Method and apparatus useful in the diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea of a patient
US7141021B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 21, 2005 |
| Grant date | Nov 28, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 21, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2230/60
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Patients may operate a CAP 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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