Systems and methods for triggering and cycling a ventilator based on reconstructed patient effort signal
US9114220B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 24, 2013 |
| Grant date | Aug 25, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 5, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2205/50
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide systems, methods and devices for respiratory support. As one example, a method for respiratory support is described that includes providing a measured pressure, and calculating a net flow based on at least one measured inlet flow and measured outlet flow. A relationship between a first value related to the measured pressure, a second value related to the measured net flow and a third value related to patient effort is used to provide a prediction of patient effort. An interim value is updated based at least in part on the prediction of the patient effort, and used to help compute a patient effort. A ventilation cycle is initiated using the computed patient effort.
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