Breathing gas delivery method and apparatus
US6948497B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 3, 2003 |
| Grant date | Sep 27, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 3, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2205/3561
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An improved methodology and systems for delivery of breathing gas such as for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea through application of alternating high and low level positive airway pressure within the airway of the patient with the high and low airway pressure being coordinated with the spontaneous respiration of the patient, and improved methods and apparatus for triggering and for leak management in such systems.
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