Pressure support system and method
US8567398B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 6, 2006 |
| Grant date | Oct 29, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 15, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2205/3358
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A pressure generating system and method for generating a flow of fluid at a pressure above atmospheric pressure. The system includes a pressure generator and a valve that controls the pressure/flow of gas delivered to the patient. The system monitors energy provided to the valve, a characteristics associated with movement of the valve, a position of the valve, or any combination thereof. In addition, the controller controls an operating speed of the pressure generator such that the valve operates over a majority of the range of positions during use of the pressure support system.
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