摘要 |
<p>A Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV) apparatus (10) has a controller (20) that has control over a motor/impeller arrangement (12) in the delivery of pressurising air or breathable gas to a mask (16) by a conduit (14). The controller (20) provides output signals relating to diagnostic states or operation, such as patient compliance, to a voice output generator (24). The generator (24) includes a phrase memory (28) that stores a plurality of phrases which are sequenced by a sequencer (30), then converted to an analog form and announced by a loudspeaker (26).</p> |