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Ventilatory method utilizing body length-based parameter calculations

  • US 6,976,487 B1
  • Filed: 12/10/1999
  • Issued: 12/20/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/17/1995
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method of operating a ventilator, comprising the steps of:

  • providing a ventilator having a control device, the control device including means for inputting a body length of a patient to be ventilated;

    inputting, into the control device, the body length of a patient to be ventilated;

    calculating, in the control device, at least one ventilation parameter based solely upon said body length; and

    providing ventilation in accordance with the calculated at least one ventilation parameter, wherein said ventilation parameter is selected from the group consisting of;

    tidal volume;

    respiratory rate;

    inspiratory flow rate;

    I;

    E ratio;

    inspiratory time; and

    minute ventilation.

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