can be attached to the patient's face.
- Each of the nasal plugs 30 is an L-shaped tube where the shorter leg portion 32 goes into patient's nostril for delivery of oxygen or other gases, and the longer leg portion 34 connects with one of the auxiliary tubes through an adapter 39.
- the nasal plugs 30 are preferably fabricated of injection molded polyvinylchlonde having a durometer rating of about 55
- the nasal plugs 30 are sized sufficiently large to provide a predetermined gas flow to the patient.
- the two nasal plugs 30 are movably mounted relative to each other by having two holders 41 connected by a connecting bar 46
- the bar 46 is generally straight, but may be slightly curved or bent to conform to the curvature of the patient's face.
- Each holder 41 advantageously comprises an attaching portion 44 and a holding portion 42.
- the holders 41 are preferably flexible and resemble the number "6."
- the holders 41 advantageously have an elongated attaching portion 44 connected to a curved holding portion 42
- the holding portion 42 is preferably an annular portion, curved back toward an interior portion of the attaching portion 44
- the holding portion 42 of the holders 41 may form a closed loop
- a slot 43 can be advantageously formed in the holding portion 42, preferably at a position close to the attaching portion 44, with the slot large enough to allow the leg 34 to be removably inserted into the holding portion 42
- Other configurations and types of holding portions 42 can be used as long as they allow relative motion between the holding portion 42 and nasal plug 30, to adjust the spacing between two plugs 30 to accommodate a patient's nose, yet grip the nasal plugs 30 sufficiently to hold them in position.
- the holding portion 42 is preferably made by a material which is flexible enough to allow the leg 34 of each L-shaped nasal plug 30 to be inserted or removed and is strong enough to hold the cannula in position during use.
- the connector 40 is preferably positioned in the patient's philtrum area with the connecting bar 46 generally parallel with the patient's upper lip.
- the attaching portion 44 of each holder 41 is in contact with the patient's face with the loop holding portion 42 extending away from the face
- the long leg 34 of each L shaped nasal plug 30 then passes through one of the loops of holding portion 42 and points to one side of the face, with both short legs 32 pointing upward into the patient's nostrils.
- the holding portion 42 of each holder 41 has an elastome ⁇ c surface around at least a portion of the loop to trictionally engage one of the nasal plugs 30. This also requires the loops of holding portion 42 and legs 34 to be sized properly to achieve a good engagement.
- This fnctional connection allows the two nasal plugs 30 to be adjusted relative to each other to change the spacing between them as well as allowing rotation along the longitudinal axis of the long legs 34 to achieve a proper orientation to advantageously center the plug tips 36 within the nostrils.
- the fnctional engagement allows this adjustable positioning, yet maintains the final position under normal use of the nasal cannula. What constitutes a normal use of a nasal cannula can vary, but preferably the position of the nasal plugs 30 is maintained as a patient rests in bed, and further the plugs 30 will move if the supply tubes 60 or cannula 20 are moved with sufficient force that the nasal plugs 30 would hurt or injure the patient if they did not move relative to the connecting bar 46.
- the connecting bar 46 bridging the two holders 41 functions as a support for the nasal cannula to maintain their relative position on the face. In particular, it helps prevent the L shaped plugs from rotating a metial axis so the short legs 32 do not move or rock toward or away from each other to result in contact with the patient's nostrils.
- the fnctional engagement of the plugs 30 with the holding portions 42 also restrains rotation of the plugs 30 toward and away from the patient's face, and into contact with a person's nostrils.
- the fnctional engagement does allow adjustable positioning of the nasal plugs 30 both relative to each other along the length of connecting bar 46, and relative to a patient's face as the plugs 30 can be rotatably positioned by rotating along the longitudinal axis through bar 46 and leg portion 34.
- removable adhesives 24 are used to attach the straight attaching portion 44 of the holders 41 to the patient's face in areas on both sides of the nose
- This adhesive can comprise adhesive tape, whether placed over the attaching portion 44 or elsewhere.
- the adhesive can also comprise a two-sided adhesive applied to the attaching portion 44.
- the adhesive could also comprise a two part adhesive applied to the holders 41, such as the attaching portion 44, with an activator being applied to the holders 41, such as the attaching portion 44, or applied to the patient's face in order to activate the adhesive.
- Such a two part adhesive would have to be suitable for use with a person's skin
- This adhesive 24 secures the cannula relative to the nose. It is also convenient for allowing the patient to temporarily take off the nasal cannula simply by pulling the plugs 30 out from the holding portion 42 such as the loops of the two holders 41 without having to tear off the adhesives 24. Alternatively the holders 41 can be taped to the patient's face and the nasal plugs 30 adjusted to fit the nostrils as desired.
