REMOTE CONTROL FLUID REGULATION SYSTEM

摘要

A fluid regulation system is provided comprising a source of a fluid, a tube in communication with the source for delivering the fluid from the source to a site, and a valve for controlling the rate of fluid flow from the source to the site. A remote control unit for controlling the valve allows the user to adjust the rate of fluid flow from the source through the tube to the site. Typically, the system excludes any means for automatically adjusting the rate of luid flow from the source through the tube to the site. The invention is particualrly useful when the valve is out of the user's reach. Also provided is a system and method for delivery of a breathable gas to an individual. Typically, such a system excludes any means for automatically adjusting the rate of gas flow from th source through the tube to the individual according to the level of physical activity of the individual.