Respiration-rate dependent respiratory assistance
US9272106B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 12, 2011 |
| Grant date | Mar 1, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 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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