Apparatus and method for controlling fraction of inspired oxygen
CA 2609856 C · Owner: Misholi, Boaz · Inventors: Misholi, Boaz
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A method and apparatus for operating a ventilator to control the fraction of pressure inspired oxygen (FiO2) to a patient that includes: providing a ventilator controller that includes a software algorithm a pulse oximeter and , a (FiO2) flow rate controller; measuring the pulse oximetry of the patient and computing an average pulse oximetry value over a time period; selecting a first, second and third pulse oximetry levels as set points for the ventilator controller; selecting an update time interval; decreasing the (FiO2) flow rate by a first incremental amount when the average pulse oximetry value is greater than the first level; increasing the (FiO2) flow rate by a second …
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- Filed May 17, 2006 and granted September 19, 2017. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended May 17, 2026.
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