Abdominal binder for effectuating cough stimulation

Details Abdominal binder for effectuating cough stimulation Abdominal binder for effectuating cough stimulation

1991-02-28

1993-03-02

Cohen, Lee S.

Surgery

Truss

Pad

128798, 128419G, A61N 122

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051900360

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for stimulating coughing in quadriplegic patients comprises an electrode belt that is attached in close contact and located in a given area of the abdomen of a patient. Pulse trains of specified duration and frequency having specified amplitudes and pulse widths are applied to the belt electrodes to provide momentary spasm-inducing stimulation to effectuate coughing and to clear the respiratory channels of the patient.

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