Patient interaction with posture-responsive therapy
US8332041B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 30, 2009 |
| Grant date | Dec 11, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 9, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/36535
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
In general, the disclosure relates to the delivery of therapy according to a detected posture state of a patient. The disclosure contemplates a variety of techniques for managing therapy delivered to a patent, including patient and clinician interaction with a medical device configured to deliver therapy according to posture state. In one example, the disclosure relates to a technique including receiving an indication from a user indicating that at least one aspect of therapy delivered to a patient from a medical device should be suspended, wherein the at least one aspect of the therapy is delivered from the medical device to the patient according to a detected posture state of the patient; and suspending the at least one aspect of the therapy delivered from the medical device in response to receipt of the indication.
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