Method and apparatus for providing variable positive airway pressure
US7267122B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 16, 2004 |
| Grant date | Sep 11, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 9, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2205/35
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and apparatus for treating a breathing disorder and, more particularly, a method and apparatus for providing a pressurized air flow to an airway of a patient to treat congestive heart failure in combination with Cheyne-Stokes respiration and/or sleep apnea or other breathing disorders. A positive airway pressure ventilator is utilized in combination with an algorithm that adjusts IPAP and EPAP in order to counter a Cheyne-Stokes breathing pattern. Cheyne-Stokes respiration is detected by monitoring a peak flow of the patient.
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