Parameter Optimization in Sleep Apnea Treatment Apparatus
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1. An apparatus for treating sleep apnea of a patient comprising:
- an apparatus including a pressure source configured to be coupled to the airway of a patient during a treatment cycle;
an information storage device configured to store information defining a plurality of different operating modes including a selected operating mode defining a selected pressure profile;
a user interface configured to receive an input from a patient that activates the selected operating mode; and
a controller configured to operate the pressure source using the selected pressure profile.
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Abstract
The present invention includes a method and apparatus for the optimized treatment of obstructive sleep apnea. The present invention includes a pressure source configured to provide positive airway pressure to a patient who is resting at home. The pressure source receives control signals from control electronics that define a pressure profile to be delivered to the patient. The control electronics select parameters to define the pressure profile based on factors such as a user selection, information received from a sensor, and/or a prescription.
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1. An apparatus for treating sleep apnea of a patient comprising:
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an apparatus including a pressure source configured to be coupled to the airway of a patient during a treatment cycle; an information storage device configured to store information defining a plurality of different operating modes including a selected operating mode defining a selected pressure profile; a user interface configured to receive an input from a patient that activates the selected operating mode; and a controller configured to operate the pressure source using the selected pressure profile. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. An apparatus for treating sleep apnea of a patient comprising:
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an apparatus including a pressure source configured to be coupled to the airway of a patient during a treatment cycle; an information storage device storing information defining an operating mode; a user interface configured to receive an input from the patient that defines a variable operating mode parameter; and a controller configured to; (1) read the selection from the patient that defines the variable operating mode parameter; and (2) operate the pressure source using the operating mode and according to variable operating mode parameter. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. An apparatus for treating sleep apnea of a patient comprising:
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an apparatus including a pressure source configured to be coupled to the airway of a patient during a treatment cycle; a sensor apparatus configured to generate a signal during the treatment cycle; an information storage device storing first information defining an operating mode that defines an initial pressure profile and an incident pressure profile; and a controller configured to; (1) read the first information defining the operating mode; (2) operate the pressure source to provide the initial pressure profile; (3) analyze the signal from the sensor apparatus during the treatment cycle; (4) identify an obstructive event based upon analyzing the signal; (5) operate the pressure source to provide the incident pressure profile in response to identifying the obstructive event; and (6) store second information on the information storage device as a result of analyzing the signal wherein the second information is indicative of whether a new operating mode is required. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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