Method and apparatus for apnea patient screening
US5233983A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 3, 1991 |
| Grant date | Aug 10, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 3, 2011 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/3601
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus for and method of preoperative and intraoperative screening of obstructive sleep apnea patients. The screening device employs a plurality of stimulation channels which may be individually controlled to terminate or prevent an apnea event. The apparatus also contains a plurality of sensor processing channels to permit selection of the optimal sensor configuration and the sensing parameters. The preoperative procedure determines the suitability of a patient for therapy using an automatic implantable system. The type and placement of sensors and stimulation electrodes is also determined. During the intraoperative procedure, the initial screening determinations are verified and the various sensing and stimulation parameters are optimized.
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