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US20130345532A1 US14/013,524 US201314013524A US2013345532A1 US 20130345532 A1 US20130345532 A1 US 20130345532A1 US 201314013524 A US201314013524 A US 201314013524A US 2013345532 A1 US2013345532 A1 US 2013345532A1
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  • Medical ventilator systems have been long used to provide supplemental oxygen support to patients. These ventilators typically comprise a source of pressurized oxygen which is fluidly connected to the patient through a conduit. Some ventilator systems monitor the patient during ventilation. In some systems, the pulse arterial oxygen saturation (SpO 2 ) is monitored via a pulse oximeter attached to the patient.
  • SpO 2 pulse arterial oxygen saturation
  • a pulse oximeter includes a light sensor that is placed at a site on a patient, usually a. fingertip, toe, forehead or earlobe, or in the case of a neonate, across a foot.
  • Light which may be produced by alight source integrated into the pulse oximeter, containing both red and infrared wavelengths is directed onto the skin of the patient and the light that passes through the skin is detected. by the sensor. The intensity of light in each wavelength is measured by the sensor over time.
  • the graph of light intensity versus time is referred to as the photoplethysmogram (PPG) or, more commonly, simply as the “pleth.” From the waveform of the PPG, it is possible to identify the pulse rate of the patient and when each individual pulse occurs.
  • PPG photoplethysmogram
  • Some of previously known medical ventilators attempt to automate the adjustment of fractional inspired oxygen (FiO 2 ) as a function of the patient's SpO 2 . While these previously known automated ventilation systems utilize the oximeter readings for improving ventilation, patient care could be improved by further coordinating the operation of the two devices, particularly by integrating the analysis, storage and display of particular aspects of oximeter data and respiratory data.
  • FEO 2 fractional inspired oxygen
  • This disclosure describes systems and methods for managing the ventilation of a patient being ventilated by a medical ventilator.
  • the disclosure describes a novel approach of displaying ventilator information integrated with oximeter information.
  • the disclosure further describes a novel approach of alarming based on the integration of ventilator information with oximeter information.
  • this disclosure describes a method for managing the ventilation of a patient being ventilated by a medical ventilator.
  • the method includes:
  • the disclosure also describes another method for managing the ventilation of a patient being ventilated by a medical. ventilator.
  • the method includes:
  • the disclosure further describes another method for managing c ventilation of a patient being ventilated by a medical ventilator.
  • the method includes:
  • the disclosure also describes a computer-readable medium having computer-executable instructions for performing a method for managing the ventilation of a patient being ventilated by a medical ventilator.
  • the method includes:
  • the disclosure also describes a medical ventilator system.
  • the medical ventilator system includes means for repeatedly monitoring a patient during ventilation with an oximeter, means for repeatedly monitoring an oxygen saturation level of blood in the patient during, ventilation, means for repeatedly monitoring a PEEP level of the patient, means for repeatedly graphing the oxygen saturation level of the blood in the patient in a mathematical relation to the PEEP level versus time, and means for repeatedly displaying a graph of the mathematical relationship versus time.
  • FIG. 1 illustrates an embodiment of a ventilator and oximeter connected to a human patient.
  • FIG. 2A illustrates an embodiment of a method for managing the ventilation of a patient being ventilated by a medical ventilator.
  • FIG. 2B illustrates an embodiment of a method for managing the ventilation of a patient being ventilated by a medical ventilator.
  • FIG. 3 illustrates an embodiment of a method for managing the ventilation of a patient being ventilated by a medical ventilator.
  • FIG. 4 illustrates an embodiment of a method for managing the ventilation of a patient being ventilated by a medical ventilator.
  • FIG. 5 illustrates an embodiment of a method for managing the ventilation of a patient being ventilated by a medical ventilator.
  • FIG. 6 illustrates an embodiment of a graph of a function of SpO 2 and PEEP of a patient on a medical ventilator versus time as displayed on a display screen.
  • FIG. 7 illustrates an embodiment of a graph of SpO 2 and PEEP of a patient on a medical ventilator versus time as displayed on a display screen.
  • FIG. 8 illustrates an embodiment of a graph of SpO 2 and PEEP of a patient on a medical ventilator versus time as displayed on display screen.
  • FIG. 9 illustrates an embodiment of a graph of a function of SpO 2 and PEEP of a patient on a medical ventilator versus time as displayed on a display screen.
  • FIG. 10 illustrates an embodiment of a graph of a function of SpO 2 and PEEP of a patient on a medical ventilator versus time as displayed on a display screen.
  • FIG. 11 illustrates an embodiment of a graph of a function of SpO 2 and PEEP of a patient on a medical ventilator versus time as displayed on a display screen.
  • FIG. 12 illustrates an embodiment of a graph of a SpO 2 , FiO 2 , and PEEP of a patient on a medical ventilator versus time as displayed on a display screen.
  • FIG. 13 illustrates an embodiment of a graph of a function of SpO 2 , FiO 2 , and PEEP of a patient on a medical ventilator versus time as displayed on a display screen.
  • ventilators are used to provide a breathing gas to a patient who may otherwise be unable to breathe sufficiently.
  • pressurized air and oxygen sources are often available from wall outlets.
  • ventilators may also provide pressure regulating valves (or regulators) connected to localized sources of pressurized air and pressurized oxygen.
  • pressure regulating valves or regulators
  • Internal to the ventilator are regulating valves that function to regulate flow so that respiratory gas having a desired concentration of oxygen is supplied to the patient at desired pressures and rates.
  • Ventilators capable of operating independently of external sources of pressurized air are also available.
  • While operating a ventilator it is desirable to control the percentage of oxygen in the gas supplied by the ventilator to the patient. Further, it is desirable to monitor the oxygen saturation level of blood (SpO 2 level) of a patient. Accordingly, medical care facilities typically have oximeters for non-invasively determining the SpO 2 level of a patient.
  • ventilators and oximeters are often used on the same patient, ventilators typically display data based solely on respiratory data monitored by the ventilator. Further, oximeters typically display data based solely on the oximeter readings. However, it is desirable to display information that incorporates oximeter data with ventilator data for the patient, ventilator operator, and/or medical caregiver,
  • the present disclosure describes trended SpO 2 data that is graphically depicted on a display as a function of a Positive End-Expiratory Pressure (PEEP) and/or other respiratory parameters such as FiO 2 .
  • PEEP is the pressure exerted at the end of expiration to oppose passive emptying of the lung and to keep the airway pressure above the atmospheric pressure.
  • FIG. 1 illustrates an embodiment of a ventilator 20 connected to a human patient 24 .
  • Ventilator 20 includes a pneumatic system 22 (also referred to as a pressure generating system 22 ) for circulating breathing gases to and from patient 24 via the ventilation tubing system 26 , which couples the patient 24 to the pneumatic system 22 via physical patient interface 28 and ventilator circuit 30 .
  • Ventilator 20 also includes an oximeter 62 for determining the SpO 2 of patient 24 , which is operatively coupled to the ventilator 20 during ventilation,
  • Ventilator circuit 30 could be a two-limb or one-limb circuit 30 for carrying gas to and from the patient 24 .
  • a wye fitting 36 may be provided as shown to couple the patient interface 28 to the inspiratory limb 32 and the expiratory limb 34 of the circuit 30 ,
  • the patient interface 28 may be invasive or non-invasive, and of any configuration suitable for communicating a flow of breathing gas from the patient circuit 30 to an airway of the patient 24 .
  • suitable patient interface 28 devices include a nasal mask, nasal/oral mask (which is shown in FIG. 1 ), nasal prong, full-face mask, tracheal tube, endotracheal tube, nasal pillow, etc.
  • Pneumatic system 22 may be configured in a variety of ways.
  • system 22 includes an expiratory module 40 coupled with an expiratory limb 34 and an inspiratory module 42 coupled with an inspiratory limb 32 .
  • Compressor 44 or another source or sources of pressurized gas e.g., pressured air and/or oxygen
  • the pneumatic system 22 may include a variety of other components, including sources for pressurized air and/or oxygen, mixing modules, valves, sensors, tubing, filters, etc.
  • the oximeter 62 is connected to a patient oximeter sensor 64 . As illustrated, in an embodiment, the oximeter 62 is a completely separate and independent component from the ventilator 20 . In an alternative embodiment, the oximeter 62 is part of the ventilator system or the pneumatic system 22 .
  • the oximeter 62 determines an oxygen gas saturation level of blood in the patient based on the patient readings taken by the pulse oximeter sensor 64 during ventilation of patient 24 by the ventilator 20 .
  • the oximeter sends the measured oxygen saturation level of the blood of patient 24 to a controller 50 .
  • the controller 50 may be any individual controller or combination of controllers within ventilator 20 or operatively coupled to ventilator 20 .
  • the controller 50 includes a SpO 2 controller, PEEP controller and/or FiO 2 controller, Controller 50 monitors the PEEP of patient 24 ,
  • controller 50 sends a graph plotting the SpO 2 and PEEP of patient 24 in two separate lines versus time on the same graph to display 59 .
  • controller 50 sends the necessary data to the display 59 for displaying a graph plotting a function of SpO 2 and PEEP versus time.
  • controller 50 monitors the fractional inspired oxygen (FiO 2 ) delivered to patient 24 .
  • controller 50 sends the necessary data to display 59 for displaying a graph plotting SpO 2 , FiO 2 and PEEP of patient 24 in three separate lines versus time on the same graph.
  • controller 50 sends the necessary data to display 59 for displaying a graph plotting a function of FiO 2 , SpO 2 and PEEP versus time on a graph.
  • the function of SpO 2 and PEEP or FiO 2 , SpO 2 and PEEP may be the multiplication, addition, subtraction, ratio and/or any other mathematical relationship between the separate readings. This function is then plotted on a graph versus time.
  • controller 50 sends the necessary data to the display 59 for displaying a graph plotting the blood gas oxygen saturation level along with the fractional inspired oxygen concentration and PEEP to graphically depict the relationship between FiO 2 , SpO 2 and PEEP.
  • the graph is displayed on an oximeter display, In another embodiment, the graph is displayed on a ventilator display 59 .
  • the graph may display upper and/or lower preset thresholds for the plotted line or lines.
  • the term “preset” refers to any parameter that is calculated by the operator, entered by the operator, set during configuration, or selected by the operator.
  • the graph may designate with lines, colors, and/or shapes a preset threshold for the plotted line or lines,
  • the preset threshold marker provides the patient, ventilator operator, and/or medical caregiver with a. quick and easy way to check the status of the patient. Further, the patient, ventilator operator, and/or medical caregiver can determine with one glance the severity of a preset threshold breach.
