Systems and methods for visualizing pressures and pressure responses to sleep-related triggering events

US8276585B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• ResMed Corp. · AU

Inventors

• Mark David Buckley · Laatzen, DE
• Glenn Richards · Caledonia, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Nov 30, 2007
• Grant date: Oct 2, 2012
• Expiry date: Jul 13, 2031

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61M2205/52
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

Systems and methods for visualizing patient treatment data collected while a patient suffering from sleep-disordered breathing is treated are provided. For example, according to certain example embodiments, a PAP device for treating a patient suffering from sleep-disordered breathing is provided. A processor may be set or programmed to generate a signal indicative of a triggering event. A flow generator may be configured to provide a supply of pressurized breathable gas to the patient based at least in part on the signal. Recording programmed logic circuitry may be provided to record in a data log pressures provided during patient treatment and triggering events occurring during patient treatment. Visualizing programmed logic circuitry in communication with the PAP device may be configured to read the data log and generate a visual depiction of provided pressures over time. Triggering events may include, for example, one or more of apnea, hypopnea, flattening, snore, etc.