Chest compression apparatus having physiological sensor accessory
US8257288B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 10, 2009 |
| Grant date | Sep 4, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 30, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61H2230/207
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A chest compression system and method of use for respiratory therapies such as cystic fibrosis, including an air flow generator, a pulse frequency control component having a fan blade for producing a series of air pulses communicated to a patient-worn garment during a therapy session. The system further includes one or more patient physiologic sensors capable of capturing patient information during the therapy session. The sensors may include a blood oximeter or a mouthpiece used to evaluate pulmonary function. An airway congestion monitoring system provides airway and lung congestion trend analysis. Adjustments are made to the series of air pulses based on a patient's therapy session data.
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