  • the severity of the breach is determined by the amount by which the parameter exceeds the preset threshold, the magnitude of the breach and the duration of the breach, which are fully visible in this embodiment to the patient. ventilator operator, and/or medical caregiver on the displayed graph. Further, the graph illustrates the relationship between SpO 2 and PEEP or SpO 2 and FiO 2 at a glance providing the operator with additional useful information for operating the ventilator. In another embodiment, the graph illustrates the relationship between SpO 2 , FiO 2 , and PEEP at a glance providing the operator with additional useful information for managing the ventilator.
  • the plotting of the data is performed by a graph module 57 in controller 50 .
  • the graph module 57 interprets the SpO 2 , and PEEP data. and/or FiO 2 data and converts this information into the form necessary for graphing the SpO 2 and PEEP and/or FiO 2 or a function of SpO 7 and PEEP versus time and/or a function of SpO 2 , FiO 2 , and PEEP versus time and for displaying the determined graph on a display screen.
  • the graph module 57 is part of the oximeter 62 .
  • the graph module 57 includes a processor and is a separate and independent component from the controller 50 .
  • controller 50 issues an alarm based on the graphed information to notify the operator, patient, and/or medical caregiver that the patient requires assistance or a change in ventilator parameters and/or features is desirable. For example, if the function of SpO 2 and PEEP and/or FiO 2 falls below or above a preset threshold in a patient, the controller 50 may execute an alarm.
  • the alarm may be any visual and/or audio cue supplemental to the graphed information that notifies the patient, operator, and/or medical care giver of a preset threshold breach.
  • controller 50 determines if the PEEP of patient 24 drops before a drop in SpO 2 , such as could occur in response to a clinician lowering PEEP.
  • controller 50 determines that PEEP dropped before a drop in SpO 2
  • controller 50 executes a 2 nd type SpO 2 alarm
  • a “2 nd type SpO 2 alarm” is any suitable audio and/or visual warning supplemental to the graph information that notifies the patient, operator, and/or medical care giver of a preset threshold breach with a drop in PEEP prior to a drop in SpO 2
  • a “3 rd type SpO 2 alarm” is any suitable audio and/or visual warning supplemental to the graph information that notifies the patient, operator, and/or medical care giver of a preset threshold breach with a drop in FiO 2 prior to a drop in SpO 2 .
  • a “3 rd type SpO 2 alarm” is any suitable audio and/or visual warning supplemental to the graph information that notifies the patient, operator, and/or medical care giver of a preset threshold breach with a drop in FiO 2 prior to a drop in SpO 2 .
  • the controller 50 determines if SpO 2 drops independently of a change in PEEP and/or FiO 2 . If controller 50 determines a drop in SpO 2 independent of a change in PEEP and/or FiO 2 , the controller 50 executes a first type oxygen saturation or 1 st type SpO 2 alarm.
  • a “1 st type SpO 2 alarm” is any suitable audio and/or visual warning supplemental to the graph information that notifies the patient, operator, and/or medical care giver of a preset threshold breach with a drop in SpO 2 independent of a change in PEEP and/or FiO 2 .
  • the ventilator may alarm if the plotted parameter exceeds the preset threshold.
  • the alarm may include a visual cue and/or an audio cue. Further, the alarm may offer different levels or degrees of visual cues and/or audio cues depending upon the severity of the preset threshold breach.
  • Controller 50 is operatively coupled with pneumatic system 22 , signal measurement and acquisition systems, and an operator interface 52 , which may be provided to enable an operator to interact with the ventilator 20 (e.g., change ventilator settings, select operational modes, view monitored parameters, e(c.).
  • controller 50 is operatively coupled with a SpO 2 controller, PEEP controller, and/or FiO 2 controller.
  • Controller 50 may include memory 54 , one or more processors 56 , storage 58 , and/or other components of the type commonly found in command and control computing devices.
  • the memory 54 is non-transitory computer-readable storage media that stores software that is executed by the processor 56 and which controls the operation of the ventilator 20 .
  • the memory 54 comprises one or more solid-state storage devices such as flash memory chips.
  • the memory 54 may be mass storage connected to the processor 56 through a mass storage controller (not shown) and a communications bus (not shown).
  • Non-transitory computer-readable storage media includes volatile and non-volatile, removable and non-removable media implemented in any method or technology for storage of information such as computer-readable instructions, data structures, program modules or other data.
  • Non-transitory computer-readable storage media includes, but is not limited to, RAM, ROM, EPROM, EEPROM, flash memory or other solid state memory technology, CD-ROM, DVD, or other optical storage, magnetic disk storage or other magnetic storage devices, or any other medium which can be used to store the desired information and which can be accessed by the processor 56 .
  • the controller 50 issues commands to pneumatic system 22 in order to control the breathing assistance provided to the patient 24 by the ventilator 20 .
  • the specific commands may be based on inputs received from patient 24 , pneumatic system 22 and sensors, operator interface 52 and/or other components of the ventilator 20 .
  • operator interface 52 includes a display 59 that is touch-sensitive, enabling the display 59 to serve both as an input user interface and an output device.
  • the display 59 can display any type of ventilation information, such as sensor readings, parameters, commands, alarms, warnings, and smart prompts (i.e., ventilator determined operator suggestions).
  • display 59 further displays oximeter and ventilator information, such as a graph of SpO 2 in relation to PEEP versus time.
  • an oximeter display or monitor displays oximeter and ventilator information, such as a graph of SpO 2 in relation to PEEP versus time.
  • display 59 further displays oximeter and ventilator information, such as a graph of SpO 2 in relation to PEEP and FiO 2 versus time.
  • oximeter display or monitor displays oximeter and ventilator information, such as a graph of SpO 2 in relation to PEEP and FiO 2 versus time.
  • Method 200 performs a patient monitoring operation 202 ,
  • the patient monitoring operation 202 utilizes an oximeter to monitor the status of a patient during ventilation,
  • the oximeter is operatively coupled to the controller of the ventilation system.
  • method 200 performs a SpO 2 monitoring operation 204 .
  • the SpO 2 monitoring operation 204 determines the SpO 2 of the patient from patient data gathered by patient monitoring operation 202 .
  • the SpO 2 monitoring operation 204 can be performed by the oximeter and/or the ventilator by utilizing oximeter sensor readings to monitor the SpO 2 of the patient.
  • method 200 performs a PEEP monitoring operation 206 .
  • the PEEP monitoring operation 206 monitors the PEEP of the patient during ventilation.
  • the PEEP monitoring operation 206 may monitor the PEEP of the patient with one or more flow and/or pressure sensors depending on the configuration of the ventilator. The reading from the flow and/or pressure sensors may be utilized, to monitor the PEEP of the patient.
  • Method 200 performs a graphing operation 208 .
  • the graphing operation 208 graphs SpO 2 and PEEP versus time.
  • graphing operation 208 graphs PEEP and SpO 2 as separate lines on one graph
  • graphing operation 208 calculates a function of PEEP and SpO 2 and graphs this number as one line verse time.
  • the function of SpO 2 and PEEP may be the multiplication, addition, subtraction, ratio and/or any other mathematical relationship between of the separate readings.
  • the graphing operation 208 is performed by a controller, Further, the controller may include a graphing module for receiving and interpreting the PEEP and SpO 2 data to correctly graph this data verse time. The graphing operation 208 converts the PEEP and SpO 2 data into graphable information and displayable information.
  • Method 200 also performs a display operation 210 .
  • Display operation 210 displays the graph created by graphing operation 208 .
  • the displaying operation 210 may display the graph on a display in the oximeter. and/or ventilator. As illustrated in FIGS, 6 through 11 , an embodiment of a graph of a function of SpO 2 and PEEP or separate SpO 2 and PEEP readings of a patient on a medical ventilator versus time as displayed on a display screen is shown.
  • method 200 further performs a preset threshold display operation 212 .
  • the preset threshold display operation 212 displays at least one preset threshold on the graph displayed by display operation 210 .
  • the preset threshold provides the patient, operator, and/or medical care giver with a quick reference point to determine the status of the patient during ventilation.
  • preset threshold display operation 212 displays an upper and a lower preset threshold limit on the graphed function of SpO 2 and PEEP or each reading individually.
  • Preset threshold display operation 212 may depict a preset threshold with color, symbols, lines, light, and/or text.
  • the preset threshold may be preset by the operator, configured into the ventilator based on the ventilator settings, and/or selected by the operator.
  • method 200 may further perform a preset threshold determination operation 214 .
  • the preset threshold. determination operation 214 determines if PEEP, SpO 2 , and/or a function of PEEP and SpO 2 exceeds a preset threshold. If preset threshold determination operation 214 determines that PEEP, SpO 2 , and/or a function of PEEP and SpO 2 exceeds a preset threshold, preset threshold determination operation 214 has method 200 perform PEEP determination operation 216 . If preset threshold determination operation 214 determines that PEEP, SpO 2 , and/or a function of PEEP and SpO 2 do not exceed a preset threshold, preset threshold determination operation 214 has method 200 perform patient monitoring operation 202 again.
  • method 200 may further perform a PEEP determination operation 216 ,
  • the PEEP determination operation 216 determines if PEEP changes prior to a SpO 2 drop after preset threshold determination operation 214 determines that a preset threshold had been exceeded. If PEEP determination operation 216 determines that PEEP changed prior to a SpO 2 drop, PEEP determination operation 216 has method 200 perform a 2 nd type SpO 2 alarm operation 218 . If PEEP determination operation 216 determines that SpO 2 dropped independently of a change in PEEP, PEEP determination operation 216 has method 200 perform a 1 st type SpO 2 alarm operation 220 .
  • method. 200 may perform a 2 nd type SpO 2 alarm operation 218 .
  • Second type SpO 2 alarm operation 218 executes a specific alarm that notifies the operator that a preset threshold was exceeded during which PEEP change(prior to a drop in SpO 2 .
  • the 2 nd type SpO 2 alarm may be any visual and/or audio cue.
  • method 200 may perform 1 st type SpO 2 alarm operation 220 .
  • First type SpO 2 alarm operation 220 executes a specific alarm that notifies the operator that a preset threshold was exceeded during which PEEP did not change prior to a drop in SpO 2 .
  • the 1 st type SpO 2 alarm may be any visual and/or audio cue.
  • method 200 After performing the 2 nd type SpO 2 alarm operation 218 or the 1 st type SpO 2 alarm operation 220 , method 200 performs patient monitoring operation 202 again.
  • method 200 further monitors a FiO 2 level of the patient, graphs the oxygen saturation level of the blood in the patient as a function of the FiO 2 level and PEEP versus time, and then displays in the graph the oxygen saturation level of the blood in the patient as a function of the FiO 2 level and PEEP versus time, Accordingly, method 200 may further determine that the either function is outside a preset threshold. If method 200 determines that the FiO 2 of the patient dropped prior to a drop in the oxygen saturation level of the blood in the patient, method 200 executes a 3 rd type SpO 2 alarm.
