Respiratory monitoring, diagnostic and therapeutic system
US7101341B2 · kind B2 · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 15, 2003 |
| Grant date | Sep 5, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 5, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2230/43
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed is a system and method for monitoring, diagnosing, and treating certain respiratory conditions, such as asthma. The system includes a mask apparatus fitted with a pH sensor and thermocouple, a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) device, a processing receiver, and a therapeutic nebulizer/atomizer/humidifier device. The mask apparatus, CPAP device and therapeutic nebulizer/atomizer/humidifier device are connected by a pneumatic means. The pH sensor and the thermocouple are in electrical communication with the processing receiver that controls, through an electronic means, the CPAP device and therapeutic nebulizer/atomizer/humidifier device. The electrical communications can be in the form of a plurality of wires or employ wireless means.
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