HYPOXYCATOR Russian patent published in 1995 - IPC

FIELD: medical engineering. SUBSTANCE: device has mask, means for removing microorganisms from inhaled air, means for changing CO₂ concentration in the inhaled gas mixture and a sack connected in series to form integral air duct for breathing in and out. Means for removing microorganisms from inhaled air is made in the form of removable casing with antiviral and antibacterial filters. Means for changing CO₂ concentration is leakage-proof hollow cylinder with lateral surface made of gas impermeable membrane. The sack and casing with filters and mask are removable. Atmospheric air intake unit is controllable throttle mounted on the branch pipe of the cylinder. EFFECT: enhanced effectiveness in carrying out prophylactic, therapeutic and rehabilitative treatment by means of hypoxygenation. 1 dwg