Coordinated control of HFCWO and cough assist devices
US10518048B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 11, 2016 |
| Grant date | Dec 31, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 17, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2205/505
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A respiratory therapy apparatus includes components operable to simultaneously provide a High Frequency Chest Wall Oscillation (HFCWO) therapy and a Mechanical Insufflation/Exsufflation (MIE) therapy to a patient. The respiratory therapy apparatus includes a controller that controls a synchronization of the HFCWO therapy and the MIE therapy to provide respiratory therapy to the patient to effectively clear mucous or induce deep sputum from the lungs of patient.
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