Apparatus and method for monitoring nitric oxide delivery
US9770570B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 7, 2012 |
| Grant date | Sep 26, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 3, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF04C2270/041
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Described is an apparatus for monitoring nitric oxide delivery, wherein such apparatus comprises an indicator to inform a user of the apparatus when the flow of breathing gas rises above or falls below a predetermined level or range. Also described is a method of monitoring nitric oxide delivery, wherein the flow of breathing gas is measured and displayed. In some embodiments, an alert is provided when the flow of breathing gas rises above or falls below a predetermined level or range.
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