Method and apparatus for treating obstructive sleep apnea
US5522862A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 21, 1994 |
| Grant date | Jun 4, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 21, 2014 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/3601
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for treating sleep apnea by bursts of electrical stimulation in response to sensed inspiration which includes detecting an arousal event thereafter maintaining stimulation intensity in response to sensed inspiration below that which is perceptible to the patient. This level of stimulation is maintained for a predetermined period of time after detection of the arousal event in order to allow the patient to return to sleep without perceptible upper airway stimulation.
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