New Patent from Respironics

Mikesus · Post by **Mikesus** » Mon Apr 04, 2005 5:57 am

Apnea/hypopnea detection system and method
An apnea/hypopnea detection system and method that monitors a patient's respiratory flow, determines (a) a long term RMS energy based on the flow, (b) a long term threshold determined based on the long term RMS energy, and (c) a short term RMS energy based on the flow. Determining whether the patient is experiencing an apnea/hypopnea is accomplished by comparing the short term RMS energy with the long term threshold. This A/H detection technique is useful in diagnosing a patient for a breathing disorder, such as OSA, and/or for controlling an auto-titration pressure support system.

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derek · Post by **derek** » Mon Apr 04, 2005 6:56 am

Very interesting....

-SWS · Post by **-SWS** » Mon Apr 04, 2005 7:20 am

Additional details can be found at:

U.S. Patent 20050020932