Surgery – Diagnostic testing – Respiratory
Reexamination Certificate
1998-05-22
2008-07-01
Hayes, Michael J. (Department: 3734)
Surgery
Diagnostic testing
Respiratory
C600S428000, C128S916000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07393329
ABSTRACT:
Methods and apparatus for delivering radiation therapy to patients during suspended ventilation are provided. The apparatus includes a ventilator assembly having first and second selectively operable valves that independently control inhalation and exhalation of the patient. Both valves are shut to suspend patient ventilation for a period of time. In the methods of the present invention, radiation therapy is administered during this period of suspended patient ventilation.
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Jaffray David A.
Musselwhite John R.
Sharpe Michael B.
Wong John W.
Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione
Hayes Michael J.
Mendoza Michael G.
William Beaumont Hospital
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