Device for measuring inspiratory strength

Details Device for measuring inspiratory strength Device for measuring inspiratory strength

2006-01-17

2006-01-17

Hindenburg, Max F. (Department: 3736)

Surgery

Diagnostic testing

Respiratory

C600S529000, C600S538000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06986745

ABSTRACT:
A device having variable inspiratory resistance suitable for measuring the inspiratory strength of a patient which comprises a chamber in communication with a mouthpiece, said chamber (a) being provided with a calibration system for measuring the inhalation flow rate during inhalation through the mouthpiece and (b) being provided with a variable resistance feature by which the resistance to airflow through the device may be altered.

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