Apparatus and method for self-induced cough cardiopulmonary...

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2008-03-18

2008-03-18

Douglas, Steven O. (Department: 3771)

Surgery

Respiratory method or device

Means for mixing treating agent with respiratory gas

C128S200230, C128S200240

Reexamination Certificate

active

07343915

ABSTRACT:
A apparatus and method for self-treatment of cardiac arrhythmia by a patient, comprising a container sized to be portable by the patient and having therein a chamber containing a medicament composition comprising a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier mixed with a chemoirritant, preferably L-tartaric acid; a nebulizing valve connected to the chamber so as to provide an outlet therefor; a source of motivating force connected with the chamber so as to motivate the composition through the opening in the nebulizing valve to thereby cause nebulization of the composition; a wireless transmitter responsive to activation of the nebulizer for sending a wireless signal requesting medical assistance; and a power source operatively connected for providing power; wherein the chemoirritant is mixed in the composition in an amount sufficient for causing the patient to produce an involuntary cough effective to maintain at least partial blood circulation.

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