PNEUMATIC SYSTEM BLOCKAGE DETECTION

A patient support apparatus pneumatic system may include a mattress defining an interior and a pneumatic enclosure in fluid communication with the interior and comprising an inlet and an outlet. A blower may be in fluid communication with the interior and the pneumatic enclosure. A pressure sensor m...

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Main Authors Ramegowda, Jnanesha, Sauser, Frank, Fisk, Brandon, Shannon, Gregory John, Churilla, Michael
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 05.10.2023
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Summary:A patient support apparatus pneumatic system may include a mattress defining an interior and a pneumatic enclosure in fluid communication with the interior and comprising an inlet and an outlet. A blower may be in fluid communication with the interior and the pneumatic enclosure. A pressure sensor may be configured to detect a pressure at the outlet. A controller may be configured to monitor a speed of the blower and the pressure at the outlet for detecting at least one of an intake blockage condition and an exhaust blockage condition.
Bibliography:Application Number: US202318208456