System and method for mobilizing occlusions from a breathing tube
US8752546B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 23, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jun 17, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 29, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2205/18
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for mobilizing an occlusion from a breathing tube is presented. The method includes automatically mobilizing the occlusion from the breathing tube by regulating an inspiratory flow, an expiratory flow, or a combination thereof, where the breathing tube is configured to operationally couple a patient to a ventilation system, and where the ventilation system is configured to provide artificial respiration to the patient.
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