Ventilator-initiated prompt regarding auto-PEEP detection during pressure ventilation
US8607791B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 30, 2010 |
| Grant date | Dec 17, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 24, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2230/46
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
This disclosure describes systems and methods for monitoring and evaluating ventilatory parameters, analyzing ventilatory data associated with those parameters, and providing useful notifications and/or recommendations to clinicians. Modern ventilators monitor, evaluate, and graphically represent a myriad of ventilatory parameters. However, many clinicians may not easily identify or recognize data patterns and correlations indicative of certain patient conditions, changes in patient condition, and/or effectiveness of ventilatory treatment. Further, clinicians may not readily determine appropriate ventilatory adjustments that may address certain patient conditions and/or the effectiveness of ventilatory treatment. Specifically, clinicians may not readily detect or recognize the presence of Auto-PEEP during various types of pressure ventilation. According to embodiments, a ventilator may be configured to monitor and evaluate diverse ventilatory parameters to detect Auto-PEEP and may issue suitable notifications and recommendations to the clinician when Auto-PEEP is implicated. The suitable notifications and recommendations may further be provided in a hierarchical format.
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