Methods and apparatus for stroke patient treatment

Details Methods and apparatus for stroke patient treatment Methods and apparatus for stroke patient treatment

2006-03-28

2006-03-28

Nasser, Robert L. (Department: 3736)

Surgery

Diagnostic testing

Respiratory

C600S529000, C128S204230, C128S204180

Reexamination Certificate

active

07018341

ABSTRACT:
Methods and apparatus for assessing the condition of and treating patients for stroke during the delivery of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) are disclosed. By determining central and obstructive apnea occurrences or the percentile of pressure delivered to the patient from patient airflow, stroke indicators may be calculated and analyzed to provide information on the type of stroke a patient has suffered and the degree of a patient's neuro-recovery. The apparatus may be programmed with a particular protocol intended to identify between alternative forms of CPAP treatment appropriate for the patient based upon an assessment of the patient's condition. The device can select and recommend between the various treatment forms, identify billing reimbursement codes and generate data to track patient response to stroke treatments.

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