Breathing disorder detection and therapy delivery device and method
US8467876B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 15, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jun 18, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 30, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B5/7264
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A device and method are provided for managing the treatment of a patient with respiratory disorders or symptoms. Respiratory parameters are sensed and recorded and communicated to an external device to provide information to a patient and/or provider for further treatment or diagnosis. Also respiratory disorders such as apnea or hypoventilation may be treated by electrically stimulating the diaphragm muscle or phrenic nerve in response to a sensed respiratory parameter or characteristic.
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