Warming therapy device including modular humidification system

摘要

An apparatus and method for performing warming therapy is described. In one exemplary embodiment, the apparatus includes a base for supporting a medical patient and a humidifier module removably coupled to the base. The humidifier module may include a main reservoir and an evaporator reservoir separated by a channel. Both the main and evaporator reservoirs may be protected by a cover, which may be made removable. The design of the humidifier module is such that the component parts thereof may be easily removed, so that the reservoir body including the main reservoir and the evaporator reservoir may be easily cleaned, such as through use of an autoclave.

主权项

1. An apparatus comprising:
a base for supporting a medical patient; and, a humidifier module removably coupled to the base, the humidifier module including a main reservoir and an evaporator reservoir separated by a channel, wherein the humidifier module further comprises a cover coupled to one of the main reservoir or the evaporator reservoir with a post extending outwardly therefrom, such that the post is disposed within the channel when the cover is closed, thereby creating a barrier from a flow of liquid from the main reservoir to the evaporator reservoir, and wherein the humidifier module comprises a reservoir body and wherein the cover is removably coupled to the reservoir body by one or more hinges, such that the main reservoir, the evaporator reservoir, and the channel are all disposed within the reservoir body.