Method and apparatus for detecting and quantifying intrinsic positive end-expiratory pressure
US9468398B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 28, 2013 |
| Grant date | Oct 18, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 29, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2230/432
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention describes a method and apparatus for detecting and quantifying intrinsic positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEPi) of a respiratory patient breathing with the assistance of a ventilator. A processing device receives respiratory airway data from one or more sensors adapted to non-invasively monitor a respiratory patient, calculates from the respiratory airway data two or more parameters that are indicative of or quantify intrinsic positive end-expiratory pressure of the patient, and generates an indication intrinsic positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEPi).
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