Inventors:
Keith A. Huster - Sunman IN, US
Gregory W. Branson - Batesville IN, US
Todd P. O'Neal - Fairfield OH, US
Daniel G. Chase - Menomonie WI, US
Karen M. Gove - Maple Grove MN, US
Timothy J. Ikeler - Mount Pleasant SC, US
Stephen R. Schulte - Harrison OH, US
Rachel Hopkins King - Lawrenceburg IN, US
Teresa Maria Mirabella - Daniel Island SC, US
Assignee:
Hill-Rom Services Pte. Ltd. - Singapore
International Classification:
A61H 31/00
US Classification:
601 44, 601 41, 601 43, 601149, 601151, 601152
Abstract:
An therapy system is operable to deliver a plurality of respiratory therapies to the patient and has an assessment system operable to assess the efficacy of at least one of the respiratory therapies. The therapy system may be operable to deliver any one or more of the following therapies: a positive expiratory pressure (PEP) therapy, a nebulizer therapy, an intermittent positive pressure breathing (IPPB) therapy, a cough assist therapy, a suction therapy, a bronchial dilator therapy, and the like. The assessment system may comprise any one or more of the following devices: a flow meter, a spirometer, an electronic stethoscope, a tympanic thermometer, a pulse oximeter, a respiration rate monitor, and the like.