  • method 200 determines that the PEEP of the patient dropped prior to a drop in the oxygen saturation level of the blood in the patient, determines a 2 rd type SpO 2 alarm.
  • method 200 determines that the oxygen saturation level of the blood in the patient dropped independently of a drop in PEEP and/or FiO 2 , then method 200 executes a first type oxygen saturation alarm.
  • the step of graphing the oxygen saturation level of the blood in the patient as a function of the FiO 2 level and PEEP versus time performed by method 200 can include converting PEEP data, oxygen saturation level data, and FiO 2 data into plotted graph and into displayable information.
  • Method 300 performs a patient monitoring operation 302 .
  • the patient monitoring operation 302 utilizes an oximeter to monitor the status of a patient during ventilation.
  • the oximeter is operatively coupled to the controller of the ventilation system.
  • method 300 performs a SpO 2 monitoring operation 304 .
  • the SpO 2 monitoring operation 304 determines the SpO 2 of the patient based on the results of the patient monitoring operation 302 .
  • the SpO 2 monitoring operation 304 can be performed by the oximeter or the ventilator,
  • the oximeter or the ventilator utilizes oximeter sensor readings to monitor the SpO 2 of the patient.
  • method 300 performs a PEEP monitoring operation 306 .
  • the PEEP monitoring operation 306 monitors the PEEP of the patient during ventilation.
  • the PEEP monitoring operation 306 may monitor the PEEP of the patient with a flow and/or pressure sensor. The reading from the flow and/or pressure sensor may be utilized to monitor the PEEP of the patient.
  • Method 300 performs a graphing operation 308 ,
  • the graphing operation 308 graphs SpO 2 and PEEP versus time.
  • graphing operation 308 graphs PEEP and SpO 2 as separate lines on one graph.
  • graphing operation 308 calculates a function of PEEP and SpO 2 and graphs this number in one line verse time.
  • the function of SpO 2 and PEEP may be the multiplication, addition, subtraction, ratio and/or any other mathematical relationship between the separate readings.
  • the graphing operation 308 is performed by a controller. Further, the controller may include a graphing module for receiving and interpreting the PEEP and SpO 2 data to correctly graph this data verse time. The graphing operation 308 converts the PEEP and SpO 2 data into graphable information and displayable information.
  • Method 300 also performs :display operation 310 .
  • Display operation 310 displays the graph created by graphing step 308 .
  • the displaying operation 310 may display the graph on a display in the oximeter and/or ventilator.
  • FIGS. 6 through 11 an embodiment of a graph of a function of SpO 2 and PEEP or separate SpO 2 and PEEP readings of a patient on a medical ventilator versus time as displayed on a display screen is shown.
  • method 300 performs a preset threshold. display operation 312 .
  • the preset threshold display operation 312 displays at least one preset threshold on the graph displayed by display operation 310 .
  • the preset threshold provides the patient, operator, and/or medical care giver with a quick reference point to determine the status of the patient during ventilation,
  • preset threshold display operation 312 displays an upper and a lower preset threshold limit on the graph.
  • Preset threshold display operation 312 may depict a preset threshold with color, symbols, lines, light, and/or text.
  • the preset threshold may be preset by the operator, configured into the ventilator based on the ventilator settings, and/or selected by the Operator.
  • method 300 performs a preset threshold determination operation 314 .
  • the preset threshold determination operation 314 determines if PEEP, SpO 2 , and/or a function of PEEP and SpO 2 preset threshold was exceeded. If preset threshold determination operation 314 determines that a preset threshold was exceeded, preset threshold determination operation 314 has method. 300 perform an alarm operation 316 . If preset threshold determination operation 314 determines that preset threshold was not exceeded, preset threshold determination operation 314 has method 300 perform patient monitoring, operation 302 again.
  • Method 300 performs an alarm operation 316 ,
  • the alarm operation 316 executes an alarm to notify the operator that a preset threshold has been exceeded.
  • the alarm may be any visual and/or audio cue.
  • method 300 performs patient monitoring operation 302 again.
  • Method 400 performs a patient monitoring operation 402 .
  • the patient monitoring operation 402 utilizes an oximeter to monitor the status of a patient during ventilation.
  • the oximeter is operatively coupled to the controller of the ventilation system.
  • method 400 performs a SpO 2 monitoring operation 404 .
  • the SpO 2 monitoring operation 404 determines the SpO 2 of the patient based. on the results of the patient monitoring operation 402 .
  • the SpO 2 monitoring operation 404 can be performed by the oximeter and/or the ventilator.
  • the oximeter and/or the ventilator utilize oximeter sensor readings to monitor the SpO 2 of the patient.
  • method 400 performs a PEEP monitoring operation 406 .
  • the PEEP monitoring operation 406 monitors the PEEP of the patient during ventilation.
  • the PEEP monitoring operation 406 may monitor the PEEP of the patient with a flow and/or pressure sensor. The reading from the flow and/or pressure sensor may be utilized to monitor the PEEP of the patient.
  • method 400 performs a FiO 2 monitoring operation 407 .
  • the FiO 2 . monitoring operation 402 monitors the FiO 2 of the patient during ventilation.
  • the FiO 2 monitoring operation 402 may monitor the FiO 2 of the patient with a gas sensor and/or a flow and/or. pressure sensor. The reading from the gas sensor may be utilized to monitor the FiO 2 of the patient.
  • Method 400 performs a graphing operation 408 ,
  • the graphing operation 408 graphs SpO 2 , FiO 2 , and PEEP versus time.
  • graphing operation 408 graphs PEEP, FiO 2 , and SpO 2 as separate lines on one graph.
  • graphing operation 408 calculates a function of PEEP, FiO 2 , and SpO 2 and graphs this number in one line verse time.
  • the function of FiO 2 , SpO 2 and PEEP may be the multiplication, addition, subtraction, ratio and/or any other mathematical relationship between the separate readings.
  • the graphing operation 408 is performed by a controller.
  • the controller may be located in the oximeter and/or the ventilator. Further, the controller may include a graphing module for receiving and interpreting the PEEP, FiO 2 , and SpO 2 data to correctly graph this data verse time.
  • the graphing operation 408 converts the PEEP, FiO 2 , and SpO 2 data into graphable information and displayable information.
  • Method 400 also performs a display operation 410 .
  • Display operation 410 displays the graph created by graphing step 408 .
  • the displaying operation 410 may display the graph on a display in the oximeter and/or ventilator, As illustrated in FIGS. 12 and 13 , an embodiment of a graph of a function of FiO 2 , SpO 2 and PEEP or separate SpO 2 , FiO 2 , and PEEP readings of a patient on a medical ventilator versus time as displayed on a display screen is shown.
  • method 400 performs a preset threshold display operation 412 ,
  • the preset threshold display operation 412 displays at least one preset threshold on the graph displayed by display operation 408 ,
  • the preset threshold provides the patient, operator, and/or medical care giver with a quick reference point to determine the status of the patient during ventilation.
  • preset threshold display operation 412 displays an upper and a lower preset threshold limit on the graph
  • Preset threshold display operation 412 may depict a preset threshold with color, symbols, lines, light, and/or text.
  • the preset threshold may be preset by the operator, configured into the ventilator based on the ventilator settings, and/or selected by the operator.
  • method 400 performs a preset threshold determination operation 414 .
  • the preset threshold determination operation 414 determines if a PEEP, FiO 2 , SpO 2 , and/or a function of PEEP, FiO 2 , and SpO 2 preset threshold was exceeded. If preset threshold determination operation 414 determines that a preset threshold was exceeded, preset threshold determination operation 414 has method 400 perform an alarm operation 416 . If preset threshold determination operation 414 determines that a preset threshold was not exceeded, preset threshold determination operation 414 has method 400 perform patient monitoring operation 402 again,
  • Method 400 performs an alarm operation 416 ,
  • the alarm operation 416 executes an alarm to notify the operator that a preset threshold has been exceeded.
  • the alarm may be any visual and/or audio cue.
  • method 400 performs patient monitoring operation 402 again.
  • Method 500 performs a patient monitoring operation 502 .
  • the patient monitoring operation 502 utilizes an oximeter to monitor the status of a patient during ventilation.
  • the oximeter is operatively coupled to the controller of the ventilation system.
  • method 500 performs a SpO 2 monitoring operation 504 .
  • the SpO 2 monitoring operation 504 determines the SpO 2 of the patient based on the data gathered by the patient monitoring operation 502 .
  • the SpO 2 monitoring operation 504 can be performed by the oximeter or the ventilator, The oximeter or the ventilation utilizes oximeter sensor readings to monitor the SpO 2 of the patient.
  • method 500 performs a FiO 2 monitoring operation 506 .
  • the FiO 2 monitoring operation 506 monitors the FiO 2 of the patient during ventilation.
  • the FiO 2 monitoring operation 506 may monitor the FiO 2 of the patient with a gas sensor and/or a flow and/or pressure sensor. The reading from the gas sensor may be utilized to monitor the FiO 2 of the patient.
  • Method 500 performs a graphing operation 508 .
  • the graphing operation 508 graphs SpO 2 and FiO 2 versus time.
  • graphing operation 508 graphs FiO 2 and SpO 2 as separate lines on one graph.
  • graphing operation 508 calculates a function of FiO 2 and SpO 2 and graphs this number in one line verse time, The function of SpO 2 and FiO 2 may be the multiplication, addition, subtraction, and/or ratio of the separate readings,
  • the graphing operation 508 is performed by a controller.
  • the controller may be located in the oximeter and/or the ventilator. Further, the controller may include a graphing module for receiving and interpreting the raw FiO 2 and SpO 2 data to correctly graph this data verse time.
  • the graphing operation 508 converts the raw FiO 2 and SpO 2 data into graphable information and displayable information.
  • Method 500 also performs a display operation 510 .
  • Display operation 510 displays the graph created by graphing step 508 .
  • the displaying operation 510 may display the graph on a display in the oximeter, and/or ventilator.
  • method 500 performs a preset threshold display operation 512 .
  • the preset threshold display operation 512 displays at least one preset threshold on the graph displayed by display operation 508 .
  • the preset threshold provides the patient, operator, and/or medical care giver with a quick reference point to determine the status of the patient during ventilation.
  • preset threshold display operation 512 displays an upper and a lower preset threshold limit on the graph
  • Preset threshold display operation 512 may depict a preset threshold with color, symbols, lines, light, and/or text.
  • the preset threshold may be preset by the operator, configured into the ventilator based on the ventilator settings, and/or selected by the Operator.
  • method 500 performs a preset threshold determination operation 514 .
