Method and apparatus useful in the diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea of a patient
US6635021B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 19, 1997 |
| Grant date | Oct 21, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 19, 2017 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2230/60
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Patients may operate a CPAP system to deliver appropriate airway pressure at their home. A patient's apnea problem can be diagnosed at home without supervision with a CPAP device which delivers a continuously minimum appropriate pressure for substantially the entire period of therapy.
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