摘要 |
<p>A humidifier module (54) is provided for a patient-support apparatus (20) which includes an opening (188) into which the module (54) is inserted, an electrical service connector (248), an air inlet port (198), and an air outlet port (196). The humidifier module (54) includes a water reservoir (70) configured to hold water, a heater (72) configured to heat the water, and an air chamber (89) with an air inlet port (238) and an air exhaust port for mating with the air inlet (198) and outlet ports of the patient-support apparatus (20). The humidifier module (54) also includes an electrical connector (122) for mating with the electrical service connector (298) of the patient-support apparatus (20) so that the patient-support apparatus (20) is provided with a humidified environment for a patient when the humidifier module (54) is inserted into the patient-support apparatus (20).</p> |