  • the preset threshold determination operation 514 determines if a FiO 2 , SpO 2 , and/or a function of FiO 2 and SpO 2 preset threshold was exceeded. If preset threshold determination operation 514 determines that a preset threshold was exceeded, preset threshold determination operation 514 has method. 500 perform an alarm operation 516 . If preset threshold determination operation 514 determines that preset threshold was not exceeded, preset threshold determination operation 514 has method 500 perform patient monitoring, operation 502 again.
  • Method 500 performs an alarm operation 516 .
  • the alarm operation 516 executes an alarm to notify the operator that a preset threshold has been exceeded.
  • the alarm may be any visual and/or audio cue.
  • method 500 performs patient monitoring operation 502 again.
  • a computer-readable medium having computer-executable instructions for performing a method for managing the ventilation of a patient being ventilated by a medical ventilator is disclosed.
  • the method includes repeatedly performing the steps disclosed in method 200 , method 300 , method 400 , or method 500 .
  • a medical ventilator system in another embodiment, includes means for repeatedly monitoring a patient during ventilation with an oximeter, means for repeatedly monitoring an oxygen saturation level of blood in the patient during ventilation, means for repeatedly monitoring a PEEP level of the patient, means for repeatedly graphing the oxygen saturation level of the blood in the patient as a function of the PEEP level versus time, and means for repeatedly displaying a graph of the function versus time.
  • the means for the medical ventilator system are all illustrated in FIG. 1 and description above in the description of FIG. 1 .
  • the means described above for FIG. 1 and illustrated in FIG. 1 are exemplary only and are not meant to be limiting.
  • FIGS. 7 , 8 , and 11 The following are embodiments of graphs that depict PEEP and SpO 2 as separate lines versus time that can be displayed on a display screen.
  • a display may show a graph with an upper and lower preset threshold for two separate lines depicting the patient's SpO 2 and PEEP during ventilation versus time in seconds as illustrated in FIGS. 7 , 8 , and 11 .
  • FIG. 7 both PEEP and SpO 2 remain within the upper and lower preset thresholds depicted by the shaded areas
  • FIG, 8 illustrates a preset threshold that was exceeded first by a drop in PEEP and followed by a drop in SpO 2 .
  • the appropriate scales for PEEP and SpO 2 may be displayed in any conventional manner.
  • FIG. 11 illustrates a preset threshold that was exceeded first by a drop in SpO 2 and then followed by a drop in PEEP.
  • FIG. 11 further illustrates a visual alarm icon that indicates that a preset threshold was exceeded first by a drop in SpO 2 followed by a drop in PEEP.
  • the visual alarm cue is a colored star that flashes in the corner of the graph. This alarm is exemplary only and does not limit the disclosure.
  • the function of SpO 2 and PEEP may be the multiplication, addition, subtraction, ratio, and/or any other mathematical relationship between the parameters.
  • PEEP and SpO 2 for any given period. e.g., for each monitoring cycle of 5 ms or for a group of monitoring cycles
  • P PEEP *O 2 % v. time e.g., for each monitoring cycle of 5 ms or for a group of monitoring cycles
  • any function of PEEP and SpO 2 of clinical value may be used.
  • a display may show a graph with an upper and lower preset threshold for the function of the patient's SpO 2 and PEEP during ventilation verse time in seconds.
  • a display may show a graph with only a lower preset threshold and one line depicting the function of the patient's SpO 2 and PEEP during ventilation verse time in seconds as illustrated in FIGS. 9 and 10 .
  • the lower preset threshold is the shaded. area in the graphs illustrated in FIGS. 9 and 10 .
  • FIGS. 9 and 10 further illustrate visual alarm icons that indicate that a preset threshold was exceeded by a drop in SpO 2 independently of a change in PEEP or was exceeded first by a drop in PEEP followed by a drop in SpO 2 .
  • the visual alarm icon is a colored star that flashes in the corner of the graph when a preset threshold is exceeded by a drop in SpO 2 independently of a change in PEEP.
  • the visual alarm icon is a colored circle that flashes in the corner of the graph when the preset threshold was exceeded first by a drop in PEEP followed by a drop in SpO 2 .
  • These alarms are exemplary only and do not limit the disclosure.
  • a display may show a graph with an upper and lower preset threshold for three separate lines depicting the patient's SpO 2 , FiO 2 , and PEEP during ventilation versus time in seconds as illustrated in FIG.
  • a preset threshold that was exceeded first by a drop in PEEP and followed by a drop in SpO 2 .
  • the appropriate scales for PEEP, FiO 2 , and SpO 2 may be displayed in any conventional manner.
  • the following is an embodiment of a graph that depicts a function of SpO 2 , PEEP, and FiO 2 versus time that can be displayed on a display screen.
  • the function of SpO 2 , PEEP and FiO 2 may be the multiplication, addition, subtraction, ratio, and/or any other mathematical relationship between the parameters.
  • PEEP, FiO 2 , and SpO 2 for any given period e.g., for each monitoring cycle of 5 ms or for a group of monitoring cycles
  • P FiO2 *P PEEP *O 2 % v. time e.g., for each monitoring cycle of 5 ms or for a group of monitoring cycles
  • any function of PEEP, FiO 2 , and SpO 2 of clinical value may he used.
  • a display may show a graph with an upper and/or lower preset threshold for the function of the patient's SpO 2 , FiO 2 , and PEEP during ventilation versus time in seconds.
  • FIG. 13 illustrates a graph displaying a lower preset threshold for the function of the patient's SpO 2 , FiO 2 , and PEEP during ventilation versus time in seconds.
  • the function of PEEP and SpO 2 exceeds the lower preset threshold depicted by the shaded areas activating an alarm icon (i.e. a colored star icon).
  • the displayed alarm is exemplary only and does not limit the disclosure.

Abstract

This disclosure describes systems and methods for managing the ventilation of a patient being ventilated by a medical ventilator. The disclosure describes a novel approach of displaying ventilator information integrated with oximeter information. The disclosure further describes a novel approach of alarming based on the integration of ventilator information with oximeter information.

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    BACKGROUND
  • Medical ventilator systems have been long used to provide supplemental oxygen support to patients. These ventilators typically comprise a source of pressurized oxygen which is fluidly connected to the patient through a conduit. Some ventilator systems monitor the patient during ventilation. In some systems, the pulse arterial oxygen saturation (SpO2) is monitored via a pulse oximeter attached to the patient.
  • A pulse oximeter includes a light sensor that is placed at a site on a patient, usually a. fingertip, toe, forehead or earlobe, or in the case of a neonate, across a foot. Light, which may be produced by alight source integrated into the pulse oximeter, containing both red and infrared wavelengths is directed onto the skin of the patient and the light that passes through the skin is detected. by the sensor. The intensity of light in each wavelength is measured by the sensor over time. The graph of light intensity versus time is referred to as the photoplethysmogram (PPG) or, more commonly, simply as the “pleth.” From the waveform of the PPG, it is possible to identify the pulse rate of the patient and when each individual pulse occurs. In addition, by comparing the intensities of two wavelengths when a pulse occurs, it is possible to determine blood oxygen saturation of hemoglobin in arterial blood. This relies on the observation that highly oxygenated blood will relatively absorb more red light and less infrared light than blood with a lower oxygen saturation.
  • Some of previously known medical ventilators attempt to automate the adjustment of fractional inspired oxygen (FiO2) as a function of the patient's SpO2. While these previously known automated ventilation systems utilize the oximeter readings for improving ventilation, patient care could be improved by further coordinating the operation of the two devices, particularly by integrating the analysis, storage and display of particular aspects of oximeter data and respiratory data.
  • SUMMARY
  • This disclosure describes systems and methods for managing the ventilation of a patient being ventilated by a medical ventilator. The disclosure describes a novel approach of displaying ventilator information integrated with oximeter information. The disclosure further describes a novel approach of alarming based on the integration of ventilator information with oximeter information.
  • In part, this disclosure describes a method for managing the ventilation of a patient being ventilated by a medical ventilator. The method includes:
      • a) monitoring a patient during ventilation with an oximeter;
      • b) monitoring an oxygen saturation level of blood in the patient during ventilation;
      • c) monitoring a PEEP level of the patient;
      • d) graphing the oxygen saturation level of the blood in the patient as a function of the PEEP level versus time; and.
      • e) displaying a graph of the function versus time.
  • The disclosure also describes another method for managing the ventilation of a patient being ventilated by a medical. ventilator. The method includes:
      • a) monitoring a patient during ventilation with an oximeter;
      • b) monitoring an oxygen saturation level of blood in the patient during ventilation based on readings from the oximeter;
      • c) monitoring a PEEP level of the patient;
      • d) graphing the oxygen saturation level of the blood in the patient versus time;
      • e) graphing the PEEP level of the patient versus time; and
      • f) displaying both the oxygen saturation level of the blood in the patient versus time and the PEEP level of the patient versus time on one graph.
  • The disclosure further describes another method for managing c ventilation of a patient being ventilated by a medical ventilator. The method includes:
      • a) monitoring a patient during ventilation with an oximeter;
      • b) monitoring an oxygen saturation level of blood in the patient during ventilation based on readings from the oximeter;
      • c) monitoring the PEEP of the patient;
      • d) monitoring the fractional inspired oxygen level of the patient;
      • e) graphing the oxygen saturation level of the blood in the patient versus time;
      • f) graphing the PEEP level of the patient versus time;
      • e) graphing the fractional inspired oxygen level of the patient versus time; and
      • f) displaying the oxygen saturation level of the blood in the patient versus time, the fractional inspired oxygen level of the patient versus time, and the PEEP level of the patient versus time on one graph.
  • Additionally, the disclosure also describes a computer-readable medium having computer-executable instructions for performing a method for managing the ventilation of a patient being ventilated by a medical ventilator. The method includes:
      • a) repeatedly monitoring a patient with an oximeter during ventilation;
      • b) repeatedly monitoring an oxygen saturation level of blood in the patient during ventilation;
      • c) repeatedly monitoring a PEEP level of the patient;
      • d) repeatedly graphing the oxygen saturation level of le blood in the patient in a mathematical relation to the PEEP level versus time; and
      • e) repeatedly displaying a graph of the mathematical relationship versus time.
  • Further, the disclosure also describes a medical ventilator system. The medical ventilator system includes means for repeatedly monitoring a patient during ventilation with an oximeter, means for repeatedly monitoring an oxygen saturation level of blood in the patient during, ventilation, means for repeatedly monitoring a PEEP level of the patient, means for repeatedly graphing the oxygen saturation level of the blood in the patient in a mathematical relation to the PEEP level versus time, and means for repeatedly displaying a graph of the mathematical relationship versus time.
