Method and device for treating ataxic breathing
US11013457B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 21, 2016 |
| Grant date | May 25, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 5, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2230/42
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention relates to a method for re-synchronizing a breathing pattern of a patient (16) suffering from ataxic breathing, the method including the steps of monitoring the breathing pattern of the patient (16) during sleep; detecting whether the monitored breathing pattern includes an ataxic breathing episode; and if an ataxic breathing episode is detected, ventilating the patient (16) and eliminating a spontaneous breathing of the patient (16) for a predetermined first period of time (Δt1) by providing a flow of breathing gas (14) to an airway of the patient (16) with a volume of the breathing gas (14) provided per minute being above an individual-related threshold value of the patient (16).
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