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Devices and methods for electrical stimulation of the diaphragm and nerves

US8195297B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 13, 2009
Grant dateJun 5, 2012
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Expiry dateAug 31, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2017/3425
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Medical devices, systems, and methods are provided for providing respiratory therapy by electrically stimulating the phrenic nerves and/or the thoracic diaphragm. In one embodiment, at least one electrode is deployed to a position within the patient's airway and placed in proximity to a phrenic nerve or to the diaphragm. The electrode may be attached to a controller housing including a pulse generator using one or more electrical lead or leads or may be in wireless communication with the pulse generator. The controller housing may be implanted at a position within the patient or the controller housing may reside external to the patient.

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