Method and apparatus for diagnosing respiratory disorders and determining the degree of exacerbations
CA 2602870 C · Owner: University Of Florida Research Foundation, Inc. · Inventors: Melker, Richard J.; Euliano, Neil R.
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System and method for monitoring respiration. The method includes securing a pulse , oximeter probe to a central source site for example, a nasal septum, a nasal , alar a pre-auricular, region, a post auricular region cheek, or ear canal. The probe is configured to , generate a plethysmography signal strearn from the central source site. The signal stream , received from said probe is processed to obtain a separate arterial component signal and , venous impedance component signal. The arterial component signal or venous , impedance component signal or both is evaluated to determine respiratory rate, occurrence of an inspiratory event expiratory event, air restriction or air …
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- Filed April 25, 2006 and granted July 8, 2014. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended April 25, 2026.
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