Method and apparatus for detection and diagnosis of airway obstruction degree

• Main Authors: BEHBEHANI; KHOSROW, BURK; JOHN R, YEN; FUUNG, LUCAS; EDGAR R
• Format: Patent
• Language: English
• Published: 07.11.2000
• Edition: 7
• Subjects: DIAGNOSIS; HUMAN NECESSITIES; HYGIENE; IDENTIFICATION; MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; SURGERY

A pressurized breathable gas, preferably air, is supplied to the patient's airways with an interface including a mask and a flexible hose. A selected oscillation component or forced probing signal is applied or superposed on the pressurized breathable gas, preferably with a loudspeaker coupled...