  • These and various other features as well as advantages which characterize the systems and methods described herein will be apparent from a reading of the following detailed description and a review of the associated drawings. Additional features are set forth in the description which follows, and in part will be apparent from the description, or may he learned by practice of the technology. The benefits and features of the technology will be realized and attained by the structure particularly pointed out in the written description and claims hereof as well as the appended drawings.
  • It is to be understood that both the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory and are intended to provide further explanation of the invention as claimed.
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  • The following drawing figures, which form a part of this application, are illustrative of embodiment systems and methods described below and arc not meant to limit the scope of the invention in any manner, which scope shall be based on the claims appended hereto.
  • FIG. 1 illustrates an embodiment of a ventilator and oximeter connected to a human patient.
  • FIG. 2A illustrates an embodiment of a method for managing the ventilation of a patient being ventilated by a medical ventilator.
  • FIG. 2B illustrates an embodiment of a method for managing the ventilation of a patient being ventilated by a medical ventilator.
  • FIG. 3 illustrates an embodiment of a method for managing the ventilation of a patient being ventilated by a medical ventilator.
  • FIG. 4 illustrates an embodiment of a method for managing the ventilation of a patient being ventilated by a medical ventilator.
  • FIG. 5 illustrates an embodiment of a method for managing the ventilation of a patient being ventilated by a medical ventilator.
  • FIG. 6 illustrates an embodiment of a graph of a function of SpO2 and PEEP of a patient on a medical ventilator versus time as displayed on a display screen.
  • FIG. 7 illustrates an embodiment of a graph of SpO2 and PEEP of a patient on a medical ventilator versus time as displayed on a display screen.
  • FIG. 8 illustrates an embodiment of a graph of SpO2 and PEEP of a patient on a medical ventilator versus time as displayed on display screen.
  • FIG. 9 illustrates an embodiment of a graph of a function of SpO2 and PEEP of a patient on a medical ventilator versus time as displayed on a display screen.
  • FIG. 10 illustrates an embodiment of a graph of a function of SpO2 and PEEP of a patient on a medical ventilator versus time as displayed on a display screen.
  • FIG. 11 illustrates an embodiment of a graph of a function of SpO2 and PEEP of a patient on a medical ventilator versus time as displayed on a display screen.
  • FIG. 12 illustrates an embodiment of a graph of a SpO2, FiO2, and PEEP of a patient on a medical ventilator versus time as displayed on a display screen.
  • FIG. 13 illustrates an embodiment of a graph of a function of SpO2, FiO2, and PEEP of a patient on a medical ventilator versus time as displayed on a display screen.
  • DETAILED DESCRIPTION
  • Although the techniques introduced above and discussed in detail below may be implemented for a variety of medical devices, the present disclosure will discuss the implementation of these techniques in the context of a medical ventilator and oximeter for use in providing ventilation support to a human patient, The reader will understand that the technology described, in the context of a medical ventilator and oximeter for human patients could be adapted for use with other systems and purposes, such as treating non-human patients.
  • Medical ventilators are used to provide a breathing gas to a patient who may otherwise be unable to breathe sufficiently, In modem medical facilities, pressurized air and oxygen sources are often available from wall outlets. However, ventilators may also provide pressure regulating valves (or regulators) connected to localized sources of pressurized air and pressurized oxygen. Internal to the ventilator are regulating valves that function to regulate flow so that respiratory gas having a desired concentration of oxygen is supplied to the patient at desired pressures and rates. Ventilators capable of operating independently of external sources of pressurized air are also available.
  • While operating a ventilator, it is desirable to control the percentage of oxygen in the gas supplied by the ventilator to the patient. Further, it is desirable to monitor the oxygen saturation level of blood (SpO2 level) of a patient. Accordingly, medical care facilities typically have oximeters for non-invasively determining the SpO2 level of a patient.
  • Although ventilators and oximeters are often used on the same patient, ventilators typically display data based solely on respiratory data monitored by the ventilator. Further, oximeters typically display data based solely on the oximeter readings. However, it is desirable to display information that incorporates oximeter data with ventilator data for the patient, ventilator operator, and/or medical caregiver,
  • The present disclosure describes trended SpO2 data that is graphically depicted on a display as a function of a Positive End-Expiratory Pressure (PEEP) and/or other respiratory parameters such as FiO2. PEEP is the pressure exerted at the end of expiration to oppose passive emptying of the lung and to keep the airway pressure above the atmospheric pressure, By displaying the combination of SpO2 and PEEP, a significantly clearer picture of the time-based cause and effect of PEEP on SpO2. can be better inferred. This clearer picture allows a clinician to more appropriately adjust PEEP and/or oxygen levels.
  • Those skilled in the art will recognize that the methods and systems of the present disclosure may be implemented in many ways and as such are not to be limited by the foregoing exemplary embodiments and examples. In other words, functional elements being performed by a single or multiple components, in various combinations of hardware and software or firmware, and individual functions, can be distributed among software applications at either the client or server level or both. In this regard, any number of the features of the different embodiments described herein may be combined into single or multiple embodiments, and alternate embodiments having fewer than or more than all of the features herein described are possible. Functionality may also be, in whole or in part, distributed among multiple components, in manners now known or to become known. Thus, myriad software/hardware/firmware combinations are possible in achieving the functions, features, interfaces and preferences described herein. Moreover, the scope of the present disclosure covers conventionally known ways for carrying out the described features and functions and interfaces. and those variations and modifications that may be made to the hardware or software or firmware components described herein as would be understood by those skilled in the art now and hereafter.
  • FIG. 1 illustrates an embodiment of a ventilator 20 connected to a human patient 24. Ventilator 20 includes a pneumatic system 22 (also referred to as a pressure generating system 22) for circulating breathing gases to and from patient 24 via the ventilation tubing system 26, which couples the patient 24 to the pneumatic system 22 via physical patient interface 28 and ventilator circuit 30. Ventilator 20 also includes an oximeter 62 for determining the SpO2 of patient 24, which is operatively coupled to the ventilator 20 during ventilation,
  • Ventilator circuit 30 could be a two-limb or one-limb circuit 30 for carrying gas to and from the patient 24. In a two-limb embodiment as shown, a wye fitting 36 may be provided as shown to couple the patient interface 28 to the inspiratory limb 32 and the expiratory limb 34 of the circuit 30,
  • The present description contemplates that the patient interface 28 may be invasive or non-invasive, and of any configuration suitable for communicating a flow of breathing gas from the patient circuit 30 to an airway of the patient 24. Examples of suitable patient interface 28 devices include a nasal mask, nasal/oral mask (which is shown in FIG. 1), nasal prong, full-face mask, tracheal tube, endotracheal tube, nasal pillow, etc.
  • Pneumatic system 22 may be configured in a variety of ways. In the present example, system 22 includes an expiratory module 40 coupled with an expiratory limb 34 and an inspiratory module 42 coupled with an inspiratory limb 32. Compressor 44 or another source or sources of pressurized gas (e.g., pressured air and/or oxygen) is controlled through the use of one or more gas regulators. The pneumatic system 22 may include a variety of other components, including sources for pressurized air and/or oxygen, mixing modules, valves, sensors, tubing, filters, etc.
  • The oximeter 62 is connected to a patient oximeter sensor 64. As illustrated, in an embodiment, the oximeter 62 is a completely separate and independent component from the ventilator 20. In an alternative embodiment, the oximeter 62 is part of the ventilator system or the pneumatic system 22.
  • The oximeter 62 determines an oxygen gas saturation level of blood in the patient based on the patient readings taken by the pulse oximeter sensor 64 during ventilation of patient 24 by the ventilator 20. The oximeter sends the measured oxygen saturation level of the blood of patient 24 to a controller 50. The controller 50 may be any individual controller or combination of controllers within ventilator 20 or operatively coupled to ventilator 20. In one embodiment, the controller 50 includes a SpO2 controller, PEEP controller and/or FiO2 controller, Controller 50 monitors the PEEP of patient 24, In one embodiment, controller 50 sends a graph plotting the SpO2 and PEEP of patient 24 in two separate lines versus time on the same graph to display 59. In another embodiment, controller 50 sends the necessary data to the display 59 for displaying a graph plotting a function of SpO2 and PEEP versus time.
  • In an additional embodiment, controller 50 monitors the fractional inspired oxygen (FiO2) delivered to patient 24. In one embodiment, controller 50 sends the necessary data to display 59 for displaying a graph plotting SpO2, FiO2 and PEEP of patient 24 in three separate lines versus time on the same graph. In another embodiment, controller 50 sends the necessary data to display 59 for displaying a graph plotting a function of FiO2, SpO2 and PEEP versus time on a graph.
  • In this embodiment, the function of SpO2 and PEEP or FiO2, SpO2and PEEP may be the multiplication, addition, subtraction, ratio and/or any other mathematical relationship between the separate readings. This function is then plotted on a graph versus time. In an embodiment, controller 50 sends the necessary data to the display 59 for displaying a graph plotting the blood gas oxygen saturation level along with the fractional inspired oxygen concentration and PEEP to graphically depict the relationship between FiO2, SpO2 and PEEP.
  • In one embodiment, the graph is displayed on an oximeter display, In another embodiment, the graph is displayed on a ventilator display 59.
  • In another embodiment, the graph may display upper and/or lower preset thresholds for the plotted line or lines. As used herein, the term “preset” refers to any parameter that is calculated by the operator, entered by the operator, set during configuration, or selected by the operator. In this embodiment, the graph may designate with lines, colors, and/or shapes a preset threshold for the plotted line or lines, The preset threshold marker provides the patient, ventilator operator, and/or medical caregiver with a. quick and easy way to check the status of the patient. Further, the patient, ventilator operator, and/or medical caregiver can determine with one glance the severity of a preset threshold breach. The severity of the breach is determined by the amount by which the parameter exceeds the preset threshold, the magnitude of the breach and the duration of the breach, which are fully visible in this embodiment to the patient. ventilator operator, and/or medical caregiver on the displayed graph. Further, the graph illustrates the relationship between SpO2 and PEEP or SpO2 and FiO2 at a glance providing the operator with additional useful information for operating the ventilator. In another embodiment, the graph illustrates the relationship between SpO2, FiO2, and PEEP at a glance providing the operator with additional useful information for managing the ventilator.
  • In one embodiment, as illustrated in FIG. 1, the plotting of the data is performed by a graph module 57 in controller 50. The graph module 57 interprets the SpO2, and PEEP data. and/or FiO2 data and converts this information into the form necessary for graphing the SpO2 and PEEP and/or FiO2 or a function of SpO7 and PEEP versus time and/or a function of SpO2, FiO2, and PEEP versus time and for displaying the determined graph on a display screen. In an alternative embodiment, the graph module 57 is part of the oximeter 62. In another embodiment, the graph module 57 includes a processor and is a separate and independent component from the controller 50.
