Method and apparatus for enhancing patient compliance during inspiration measurements
US6436053B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 18, 2000 |
| Grant date | Aug 20, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 18, 2020 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63B2230/42
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system for enhancing patient compliance with a predetermined breathing pattern during inspiration measurements utilizes patient feedback based on inspiration flow. The measured inspiration flow is displayed on a first display and a target inspiration flow is display on a second display, preferably, disposed adjacent to the first display to facilitate visual comparison. The patient is instructed to breathe in manner that causes the measured inspiration flow display to match, or flow the target inspiration flow display.
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