Method for maintaining airway patency
US6629529B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 28, 2003 |
| Grant date | Oct 7, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 28, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M16/107
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method is provided for effecting improved airway ventilation of a patient which involves delivering a momentary pulse, thrust or bolus of pressurized air into the patient's airway at commencement of inhalation. This process is repeated at the termination of breath exhalation by the patient.
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