Method and apparatus for delivering radiation therapy during suspended ventilation
US7393329B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | May 22, 1998 |
| Grant date | Jul 1, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 18, 2019 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S128/916
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods and apparatus for delivering radiation therapy to patients during suspended ventilation are provided. The apparatus includes a ventilator assembly having first and second selectively operable valves that independently control inhalation and exhalation of the patient. Both valves are shut to suspend patient ventilation for a period of time. In the methods of the present invention, radiation therapy is administered during this period of suspended patient ventilation.
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