- each nasal plug 30 connects to one of the two auxiliary oxygen tubes 50 through a tube connector 39.
- the patient may arrange the auxiliary oxygen tubes 50 by, for example, looping them over the ears to reduce weight in the face area, by draping them down over the body or chest, or other locations.
- a slip loop 52 may be optionally provided around the auxiliary oxygen tubes 50 for cinching the tubes in front of the patient's neck.
- the auxiliary oxygen tubes 50 then extend to an adapter-connector 54 for an essentially fluid-tight connection to a mam oxygen supply tube 60 and thence to an oxygen supply device or other gas source 100 through a gas regulator 70.
- Adapter-connector 54 is preferably provided with two outlet ports 51, 53 in a first end and a single inlet port 56 in its opposing end.
- the two ports 51 and 53 of adapter 54 are for receiving the ends of auxiliary tubes 50, and the single port 56 is for receiving the end of main oxygen supply line 60.
- the ends of auxiliary tubes extend a predetermined distance into ports 51, 53 and are advantageously connected by conventional means, including friction fitting or bonding.
- the end of mam line 60 likewise extends a predetermined distance into port 56 and is also connected by conventional means, including friction fitting or bonding. While tubes 50 and 60 are referred to as oxygen tubes, other gases can be supplied through tubes 50 and 60, or a different gas can be supplied to each of the tubes 50.
- oxygen or other gases can be supplied by the gas source 100, regulated to a predetermined gas flow pattern, administered through main line 60, split into auxiliary tubes 50, and fed into nostrils of the patient via the nasal plugs 30.
- the improved cannula advantageously provides new shapes for the plug tips to achieve smoother contact with the sensitive skin inside the nostrils.
- the plug tips in the present invention have curved in radius at the end openings, with the size of the end openings being smaller than that of the body portion of the plugs
- the curved-in portion of a plug tip may have, for example, a constant radius 31 a, as shown in FIG. 3, from the body portion 32a to the end opening 36a; a changing radius 31 b, as shown in FIG.
- a plug tip 31 b with a changing radius at the end may take a shape which resembles the nipple portion of a baby bottle. These rounded shapes help prevent the edges of the distal ends of the nasal plugs 30 from abrading and irritating the nostrils. The curvature or shape is thus rounded enough to reduce irritation and cutting, but provides a large enough opening to provide a suitable gas flow for the patient's needs
- the oxygen or other gas that passes through the cannula 20 is controlled to vary the flow rate.
- Current flow rates typically provide gas at a constant flow rate, which irritates the sensitive skin in the nose, dries out localized areas, and is generally uncomfortable.
- the flow rate By varying the flow rate the patient can be encouraged to breath with the same pattern as the gas is delivered to the cannula 20.
- a pattern representative of relaxed breathing can be used to encourage soothing or relaxing of the patient Patterns can be selected that are representative of a person's normal breathing pattern.
- the flow regulator or flow generator can be programmed to permit "spontaneous" breathing by the patient.
- the breath rate, the tidal volume and other flow parameters are not preselected. The inspiration phase of each breath can be commenced in response to effort by the patient.
- the gas flow and/or pressure is varied to simulate a desired breathing rate.
- An electronically controlled valve or mechanically controlled valve or flow regulator can be used to vary the flow rate of a constant gas source.
- One example would be using a stepper motor to control a valve on a constant pressure gas source.
- the stepper motor can be controlled electronically or mechanically to vary the flow rate.
- an electronically controlled or mechanically controlled device can generate a variable gas flow.
- both the flow rate and pressure can be varied by means known in the art
- flow to the patient during inspiration is governed by a flow control valve.
- the flow control valve opens, pressurized gas is introduced to the cannula 20, through the nostrils and into the patient's lungs.
- a flow regulator or flow generator capable of operating in several modes is desired so that the degree of support that the cannula 20 provides to the patient's natural breath patterns can be varied.
- the predetermined flow parameters include the tidal volume, or the volume of gas which is inhaled by the patient during each breath; the breath rate, which is the number of breaths per minute; the peak flow rate, which is the maximum flow rate of the gas delivered to the patient during inspiration; and the breath profile, which is the shape of the curve in a flow rate versus time graph
- the most significant of these parameters is often the tidal volume, since, depending on size and age of the patient, the tidal volume can vary significantly.
- a variety of devices can be used to provide the variable flow and pressure to the cannula 20. For example, U.S Patent No.
- 5,315,989 discloses a medical ventilator having a flow control valve that controls the mspiratory flow and pressure Feedback signals provided to the valve's controller to provide mspiratory closed loop flow control and pressure control.
