Macro-control of treatment for sleep disordered breathing

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2011-08-02

2011-08-02

Marmor, II, Charles A (Department: 3735)

Surgery

Diagnostic testing

Respiratory

Reexamination Certificate

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07988640

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for treating sleep disordered breathing. An arousal index is determined for use in an outer loop of a control algorithm, the arousal index being a measure of the frequency of sleep arousals. The respiratory airflow signal in an inner loop of the control algorithm is monitored to detect an airway obstruction. If the arousal index is high, then the sensitivity of obstruction detection and/or the aggressiveness of the treatment is increased, and if the arousal index is low, then the sensitivity of the obstruction detection and/or the aggressiveness of the treatment is decreased.

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