摘要 |
<p>An apparatus (100) for delivering gas to a patient comprising a gas delivery device (104) configured to provide gas at a predetermined pressure level,
a heater (106), operable to heat the contents of a water chamber installable in proximity to said heater (106), the chamber having an inlet and an outlet, said inlet configured to receive gas from said device (104),
a controller or processor configured to energise said heater (106) according to at least a user selectable level,
a removable cover,
wherein, in use, when said water chamber is installed in proximity to said heater (106), said apparatus (100) delivers humidified gas to a patient at a predetermined pressure level via the outlet of the water chamber; and
when said cover is installed, said apparatus (100) delivers unhumidified gas to a patient at a predetermined pressure level.</p> |