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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 16, 2002
Filed:
Feb. 24, 2000
Göran Cewers, Lund, SE;
Christer Ström, Piteå, SE;
Siemens Elema AB, Solna, SE;
Abstract
A device for the supply of a gas from a respirator/anaesthesia device to a bedridden patient has at least one gas tube and a connecting interface, which can be connected to the patient, and an adjustable holding device for the gas tube and for the connecting interface. In order to prevent leaks, injury to the patient or damages to the gas tubes when the patient moves or changes position, the device is provided with at least one sensor and the holding device is provided with control arrangement for controlling its movements. The sensor detects movement of the patient is connected via the connecting interface, and a signal generated by the sensor and supplied to the control arrangement which, dependent thereon, controls the holding device such that its movements and therefore the movements of the connecting interface automatically follow the movements of the patient.