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Screening devices and methods for obstructive sleep apnea therapy

  • US 8,386,046 B2
  • Filed: 10/03/2011
  • Issued: 02/26/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/28/2011
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of providing therapy to a patient, comprising:

  • performing an assessment of the patient, wherein the assessment comprises protruding the patient'"'"'s tongue without electrical stimulation of a nerve of the patient, wherein the tongue protrusion is volitional, and observing a response of the patient'"'"'s upper airway; and

    implanting a hypoglossal nerve stimulation device in the patient only if the response comprises an increase in airway size.

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