Method for reducing the work of breathing
US7827981B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 27, 2004 |
| Grant date | Nov 9, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 4, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M16/16
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention relates to a method for reducing the work of breathing. Heated and humidified air is delivered through a nasal cannula to the nasal passageway of a patient at a flow rate above 20 liters/min thereby reducing inspiratory work.
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