Compliance meter for respiratory therapy

Details Compliance meter for respiratory therapy Compliance meter for respiratory therapy

1996-03-12

1998-02-10

Lewis, Aaron J.

Surgery

Respiratory method or device

Means for supplying respiratory gas under positive pressure

12820421, 12820523, A61M 1600

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057158126

ABSTRACT:
A respiratory apparatus (10) operable for delivering a breathable gas to the airway of a patient includes a status monitor (24,26) for determining the status of usage of the unit by the patient and a timer (32) for determining the accumulated time of usage of the unit by the patient.

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