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Respiration-rate dependent respiratory assistance

US9272106B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 12, 2011
Grant dateMar 1, 2016
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Expiry dateFeb 20, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2230/42
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Respiratory assistance is provided to a subject in the form of a pressurized flow of breathable gas. The pressure of the gas is eased during expiration and increased during inspiration. Changes in pressure are triggered and/or cycled based on the monitoring of tidal volume. Volume thresholds that cause triggering and/or cycling are adjusted based on an observed or measured breath rate.

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