Method and system for detecting breathing tube occlusion

Details Method and system for detecting breathing tube occlusion Method and system for detecting breathing tube occlusion

2011-04-05

2011-04-05

Douglas, Steven O (Department: 3771)

Surgery

Respiratory method or device

Respiratory gas supply means enters mouth or tracheotomy...

C128S204210

Reexamination Certificate

active

07918226

ABSTRACT:
A method for identifying an occlusion in a breathing tube of a ventilator system is disclosed herein. The method includes obtaining data related to a respiratory signal, transferring the data to a processor, and implementing the processor to evaluate the data in a manner adapted to automatically identify the presence of an occlusion in the breathing tube. A corresponding ventilator system is also disclosed.

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