Respiratory mask assembly

摘要

A respiratory mask assembly is provided. The assembly includes at least one post having a nasal engaging portion on about a first end thereof for delivering treatment gases to the nasal cavity of a patient. A mask having an inlet for receiving treatment gases from a fluid source and at least one receptacle for being sealably engaged with a respective one of the at least one post for delivering treatment gases from the inlet through the receptacle and into the nasal cavity of the patient is provided. The mask is configured for selective sealable engagement with the patient's mouth, patient's nose, or both the patient's mouth and the patient's nose.

主权项

1. A CPAP mask assembly comprising:
a nare engaging assembly having:
a pair of posts, each post having a flange that defines an opening therein for allowing flowthrough of treatment gas into a patient's nasal cavity; anda pressure sensitive adhesive applied to each flange and configured for sealably engaging with a patient's nare; a mask including a body having a pair of receptacles, a socket recess, and a chamber for allowing flowthrough of treatment gases to a patient's mouth area; an inlet including a ball joint defining a plurality of vent openings for allowing flowthrough of treatment gases and configured for being received within the socket recess defined within the mask to allow pivotable movement of the inlet about the mask; a pair of tubes, each tube extending from respective outlet ports to each post for delivery of treatment gases to the nare engaging assembly, wherein the CPAP mask assembly has a first operation of use in which a pad having a pressure sensitive adhesive on opposing sides adheres the mask assembly to a patient's face such that treatment gases are delivered to the patient's mouth and a nasal area, and a second operation of use in which the mask assembly further comprises a panel that covers the chamber for preventing flowthrough of treatment gases to the patient's mouth area such that treatment gases are delivered only to the patient's nasal area, and a third operation of use in which the mask includes a plurality of plugs that seal the outlet ports such that treatment gages are delivered only to the patient's mouth area.