Process for switching the inspiration or expiration phase during CPAP therapy

A method of changing to the inhalation or exhalation phase in the CPAP therapy is provided. By means of a first, high threshold value and a second, low threshold value, nonspecific influences on the first derivative of the gas flow curve are suppressed in the respective breathing phase and the trans...

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Main Authors GRIEBEL JUTTA, MADAUS STEFAN, VOEGELE HARALD
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 20.11.2001
Edition7
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DEVICES FOR INTRODUCING MEDIA INTO, OR ONTO, THE BODY
DEVICES FOR PRODUCING OR ENDING SLEEP OR STUPOR
DEVICES FOR TRANSDUCING BODY MEDIA OR FOR TAKING MEDIA FROMTHE BODY
HUMAN NECESSITIES
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MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE
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Summary:A method of changing to the inhalation or exhalation phase in the CPAP therapy is provided. By means of a first, high threshold value and a second, low threshold value, nonspecific influences on the first derivative of the gas flow curve are suppressed in the respective breathing phase and the transition to the respective next gas phase is determined with high sensitivity. The advantages of the invention are in a higher precision of the changing operation and in a greater safety for the patient.
Bibliography:Application Number: US19990355180