Nasal and oral patient interfaces
US8616203B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 20, 2012 |
| Grant date | Dec 31, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 20, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2230/432
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A patient interface for communicating fluids to and/or from a patient's nasal cavity and/or oral cavity is disclosed. In addition, a patient interface for fluid and physiological function monitoring proximate to the patient's nasal cavity and/or oral cavity is disclosed. An apnea monitor and a method for monitoring apnea are also disclosed.
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