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External pressure garment in combination with a complementary positive pressure ventilator for pulmocardiac assistance

  • US 20050126578A1
  • Filed: 12/12/2003
  • Published: 06/16/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/12/2003
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. An apparatus for facilitating respiratory functions in a subject, comprising:

  • (a) a removable wrap adapted for encircling the torso portion of a body;

    (b) a plurality of channels in the wrap for expanding and contracting the wrap in response to a stimulus;

    (c) a drive system for stimulating the wrap to expand and contract the wrap for simulating respiration in the subject.

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