  • In a further embodiment, controller 50 issues an alarm based on the graphed information to notify the operator, patient, and/or medical caregiver that the patient requires assistance or a change in ventilator parameters and/or features is desirable. For example, if the function of SpO2 and PEEP and/or FiO2 falls below or above a preset threshold in a patient, the controller 50 may execute an alarm. The alarm may be any visual and/or audio cue supplemental to the graphed information that notifies the patient, operator, and/or medical care giver of a preset threshold breach. In another example, controller 50 determines if the PEEP of patient 24 drops before a drop in SpO2, such as could occur in response to a clinician lowering PEEP. In this embodiment, if controller 50 determines that PEEP dropped before a drop in SpO2, controller 50 executes a 2nd type SpO2 alarm, As used herein, a “2nd type SpO2 alarm” is any suitable audio and/or visual warning supplemental to the graph information that notifies the patient, operator, and/or medical care giver of a preset threshold breach with a drop in PEEP prior to a drop in SpO2. As used herein, a “3rd type SpO2 alarm” is any suitable audio and/or visual warning supplemental to the graph information that notifies the patient, operator, and/or medical care giver of a preset threshold breach with a drop in FiO2 prior to a drop in SpO2. In yet another example. the controller 50 determines if SpO2 drops independently of a change in PEEP and/or FiO2. If controller 50 determines a drop in SpO2 independent of a change in PEEP and/or FiO2, the controller 50 executes a first type oxygen saturation or 1st type SpO2 alarm. As used herein, a “1st type SpO2 alarm” is any suitable audio and/or visual warning supplemental to the graph information that notifies the patient, operator, and/or medical care giver of a preset threshold breach with a drop in SpO2 independent of a change in PEEP and/or FiO2.
  • In another embodiment, the ventilator may alarm if the plotted parameter exceeds the preset threshold. The alarm may include a visual cue and/or an audio cue. Further, the alarm may offer different levels or degrees of visual cues and/or audio cues depending upon the severity of the preset threshold breach.
  • Controller 50 is operatively coupled with pneumatic system 22, signal measurement and acquisition systems, and an operator interface 52, which may be provided to enable an operator to interact with the ventilator 20 (e.g., change ventilator settings, select operational modes, view monitored parameters, e(c.). In one embodiment, controller 50 is operatively coupled with a SpO2 controller, PEEP controller, and/or FiO2 controller. Controller 50 may include memory 54, one or more processors 56, storage 58, and/or other components of the type commonly found in command and control computing devices.
  • The memory 54 is non-transitory computer-readable storage media that stores software that is executed by the processor 56 and which controls the operation of the ventilator 20. In an embodiment, the memory 54 comprises one or more solid-state storage devices such as flash memory chips. In an alternative embodiment, the memory 54 may be mass storage connected to the processor 56 through a mass storage controller (not shown) and a communications bus (not shown). Although the description of non-transitory computer-readable media contained herein refers to a solid-state storage, it should be appreciated by those skilled in the art that non-transitory computer-readable storage media can be any available media that can be accessed by the processor 56. Non-transitory computer-readable storage media includes volatile and non-volatile, removable and non-removable media implemented in any method or technology for storage of information such as computer-readable instructions, data structures, program modules or other data. Non-transitory computer-readable storage media includes, but is not limited to, RAM, ROM, EPROM, EEPROM, flash memory or other solid state memory technology, CD-ROM, DVD, or other optical storage, magnetic disk storage or other magnetic storage devices, or any other medium which can be used to store the desired information and which can be accessed by the processor 56.
  • The controller 50 issues commands to pneumatic system 22 in order to control the breathing assistance provided to the patient 24 by the ventilator 20. The specific commands may be based on inputs received from patient 24, pneumatic system 22 and sensors, operator interface 52 and/or other components of the ventilator 20.
  • In the depicted example, operator interface 52 includes a display 59 that is touch-sensitive, enabling the display 59 to serve both as an input user interface and an output device. The display 59 can display any type of ventilation information, such as sensor readings, parameters, commands, alarms, warnings, and smart prompts (i.e., ventilator determined operator suggestions). In this embodiment, display 59 further displays oximeter and ventilator information, such as a graph of SpO2 in relation to PEEP versus time. In an alternative embodiment, an oximeter display or monitor displays oximeter and ventilator information, such as a graph of SpO2 in relation to PEEP versus time.
  • In another embodiment, display 59 further displays oximeter and ventilator information, such as a graph of SpO2 in relation to PEEP and FiO2 versus time. In an alternative embodiment, an oximeter display or monitor displays oximeter and ventilator information, such as a graph of SpO2 in relation to PEEP and FiO2 versus time.
  • As illustrated in FIGS. 2A and 2B, an embodiment of a method 200 for managing the ventilation of a patient being ventilated by a medical ventilator is shown. Method 200 performs a patient monitoring operation 202, The patient monitoring operation 202 utilizes an oximeter to monitor the status of a patient during ventilation, The oximeter is operatively coupled to the controller of the ventilation system.
  • Next, method 200 performs a SpO2 monitoring operation 204. The SpO2 monitoring operation 204 determines the SpO2 of the patient from patient data gathered by patient monitoring operation 202. The SpO2 monitoring operation 204 can be performed by the oximeter and/or the ventilator by utilizing oximeter sensor readings to monitor the SpO2 of the patient.
  • Further, method 200 performs a PEEP monitoring operation 206. The PEEP monitoring operation 206 monitors the PEEP of the patient during ventilation. The PEEP monitoring operation 206 may monitor the PEEP of the patient with one or more flow and/or pressure sensors depending on the configuration of the ventilator. The reading from the flow and/or pressure sensors may be utilized, to monitor the PEEP of the patient.
  • Method 200 performs a graphing operation 208. The graphing operation 208 graphs SpO2 and PEEP versus time. In one embodiment, graphing operation 208 graphs PEEP and SpO2 as separate lines on one graph, In an alternative embodiment, graphing operation 208 calculates a function of PEEP and SpO2 and graphs this number as one line verse time. The function of SpO2 and PEEP may be the multiplication, addition, subtraction, ratio and/or any other mathematical relationship between of the separate readings.
  • In one embodiment, the graphing operation 208 is performed by a controller, Further, the controller may include a graphing module for receiving and interpreting the PEEP and SpO2 data to correctly graph this data verse time. The graphing operation 208 converts the PEEP and SpO2 data into graphable information and displayable information.
  • Method 200 also performs a display operation 210. Display operation 210 displays the graph created by graphing operation 208. The displaying operation 210 may display the graph on a display in the oximeter. and/or ventilator. As illustrated in FIGS, 6 through 11, an embodiment of a graph of a function of SpO2 and PEEP or separate SpO2 and PEEP readings of a patient on a medical ventilator versus time as displayed on a display screen is shown.
  • In one embodiment, as illustrated in FIG. 2B, method 200 further performs a preset threshold display operation 212. The preset threshold display operation 212 displays at least one preset threshold on the graph displayed by display operation 210. The preset threshold provides the patient, operator, and/or medical care giver with a quick reference point to determine the status of the patient during ventilation. In an embodiment, preset threshold display operation 212 displays an upper and a lower preset threshold limit on the graphed function of SpO2 and PEEP or each reading individually. Preset threshold display operation 212 may depict a preset threshold with color, symbols, lines, light, and/or text. The preset threshold may be preset by the operator, configured into the ventilator based on the ventilator settings, and/or selected by the operator.
  • As illustrated in FIG. 2B, method 200 may further perform a preset threshold determination operation 214. The preset threshold. determination operation 214 determines if PEEP, SpO2, and/or a function of PEEP and SpO2 exceeds a preset threshold. If preset threshold determination operation 214 determines that PEEP, SpO2, and/or a function of PEEP and SpO2 exceeds a preset threshold, preset threshold determination operation 214 has method 200 perform PEEP determination operation 216. If preset threshold determination operation 214 determines that PEEP, SpO2, and/or a function of PEEP and SpO2 do not exceed a preset threshold, preset threshold determination operation 214 has method 200 perform patient monitoring operation 202 again.
  • As illustrated in FIG. 2B, method 200 may further perform a PEEP determination operation 216, The PEEP determination operation 216 determines if PEEP changes prior to a SpO2 drop after preset threshold determination operation 214 determines that a preset threshold had been exceeded. If PEEP determination operation 216 determines that PEEP changed prior to a SpO2 drop, PEEP determination operation 216 has method 200 perform a 2nd type SpO2 alarm operation 218. If PEEP determination operation 216 determines that SpO2 dropped independently of a change in PEEP, PEEP determination operation 216 has method 200 perform a 1st type SpO2 alarm operation 220.
  • As illustrated in FIG. 2B, method. 200 may perform a 2nd type SpO2 alarm operation 218. Second type SpO2 alarm operation 218 executes a specific alarm that notifies the operator that a preset threshold was exceeded during which PEEP change(prior to a drop in SpO2. The 2 nd type SpO2 alarm may be any visual and/or audio cue.
  • As illustrated in FIG. 2B, method 200 may perform 1st type SpO2 alarm operation 220. First type SpO2 alarm operation 220 executes a specific alarm that notifies the operator that a preset threshold was exceeded during which PEEP did not change prior to a drop in SpO2. The 1st type SpO2 alarm may be any visual and/or audio cue.
  • After performing the 2nd type SpO2 alarm operation 218 or the 1st type SpO2 alarm operation 220, method 200 performs patient monitoring operation 202 again.
  • In an additional embodiment, method 200 further monitors a FiO2 level of the patient, graphs the oxygen saturation level of the blood in the patient as a function of the FiO2 level and PEEP versus time, and then displays in the graph the oxygen saturation level of the blood in the patient as a function of the FiO2 level and PEEP versus time, Accordingly, method 200 may further determine that the either function is outside a preset threshold. If method 200 determines that the FiO2 of the patient dropped prior to a drop in the oxygen saturation level of the blood in the patient, method 200 executes a 3rd type SpO2 alarm. Alternatively, if method 200 determines that the PEEP of the patient dropped prior to a drop in the oxygen saturation level of the blood in the patient, method 200 executes a 2rd type SpO2 alarm. In an another embodiment, if method 200 determines that the oxygen saturation level of the blood in the patient dropped independently of a drop in PEEP and/or FiO2, then method 200 executes a first type oxygen saturation alarm. Further, the step of graphing the oxygen saturation level of the blood in the patient as a function of the FiO2 level and PEEP versus time performed by method 200 can include converting PEEP data, oxygen saturation level data, and FiO2 data into plotted graph and into displayable information.
  • As illustrated in FIG. 3, an embodiment of a method 300 for managing the ventilation of a patient being ventilated by a medical ventilator is shown. Method 300 performs a patient monitoring operation 302. The patient monitoring operation 302 utilizes an oximeter to monitor the status of a patient during ventilation. The oximeter is operatively coupled to the controller of the ventilation system.
