Flow generator message system

• Main Authors: Dantanarayana Muditha Pradeep, Mark Bertinetti, Miller Thomas Evan, Payne Mark John, Ron Richard, Jeha Simone Marie, Oates John David, Buckley Mark David, Kwok Philip Rodney, Abourizk Mark Alexander
• Format: Patent
• Language: English
• Published: 26.05.2017
• Subjects: DEVICES FOR INTRODUCING MEDIA INTO, OR ONTO, THE BODY; DEVICES FOR PRODUCING OR ENDING SLEEP OR STUPOR; DEVICES FOR TRANSDUCING BODY MEDIA OR FOR TAKING MEDIA FROMTHE BODY; ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE; ELECTRICITY; HUMAN NECESSITIES; HYGIENE; MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; TRANSMISSION OF DIGITAL INFORMATION, e.g. TELEGRAPHICCOMMUNICATION

A flow generator (10) for delivering breathable gas to a patient includes a processor (18) coupled with operation sensors (34) and a user interface (20). The processor (18) is programmed to generate at least one of time-based or event-based messages relating to at least one of flow generator operation, flow generator service, flow generator use, patient health, peripheral devices and services, patient treatment, and reminders. Time-based messages are generated at predetermined time intervals based on either time of use or elapsed time. The event-based messages are generated based on signals from the operation sensors. The user interface (20) is configured to deliver the messages to at least one of a display (22), a flow generator service provider, the patient and a physician. By this system, operation of the flow generator is facilitated and enhanced.