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Method and apparatus for enhancing patient compliance during inspiration measurements

  • US 6,740,046 B2
  • Filed: 07/16/2002
  • Issued: 05/25/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/01/1997
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A system for improving patient compliance with a predetermined breathing pattern during inspiration measurements, comprising:

  • (a) a device for measuring the inspiration flow of a patient;

    (b) a display comprising;

    a first display portion for displaying the measured inspiration flow of the patient; and

    a second display portion disposed adjacent to the first display portion for displaying a target inspiration flow; and

    (c) a processor responsive to the measured inspiration flow of the patient for controlling the first display portion to display at any given time the instantaneous measured inspiration flow of the patient, wherein the processor is operative to control the second display portion to display at any given time an instantaneous target inspiration flow.

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