- U.S Patent No 4,440,116 discloses a variable orifice valve for adjustment of the peak flow rate. It also has a waveform regulator that supplies controlled gas pressure to the orifice It is believed possible to modify this device to provide a variable flow rate, and/or a variable pressure, to the nasal cannula 20.
- a medical ventilator has a valve which controls the flow of gas from a pressurized gas source to a patient for inhalation.
- the same principles can be adapted for varying the gas flow through can ⁇ ula 22 Flow through the valve is choked and pressure upstream of the valve is held stable so that a known relationship exists between the position of the valve and the flow rate through the valve.
- An open loop control system causes the valve to open or close as needed to deliver a preselected tidal volume of gas to the patient on each breath. Since the flow rate is known, no feedback to the controller regarding actual flow conditions is required.
- the exact positioning of the valve and length of time that the valve is to be held open is predetermined by the controller before the breath is delivered, and is repeated for subsequent breaths.
- the valve is driven by a stepping motor, and the controller comprises a microcomputer. The controller compensates for ramping of the stepping motor as the valve opens and closes in determining the positions of the valve required to deliver the preselected tidal volume.
- ventilators such as the one described in U.S. Pat. No. 4,527,557, the contents of which are incorporated by reference, have used a microcomputer controller which receives input regarding the desired flow parameters and compares these preselected parameters with actual flow conditions to control the opening and closing of a flow control valve to vary the flow rate of the gas to the patient
- one mechanical way of obtaining a repeatable pattern of variable gas flow is to pinch the mam gas supply tube 60 with a gas flow regulator or a multi lobed cam 70
- the cam 70 pinches the supply tube 60 to reduce and vary the flow as the cam 70 is rotated by a motor
- the number, size and location of the lobes on the cam 70 can be varied to achieve a variety of flow alterations, and the rotation of the cam can also be varied
- other electronic and mechanical devices can be used to vary the flow rate and pressure.
- FIG. 5 another way of obtaining a controlled gas flow is to use a directional control valve.
- the valve is made by encasing a plate 74 with two ports, Port A 84 and Port B 86 where each port has an inlet 76, 78, and an outlet 88, 89
- the inlet 76 and outlet 88 are preferrably coaxial, and parallel to coaxial inlet 78 and outlet 89 Outside of the plate, there are two "Y" shaped connectors 72 and 82, one connecting the oxygen tank with both inlet A 76 and inlet B 78, the other one connecting outlet A 88 and outlet B 89 to the mam oxygen supply line 60 which connects with the nasal cannula 20
- the inlet and outlet of both ports are connected by a channel 92 that extends between, and preferably orthogonal to the coaxial paths 76, 88 and 78, 89.
- a spring 94 is mounted with one end connected to an end of the channel 92 and a reciprocating valve is attached to the other end of the spring.
- the valve consists of three portions with different cross section dimensions Two opposing end portions 96 and 99 have the same dimension and an intermediate portion 98 has a smaller dimension than that of portions 96 and 99.
- the preferred shape of the valve is cylindrical, with the ends 96, 99 having a larger diameter than middle portion 98
- a solenoid coil 97 is connected to the valve to reciprocate the valve in channel 92.
- the solmoid is wound on the small diameter portion 98 of the valve with the two ends in electrical connection with a control circuit 91 powered by battery 93, where the control circuit 91 has a timer which provides a signal to turn the power to the coil "ON” and “OFF” with a predetermined frequency to regulate the pulsation to the respiratory rate. This frequency can be adjusted according to the reparation pattern of the patient's need
- the larger spool portion 96 blocks flow from inlet 76 and its outlet 88 and the smaller portion 98 is at the flow path between inlet 78 and outlet 89 to allow flow there between.
- the middle portion 98 is at the low path between inlet 76 and outlet 88 to allow oxygen flow from inlet 76 through outlet 88.
- the Outlet 89 is fitted with a safety control valve 95.
- the valve 95 can be made either a manual control valve or a electrical control valve. In the event of battery failure or failure of electrical components, the spring 94 returns the solenoid to the relaxed position and end 96 blocks flow from inlet 76 to outlet 88.
- the valve 95 on outlet 89 is opened either manually or electrically and continuous flow of oxygen is available.
- the safety control valve 95 is made an electrically controlled valve, the valve can be released open when a signal is sent by the control circuit 91 when needed. This may also be desirable in the event of heavy exertion or the need for extra oxygen When the system is shut off, this oxygen flow would be available by leaving the valve 95 on outlet 89 open.
- the solenoid and battery can be encased in a plastic case to make it explosion proof
- the solenoid 97 moves valve end 96 to control flow from inlet 76 to outlet 88 and hence to the patient, at a predetermined rate If the power fails, the solenoid 97 is deactuated and spring 94 opens alternative flow path 78, 89 which can provide gas to the patient when valve 95 is opened
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