Application
Prioritizing Patient Safety with Sensors
Explore common sensor technologies in modern ventilators (invasive and non-invasive), their use, impact, and choice considerations within manufacturing designs and patient care.
TE partners with medical manufacturers worldwide to help bring device concepts to reality. Our technical experts have worked on thousands of medical projects and understand many of the challenges that engineers face. Decades of medical expertise, an expansive sensor portfolio and reliable manufacturing scale helps our partners develop next-generation devices and improve patient lives. It is our goal to help you make a difference.
Air Flow Control / Filter Monitoring
Differential pressure flow sensors help control the device airflow and ultra-low pressure sensors detect filter cleanliness. It is critical to patient care that air quality is maintained and air flow rates be adjusted based on changes to the patient's respiratory needs and medical condition. TE's low power ultra-low pressure sensors help detect minor changes in pressure to monitor the device air conditions.
O2 Source Pressure
Stainless steel high pressure transducers monitor the oxygen tank pressure. O2 source pressure is an essential factor that determines the amount of oxygen being delivered to the patient and any fluctuations in the pressure can impact the concentration of oxygen that they are receiving. TE's sensors provide excellent durability and accuracy even while exposed to the pressure media which ensures reliable measurement of the O2 source pressure.
O2 Flow Control
Flow sensing technologies include thermal mass flow and delta pressure. O2 flow measurement helps ensure that the patient is receiving the appropriate amount of oxygen to maintain adequate oxygenation and support their respiratory system. TE's robust low pressure sensors minimize risk of patients complications by providing high reliability and accuracy over time.
Humidity / Temperature Measurement
Temperature and humidity sensors confirm the adequate state of the air/gas mix. A consistent and reliable measure of humidity is critical to preventing potential damage to the mucus membrane and reducing the risk of irritation, inflammation, or infection within the patient’s respiratory system. Ineffective humidity measurement can also lead to issues such as condensation in the tubing and bacterial growth.
CO2 Level
A CO2 thermopile helps monitor the CO2 level of the exhaled air. Monitoring CO2 levels in medical ventilators allows clinicians to adjust the ventilation settings to ensure that the patient receives the appropriate amount of oxygen and removes excess CO2. This helps maintain proper blood gas levels and ensures that the patient receives proper respiratory support.
The Advantage of Partnering with TE
Industry Leading Technologies
Supply and Sourcing Availability
Design and Standards Expertise
Learn about the advantage of partnering with TE and our vast sensor portfolio that can be used in invasive and non-invasive ventilators. This guide contains highlighted sensors features and benefits, and two sample ventilator diagrams, providing an easy-to-read review of typical sensors used and their standard layout.
Application
Prioritizing Patient Safety with Sensors
Explore common sensor technologies in modern ventilators (invasive and non-invasive), their use, impact, and choice considerations within manufacturing designs and patient care.
TE partners with medical manufacturers worldwide to help bring device concepts to reality. Our technical experts have worked on thousands of medical projects and understand many of the challenges that engineers face. Decades of medical expertise, an expansive sensor portfolio and reliable manufacturing scale helps our partners develop next-generation devices and improve patient lives. It is our goal to help you make a difference.
Air Flow Control / Filter Monitoring
Differential pressure flow sensors help control the device airflow and ultra-low pressure sensors detect filter cleanliness. It is critical to patient care that air quality is maintained and air flow rates be adjusted based on changes to the patient's respiratory needs and medical condition. TE's low power ultra-low pressure sensors help detect minor changes in pressure to monitor the device air conditions.
O2 Source Pressure
Stainless steel high pressure transducers monitor the oxygen tank pressure. O2 source pressure is an essential factor that determines the amount of oxygen being delivered to the patient and any fluctuations in the pressure can impact the concentration of oxygen that they are receiving. TE's sensors provide excellent durability and accuracy even while exposed to the pressure media which ensures reliable measurement of the O2 source pressure.
O2 Flow Control
Flow sensing technologies include thermal mass flow and delta pressure. O2 flow measurement helps ensure that the patient is receiving the appropriate amount of oxygen to maintain adequate oxygenation and support their respiratory system. TE's robust low pressure sensors minimize risk of patients complications by providing high reliability and accuracy over time.
Humidity / Temperature Measurement
Temperature and humidity sensors confirm the adequate state of the air/gas mix. A consistent and reliable measure of humidity is critical to preventing potential damage to the mucus membrane and reducing the risk of irritation, inflammation, or infection within the patient’s respiratory system. Ineffective humidity measurement can also lead to issues such as condensation in the tubing and bacterial growth.
CO2 Level
A CO2 thermopile helps monitor the CO2 level of the exhaled air. Monitoring CO2 levels in medical ventilators allows clinicians to adjust the ventilation settings to ensure that the patient receives the appropriate amount of oxygen and removes excess CO2. This helps maintain proper blood gas levels and ensures that the patient receives proper respiratory support.
The Advantage of Partnering with TE
Industry Leading Technologies
Supply and Sourcing Availability
Design and Standards Expertise
Learn about the advantage of partnering with TE and our vast sensor portfolio that can be used in invasive and non-invasive ventilators. This guide contains highlighted sensors features and benefits, and two sample ventilator diagrams, providing an easy-to-read review of typical sensors used and their standard layout.
