Circuit providing indication of air entrapment in patient's lungs
US4883050A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 29, 1988 |
| Grant date | Nov 28, 1989 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 29, 2008 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2016/0036
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A rate volume monitor includes a sensor which provides an output upon inspiration and upon expiration. If inspiration follows expiration too closely a computer operates an alarm to provide warning that air entrapment or "stacking" may occur in the patient's lungs.
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