  • Next, method 300 performs a SpO2 monitoring operation 304. The SpO2 monitoring operation 304 determines the SpO2 of the patient based on the results of the patient monitoring operation 302, The SpO2 monitoring operation 304 can be performed by the oximeter or the ventilator, The oximeter or the ventilator utilizes oximeter sensor readings to monitor the SpO2 of the patient.
  • Further, method 300 performs a PEEP monitoring operation 306. The PEEP monitoring operation 306 monitors the PEEP of the patient during ventilation. The PEEP monitoring operation 306 may monitor the PEEP of the patient with a flow and/or pressure sensor. The reading from the flow and/or pressure sensor may be utilized to monitor the PEEP of the patient.
  • Method 300 performs a graphing operation 308, The graphing operation 308 graphs SpO2 and PEEP versus time. In one embodiment, graphing operation 308 graphs PEEP and SpO2 as separate lines on one graph. In an alternative embodiment, graphing operation 308 calculates a function of PEEP and SpO2 and graphs this number in one line verse time. The function of SpO2 and PEEP may be the multiplication, addition, subtraction, ratio and/or any other mathematical relationship between the separate readings.
  • In one embodiment, the graphing operation 308 is performed by a controller. Further, the controller may include a graphing module for receiving and interpreting the PEEP and SpO2 data to correctly graph this data verse time. The graphing operation 308 converts the PEEP and SpO2 data into graphable information and displayable information.
  • Method 300 also performs :display operation 310. Display operation 310 displays the graph created by graphing step 308. The displaying operation 310 may display the graph on a display in the oximeter and/or ventilator. As illustrated in FIGS. 6 through 11, an embodiment of a graph of a function of SpO2 and PEEP or separate SpO2 and PEEP readings of a patient on a medical ventilator versus time as displayed on a display screen is shown.
  • Next, method 300 performs a preset threshold. display operation 312. The preset threshold display operation 312 displays at least one preset threshold on the graph displayed by display operation 310, The preset threshold provides the patient, operator, and/or medical care giver with a quick reference point to determine the status of the patient during ventilation, In an embodiment, preset threshold display operation 312 displays an upper and a lower preset threshold limit on the graph. Preset threshold display operation 312 may depict a preset threshold with color, symbols, lines, light, and/or text. The preset threshold may be preset by the operator, configured into the ventilator based on the ventilator settings, and/or selected by the Operator.
  • Further. method 300 performs a preset threshold determination operation 314. The preset threshold determination operation 314 determines if PEEP, SpO2, and/or a function of PEEP and SpO2 preset threshold was exceeded. If preset threshold determination operation 314 determines that a preset threshold was exceeded, preset threshold determination operation 314 has method. 300 perform an alarm operation 316. If preset threshold determination operation 314 determines that preset threshold was not exceeded, preset threshold determination operation 314 has method 300 perform patient monitoring, operation 302 again.
  • Method 300 performs an alarm operation 316, The alarm operation 316 executes an alarm to notify the operator that a preset threshold has been exceeded. The alarm may be any visual and/or audio cue. After performing alarm operation 316, method 300 performs patient monitoring operation 302 again.
  • As illustrated in FIG. 4, an embodiment of a method 400 for managing the ventilation of a patient being ventilated by a medical ventilator is shown, Method 400 performs a patient monitoring operation 402. The patient monitoring operation 402 utilizes an oximeter to monitor the status of a patient during ventilation. The oximeter is operatively coupled to the controller of the ventilation system.
  • Next, method 400 performs a SpO2 monitoring operation 404. The SpO2 monitoring operation 404 determines the SpO2 of the patient based. on the results of the patient monitoring operation 402. The SpO2 monitoring operation 404 can be performed by the oximeter and/or the ventilator. The oximeter and/or the ventilator utilize oximeter sensor readings to monitor the SpO2 of the patient.
  • Further, method 400 performs a PEEP monitoring operation 406. The PEEP monitoring operation 406 monitors the PEEP of the patient during ventilation. The PEEP monitoring operation 406 may monitor the PEEP of the patient with a flow and/or pressure sensor. The reading from the flow and/or pressure sensor may be utilized to monitor the PEEP of the patient.
  • Further, method 400 performs a FiO2 monitoring operation 407. The FiO2. monitoring operation 402 monitors the FiO2 of the patient during ventilation. The FiO2 monitoring operation 402 may monitor the FiO2 of the patient with a gas sensor and/or a flow and/or. pressure sensor. The reading from the gas sensor may be utilized to monitor the FiO2 of the patient.
  • Method 400 performs a graphing operation 408, The graphing operation 408 graphs SpO2, FiO2, and PEEP versus time. In one embodiment, graphing operation 408 graphs PEEP, FiO2, and SpO2 as separate lines on one graph. In an alternative embodiment, graphing operation 408 calculates a function of PEEP, FiO2, and SpO2 and graphs this number in one line verse time. The function of FiO2, SpO2and PEEP may be the multiplication, addition, subtraction, ratio and/or any other mathematical relationship between the separate readings.
  • In one embodiment, the graphing operation 408 is performed by a controller. The controller may be located in the oximeter and/or the ventilator. Further, the controller may include a graphing module for receiving and interpreting the PEEP, FiO2, and SpO2 data to correctly graph this data verse time. The graphing operation 408 converts the PEEP, FiO2, and SpO2 data into graphable information and displayable information.
  • Method 400 also performs a display operation 410. Display operation 410 displays the graph created by graphing step 408. The displaying operation 410 may display the graph on a display in the oximeter and/or ventilator, As illustrated in FIGS. 12 and 13, an embodiment of a graph of a function of FiO2, SpO2 and PEEP or separate SpO2, FiO2, and PEEP readings of a patient on a medical ventilator versus time as displayed on a display screen is shown.
  • Next, method 400 performs a preset threshold display operation 412, The preset threshold display operation 412 displays at least one preset threshold on the graph displayed by display operation 408, The preset threshold provides the patient, operator, and/or medical care giver with a quick reference point to determine the status of the patient during ventilation. In an embodiment, preset threshold display operation 412 displays an upper and a lower preset threshold limit on the graph, Preset threshold display operation 412 may depict a preset threshold with color, symbols, lines, light, and/or text. The preset threshold may be preset by the operator, configured into the ventilator based on the ventilator settings, and/or selected by the operator.
  • Further, method 400 performs a preset threshold determination operation 414. The preset threshold determination operation 414 determines if a PEEP, FiO2, SpO2, and/or a function of PEEP, FiO2, and SpO2 preset threshold was exceeded. If preset threshold determination operation 414 determines that a preset threshold was exceeded, preset threshold determination operation 414 has method 400 perform an alarm operation 416. If preset threshold determination operation 414 determines that a preset threshold was not exceeded, preset threshold determination operation 414 has method 400 perform patient monitoring operation 402 again,
  • Method 400 performs an alarm operation 416, The alarm operation 416 executes an alarm to notify the operator that a preset threshold has been exceeded. The alarm may be any visual and/or audio cue. After performing alarm operation 416, method 400 performs patient monitoring operation 402 again.
  • As illustrated in FIG. 5, an embodiment of a method 500 for managing the ventilation of a patient being ventilated by a medical ventilator is shown, Method 500 performs a patient monitoring operation 502. The patient monitoring operation 502 utilizes an oximeter to monitor the status of a patient during ventilation. The oximeter is operatively coupled to the controller of the ventilation system.
  • Next, method 500 performs a SpO2 monitoring operation 504, The SpO2 monitoring operation 504 determines the SpO2 of the patient based on the data gathered by the patient monitoring operation 502. The SpO2 monitoring operation 504 can be performed by the oximeter or the ventilator, The oximeter or the ventilation utilizes oximeter sensor readings to monitor the SpO2 of the patient.
  • Further, method 500 performs a FiO2 monitoring operation 506. The FiO2 monitoring operation 506 monitors the FiO2 of the patient during ventilation. The FiO2 monitoring operation 506 may monitor the FiO2 of the patient with a gas sensor and/or a flow and/or pressure sensor. The reading from the gas sensor may be utilized to monitor the FiO2 of the patient.
  • Method 500 performs a graphing operation 508. The graphing operation 508 graphs SpO2 and FiO2 versus time. In one embodiment, graphing operation 508 graphs FiO2 and SpO2 as separate lines on one graph. In an alternative embodiment, graphing operation 508 calculates a function of FiO2 and SpO2 and graphs this number in one line verse time, The function of SpO2 and FiO2 may be the multiplication, addition, subtraction, and/or ratio of the separate readings,
  • In one embodiment, the graphing operation 508 is performed by a controller. The controller may be located in the oximeter and/or the ventilator. Further, the controller may include a graphing module for receiving and interpreting the raw FiO2 and SpO2 data to correctly graph this data verse time. The graphing operation 508 converts the raw FiO2 and SpO2 data into graphable information and displayable information.
  • Method 500 also performs a display operation 510. Display operation 510 displays the graph created by graphing step 508. The displaying operation 510 may display the graph on a display in the oximeter, and/or ventilator.
  • Next, method 500 performs a preset threshold display operation 512. The preset threshold display operation 512 displays at least one preset threshold on the graph displayed by display operation 508, The preset threshold provides the patient, operator, and/or medical care giver with a quick reference point to determine the status of the patient during ventilation. In an embodiment, preset threshold display operation 512 displays an upper and a lower preset threshold limit on the graph, Preset threshold display operation 512 may depict a preset threshold with color, symbols, lines, light, and/or text. The preset threshold may be preset by the operator, configured into the ventilator based on the ventilator settings, and/or selected by the Operator.
  • Further, method 500 performs a preset threshold determination operation 514. The preset threshold determination operation 514 determines if a FiO2, SpO2, and/or a function of FiO2 and SpO2 preset threshold was exceeded. If preset threshold determination operation 514 determines that a preset threshold was exceeded, preset threshold determination operation 514 has method. 500 perform an alarm operation 516. If preset threshold determination operation 514 determines that preset threshold was not exceeded, preset threshold determination operation 514 has method 500 perform patient monitoring, operation 502 again.
  • Method 500 performs an alarm operation 516. The alarm operation 516 executes an alarm to notify the operator that a preset threshold has been exceeded. The alarm may be any visual and/or audio cue. After performing alarm operation 516, method 500 performs patient monitoring operation 502 again.
  • In alternative embodiment, a computer-readable medium having computer-executable instructions for performing a method for managing the ventilation of a patient being ventilated by a medical ventilator is disclosed. The method includes repeatedly performing the steps disclosed in method 200, method 300, method 400, or method 500.
