초록

A method and apparatus for delivering a humidified stream of gas to an animal\s respiratory tract. The gas is delivered at a dew point temperature greater than the ambient dew point temperature.

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A veterinary method useful for the therapeutic treatment of an animal respiratory tract comprising the step of delivering to the animal\s respiratory tract a substantially sterile humidified vapor-phase stream of gas at a dew point temperature which is greater than the normal body temperature of the

A veterinary method useful for the therapeutic treatment of an animal respiratory tract comprising the step of delivering to the animal\s respiratory tract a substantially sterile humidified vapor-phase stream of gas at a dew point temperature which is greater than the normal body temperature of the animal at a rate in excess of 60 liters per minute to condition the animal\s respiratory, pulmonary and cardiovascular system. An apparatus for delivering to a veterinary animal\s respiratory tract a humidified steam of gas at a dew point temperature greater than the ambient dew point temperature and also at a temperature greater than the normal body temperature of the animal so as to deposit water on the walls of the respiratory tract comprising: a container for storing a reservoir of water; means for heating the water in the reservoir to cause vapor to form in said container at a dew point temperature greater than the ambient dew point temperature and also at a temperature greater than the normal body temperature; a blower means for providing a stream of gas in excess of 60 liters per minute; and a conduit means for conveying the stream of gas into contact with the vapor used and for conveying the stream of humidified gas to the respiratory tract of the animal.