Method and device for organizing and coordinating the combined use of liquid medications for continuous nebulization for the treatment of respiratory disorders
US6571790B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 19, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jun 3, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 19, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2209/06
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A device and method for simplifying, organizing, and reducing medication error, and enhancing therapeutic compliance with the combined use of liquid medications for continuous nebulization for treating respiratory disorders comprising at least two separate liquids for continuously nebulized delivery to the respiratory tract, indicia for distinguishing the liquids, instructions for coordination of the liquids use together, a unifying container, and optionally, a spirometer. The method comprises providing the liquids, indicia, and instructions in the unified container, dispensing the prescribed amount of the liquids into the nebulization device, and administering the liquids according to the instructions.
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