  • In another embodiment, a medical ventilator system is disclosed. The medical ventilator includes means for repeatedly monitoring a patient during ventilation with an oximeter, means for repeatedly monitoring an oxygen saturation level of blood in the patient during ventilation, means for repeatedly monitoring a PEEP level of the patient, means for repeatedly graphing the oxygen saturation level of the blood in the patient as a function of the PEEP level versus time, and means for repeatedly displaying a graph of the function versus time. In one embodiment, the means for the medical ventilator system are all illustrated in FIG. 1 and description above in the description of FIG. 1. However, the means described above for FIG. 1 and illustrated in FIG. 1 are exemplary only and are not meant to be limiting.
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  • The following are embodiments of graphs that can be displayed on a display screen of a medical ventilator or an oximeter that graphs PEEP and SpO2 versus time.
  • The following are embodiments of graphs that depict PEEP and SpO2 as separate lines versus time that can be displayed on a display screen. A display may show a graph with an upper and lower preset threshold for two separate lines depicting the patient's SpO2 and PEEP during ventilation versus time in seconds as illustrated in FIGS. 7, 8, and 11. As shown in FIG. 7, both PEEP and SpO2 remain within the upper and lower preset thresholds depicted by the shaded areas, FIG, 8 illustrates a preset threshold that was exceeded first by a drop in PEEP and followed by a drop in SpO2. The appropriate scales for PEEP and SpO2 may be displayed in any conventional manner.
  • FIG. 11 illustrates a preset threshold that was exceeded first by a drop in SpO2 and then followed by a drop in PEEP. FIG. 11 further illustrates a visual alarm icon that indicates that a preset threshold was exceeded first by a drop in SpO2 followed by a drop in PEEP. As illustrated in FIG. 11, the visual alarm cue is a colored star that flashes in the corner of the graph. This alarm is exemplary only and does not limit the disclosure.
  • The following are embodiments of graphs that depict a function of SpO2 and PEEP versus time that can be displayed on display screen. The function of SpO2and PEEP may be the multiplication, addition, subtraction, ratio, and/or any other mathematical relationship between the parameters. For example, in an embodiment, PEEP and SpO2 for any given period. (e.g., for each monitoring cycle of 5 ms or for a group of monitoring cycles) are multiplied resulting in a graph of PPEEP*O2% v. time. However, any function of PEEP and SpO2 of clinical value may be used. A display may show a graph with an upper and lower preset threshold for the function of the patient's SpO2 and PEEP during ventilation verse time in seconds.
  • In an alternative example, a display may show a graph with only a lower preset threshold and one line depicting the function of the patient's SpO2 and PEEP during ventilation verse time in seconds as illustrated in FIGS. 9 and 10. The lower preset threshold is the shaded. area in the graphs illustrated in FIGS. 9 and 10. FIGS. 9 and 10 further illustrate visual alarm icons that indicate that a preset threshold was exceeded by a drop in SpO2 independently of a change in PEEP or was exceeded first by a drop in PEEP followed by a drop in SpO2. As illustrated in FIG. 11, the visual alarm icon is a colored star that flashes in the corner of the graph when a preset threshold is exceeded by a drop in SpO2 independently of a change in PEEP. As illustrated in FIG. 9, the visual alarm icon is a colored circle that flashes in the corner of the graph when the preset threshold was exceeded first by a drop in PEEP followed by a drop in SpO2. These alarms are exemplary only and do not limit the disclosure.
  • The following are embodiments of graphs that can be displayed on a display screen of a medical ventilator or an oximeter that graphs PEEP, FiO2 and SpO2 versus time
  • The following is an embodiment of a graph that depicts PEEP, FiO2 and SpO2 as separate lines versus time that can be displayed on a display screen. A display may show a graph with an upper and lower preset threshold for three separate lines depicting the patient's SpO2, FiO2, and PEEP during ventilation versus time in seconds as illustrated in FIG. As shown in FIG. 12 a preset threshold that was exceeded first by a drop in PEEP and followed by a drop in SpO2. The appropriate scales for PEEP, FiO2, and SpO2 may be displayed in any conventional manner.
  • The following is an embodiment of a graph that depicts a function of SpO2, PEEP, and FiO2 versus time that can be displayed on a display screen. The function of SpO2, PEEP and FiO2 may be the multiplication, addition, subtraction, ratio, and/or any other mathematical relationship between the parameters. For example, in an embodiment, PEEP, FiO2, and SpO2 for any given period (e.g., for each monitoring cycle of 5 ms or for a group of monitoring cycles) are multiplied resulting in a graph of PFiO2*PPEEP*O2% v. time. However, any function of PEEP, FiO2, and SpO2 of clinical value may he used. A display may show a graph with an upper and/or lower preset threshold for the function of the patient's SpO2, FiO2, and PEEP during ventilation versus time in seconds. FIG. 13 illustrates a graph displaying a lower preset threshold for the function of the patient's SpO2 , FiO2, and PEEP during ventilation versus time in seconds. As shown in FIG. 4, the function of PEEP and SpO2 exceeds the lower preset threshold depicted by the shaded areas activating an alarm icon (i.e. a colored star icon). The displayed alarm is exemplary only and does not limit the disclosure.
  • Numerous other changes may be made which will readily suggest themselves to those skilled in the art and which are encompassed in the spirit of the disclosure and as defined in the appended claims. For example, in the embodiments of the methods described herein various operations and steps could be combined into a single operation (e.g., a single monitoring operation) or the operations could be performed in a different order or as parallel operations. While various embodiments have been described for purposes of this disclosure, various changes and modifications may be made which are well within the scope of the present invention. Numerous other changes may be made which will readily suggest themselves to those skilled in the art and which are encompassed in the spirit of the disclosure and as defined in the appended claims.

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1. A method for managing the ventilation of a patient being ventilated by a medical ventilator, the method comprising:
monitoring a patient during ventilation with an oximeter;
monitoring an oxygen saturation level of blood in the patient during ventilation;
monitoring a PEEP level of the patient;
graphing a function of the oxygen saturation level of the blood in the patient and the PEEP level versus time; and
displaying a graph of the function versus time on a display.
2. The method of claim 1, wherein the graph is displayed by an oximeter display.
3. The method of claim 1, wherein the graph is displayed by a ventilator display.
4. The method of claim 1, further comprising displaying at least one preset threshold on the graph.
5. The method of claim 1, further comprising:
determining that the function is outside a preset threshold;
determining that the PEEP level of the patient dropped prior to a drop in the oxygen saturation level of the blood in the patient; and
executing an alarm.
6. The method of claim 1, further comprising:
determining that the function is outside a preset threshold; and
executing an alarm.
7. The method of claim 1, further comprising:
determining that the function is outside a preset threshold;
determining that a drop in the oxygen saturation level of the blood in the patient is independent of a change in the PEEP; and
executing an alarm.
8. The method of claim 1, wherein the step of graphing the oxygen saturation level of the blood in the patient as a function of the PEEP level versus time comprises converting raw PEEP data and raw oxygen saturation level data into a plotted graph and into displayable information.
9. The method of claim 1, further comprising:
monitoring a fractional inspired oxygen level of the patient;
graphing the oxygen saturation level of the blood in the patient as a function of the fractional inspired oxygen level versus time; and
displaying on the graph the oxygen saturation level of the blood in the patient as a function of the fractional inspired oxygen level versus time.
10. A method for managing the ventilation of a patient being ventilated by a medical ventilator, the method comprising:
monitoring a patient during ventilation with an oximeter;
monitoring an oxygen saturation level of blood in the patient during ventilation based on readings from the oximeter;
monitoring a PEEP of the patient;
graphing the oxygen saturation level of the blood in the patient versus time;
graphing the PEEP level of the patient versus time; and
displaying on a display both the oxygen saturation level of the blood in the patient versus time and the PEEP level of the patient versus time on one graph.
11. The method of claim 10, wherein the graph is displayed by an oximeter display.
12. The method of claim 10, wherein the graph is displayed by a ventilator display.
13. The method of claim 10, further comprising displaying at least one preset threshold on the graph.
14. The method of claim 10, further comprising:
determining that at least one of the PEEP level and the oxygen saturation level of the blood in the patient is outside of a preset threshold; and
executing an alarm.
15. The method of claim 10, further comprising:
determining that at least one of the PEEP level and the oxygen saturation level of the blood in the patient is outside of a preset threshold;
determining that a drop in the oxygen saturation level of the blood in the patient is independent of a change in the PEEP; and
executing a first oxygen saturation alarm.
16. The method of claim 10, further comprising:
determining that at least one of the PEEP level and the oxygen saturation level of the blood in the patient is outside of a preset threshold;
determining that the PEEP level of the patient dropped prior to a drop in the oxygen saturation level of the blood in the patient; and
executing a 2nd type SpO2 alarm.
17. The method of claim 10, wherein the step of graphing the oxygen saturation level of the blood in the patient versus time comprises converting oxygen saturation level data into a plotted graph and into displayable information.
18. The method of claim 10, wherein the step of graphing the PEEP level of the patient versus time further comprises converting PEEP data into the plotted graph and into displayable information.
19. A method for managing the ventilation of a patient being ventilated by a medical ventilator, the method comprising:
monitoring a patient during ventilation with an oximeter;
monitoring an oxygen saturation level of blood in the patient during ventilation based on readings from the oximeter;
monitoring the PEEP of the patient;
monitoring the fractional inspired oxygen level of the patient;
graphing the oxygen saturation level of the blood in the patient versus time;
graphing the PEEP level of the patient versus time;
graphing the fractional inspired oxygen level of the patient versus time; and
displaying on a display the oxygen saturation level of the blood in the patient versus time, the fractional inspired oxygen level of the patient versus time, and the PEEP level of the patient versus time on one graph.
20. A computer-readable medium having computer-executable instructions executed by a processor of a controller for managing the ventilation of a patient being ventilated by a medical ventilator, the controller comprising:
instructions for repeatedly monitoring a patient during ventilation with an oximeter;
instructions for repeatedly monitoring an oxygen saturation level of blood in the patient during ventilation;
instructions for repeatedly monitoring a PEEP level of the patient;
instructions for repeatedly graphing a mathematical relationship of the oxygen saturation level of the blood and the PEEP level versus time; and
instructions for displaying a graph of the mathematical relationship versus time.
21. A medical ventilator system, comprising:
means for repeatedly monitoring a patient during ventilation with an oximeter;
means for repeatedly monitoring an oxygen saturation level of blood in the patient during ventilation;
means for repeatedly monitoring a PEEP level of the patient;
means for repeatedly graphing the oxygen saturation level of the blood in the patient in a as a mathematical relationship to the PEEP level versus time; and
means for repeatedly displaying a graph of the mathematical relationship versus time.
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