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Methods and devices for assessment of pneumostoma function

  • US 8,475,389 B2
  • Filed: 06/08/2010
  • Issued: 07/02/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/19/2008
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method for assessing function of a pneumostoma in a chest of a patient, the method including:

  • (a) receiving an elevated-exhalation-pressure control device into the patient'"'"'s mouth;

    (b) inserting a gas collection device into the pneumostoma;

    (c) assessing qualities of gas in the pneumostoma during a time period in which a patient is exhaling at an elevated pressure through the elevated-exhalation-pressure control device; and

    (d) removing the gas collection device from the pneumostoma.

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