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Sensor, method of sensor implant and system for treatment of respiratory disorders

  • US 6,132,384 A
  • Filed: 06/26/1996
  • Issued: 10/17/2000
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/26/1996
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for stimulating a patient to treat a respiratory disorder, comprising the steps of:

  • sensing a characteristic of respiratory effort present at a posterior side of a manubrium in proximity to a brachiocephalic vein;

    generating a respiratory effort signal in response to the characteristic of respiratory effort;

    monitoring the respiratory effort signal to detect an event for triggering stimulation; and

    stimulating in response to the detection of the stimulation event.

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