System and method for monitoring and controlling a plurality of polysomnographic devices
US6425861B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 3, 1999 |
| Grant date | Jul 30, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 3, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B5/113
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A polysomnographic system is provided for use in conjunction with a communications network to simultaneously perform sleep studies on a plurality of patients. The polysomnographic system includes a first remote polysomnographic unit for collecting physiological data from a first patient and a second remote polysomnographic unit for collecting physiological data from a second patient. The first and second remote polysomnographic units communicate with a host unit which allows for remote observation and manipulation of sensors and therapeutic devices unit via a communication network. An affiliated pressure support device is controlled if obstructive sleep apnea is present.
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