Method and apparatus for enhancing patient compliance during inspiration measurements
US6740046B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 16, 2002 |
| Grant date | May 25, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 10, 2022 |
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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 displayed on a second display, preferably, disposed adjacent to the first display to facilitate visual comparison. The patient is instructed to breathe in a manner that causes the measured inspiration flow display to match, or follow the target inspiration flow display.
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