Inhalation Anesthesia Device for Improved Interactive Anesthesia

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This patent describes an interactive inhalation anesthesia device designed to improve the patient experience, especially for children undergoing anesthesia. The system monitors the flow of anesthetic gas as the patient breathes, and uses a display unit—such as a screen or smartphone—to provide interactive feedback or gamified content that responds in real time to the patient's respiratory patterns. The aim is to distract patients, keep them relaxed, and guide their breathing to optimize the anesthetic process, potentially reducing stress and improving safety and control.

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• Pediatric anesthesia in hospitals and clinics to reduce children's anxiety during induction.
• General anesthesia for anxious or uncooperative patients (children, adults, or animals).
• Veterinary anesthesia procedures for pets or animals that are difficult to calm.
• Operating rooms or outpatient centers seeking to improve anesthetic uptake and patient cooperation.
• Home or mobile anesthesia setups for certain minor procedures.

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• Reduces patient stress and anxiety by providing interactive, engaging distractions during induction.
• Improves patient cooperation, especially in children and other challenging populations, leading to more efficient anesthesia administration.
• Enables real-time feedback and monitoring of patient breathing patterns, allowing for optimized gas delivery and improved safety.
• Potentially shortens the induction time and standardizes anesthetic uptake.
• Reduces the need for intravenous access in anxious patients, minimizing invasive procedures and associated distress.
• May enhance acceptance and comfort with anesthesia appointments, particularly for pediatric patients.

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Patent Abstract

The present invention relates to an inhalation anaesthesia device for interactive administration of at least one anaesthetic gas to a patient, at least comprising: a) an anaesthetic gas circuit, comprising an anaesthetic gas reservoir, an anaesthetic gas supply line having at least one anaesthetic gas control valve, an anaesthetic gas applicator and an anaesthetic gas flow meter, wherein the anaesthetic gas flow meter is designed to detect, as a function of time, the anaesthetic gas flow entering and leaving the patient via the anaesthetic gas applicator; b) a display unit; c) a control unit, wherein the control unit is designed to receive the anaesthetic gas flow detected via the anaesthetic gas flow meter and to control the display unit as a function of the measured anaesthetic gas flow.