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Pressure adjustment in a respiratory therapy device

US10342940B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 23, 2012
Grant dateJul 9, 2019
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Expiry dateOct 15, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2205/52
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Sleep apnea can be treated with pressure support therapy using a target pressure level. Detected respiratory events during consecutive multi-session testing period are compared to determine statistical metrics covering gradual changes in therapy efficiency. Adjustments to the target pressure level are based on changes in variability, and maybe made in between therapy sessions.

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