RAINOUT CONTROL IN A PRESSURE SUPPORT SYSTEM

摘要

A pressure support system includes a pressure generating device, an airflow path, and a control system. The control system is structured to determine a first measurement indicative of an amount of water vapor in the airflow path or an amount of condensation in the airflow path and generate a number of control signals structured to control an environmental control device structured to control an environmental parameter in an environment including the pressure support system, wherein the control signals are generated based on at least the first measurement and are configured to cause the environmental control device to adjust the environmental parameter in a manner that will reduce a degree or a likelihood of rainout in the airflow path, and transmit the control signals to the environmental control device so that it may be controlled to reduce the degree or likelihood of rainout.

主权项

1. A pressure support system for delivering a flow of breathing gas to an airway of a patient, comprising:
a pressure generating device structured to generate the flow of breathing gas; an airflow path coupled to the pressure generating device and structured to carry the flow of breathing gas; and a control system, wherein the control system stores and is structured to execute a number of routines, the number of routines being structured to:
determine a first measurement indicative of an amount of water vapor in the airflow path or an amount of condensation in the airflow path;generate a number of control signals structured to control an environmental control device structured to control an environmental parameter in an environment including the pressure support system, wherein the number of control signals are generated based on at least the first measurement and are configured to cause the environmental control device to adjust the environmental parameter in a manner that will reduce a degree or a likelihood of rainout in the airflow path; andtransmit the number of control signals to the environmental control device.