Device and method to treat flow limitations
US8280513B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 21, 2007 |
| Grant date | Oct 2, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 10, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B5/389
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A device and method for detecting and treating airflow limitations in a subject is provided. Levels of flow limited breathing may be differentiated. Obstruction versus flow limited breathing may be differentiated as well. The EMG complex characteristics may be used to detect obstruction or flow limited breathing. The power spectral density plot of the EMG may be used to detect obstruction or flow limited breathing.
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