Patent ID: 7306205
Filing Date: 2007-12-11
Classification: A61M

Abstract:
1. A humidification system adapted to deliver humidified gases at a desired level of humidity, flow and temperature to a patient comprising: (a) gases supply means providing a flow of gases, (b) humidification means having an electrical input power and capable of humidifying said gases up to a level of humidity prior to delivery to said patient, (c) flow measuring means that determines the flow of said gases before entry of said gases to said humidification means, (d) humidity sensing means measuring the humidity of said gases before entry of said gases to said humidification means, (e) first temperature sensing means measuring the temperature of the air external to said humidification system, (f) transportation pathway means, having a heating means, said pathway means conveying said humidified gases from said humidification means to said patient, and (g) control means including stored instructions to: