Flow generator message system
First Claim
1. A flow generator for providing Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) treatment to a patient with sleep apnea, the flow generator configured to provide a supply of pressurized breathable gas to a patient while the patient is sleeping, the flow generator comprising:
- a blower configured to supply pressurized breathable gas at a pressure between 3 and 20 cm H2O to pneumatically splint an airway of the patient while sleeping during CPAP treatment; and
a processor coupled with operation sensors, a clock, and a user interface,wherein the processor is programmed to generate a time-based message, wherein the time-based message is generated at a predetermined time interval based on either time of use or elapsed time, and the flow generator is configured to deliver the time-based message to the patient by the adjustment of delivery of pressurized breathable gas to the patient during CPAP treatment,wherein the time-based message is a wake-up alarm.
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Abstract
A flow generator for delivering breathable gas to a patient includes a processor coupled with operation sensors and a user interface. The processor is programmed to generate at least one of time-based or event-based messages relating to at least one of flow generator operation, flow generator service, flow generator use, patient health, peripheral devices and services, patient treatment, and reminders. Time-based messages are generated at predetermined time intervals based on either time of use or elapsed time. The event-based messages are generated based on signals from the operation sensors. The user interface is configured to deliver the messages to at least one of a display, a flow generator service provider, the patient and a physician. By this system, operation of the flow generator is facilitated and enhanced.
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21 Claims
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1. A flow generator for providing Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) treatment to a patient with sleep apnea, the flow generator configured to provide a supply of pressurized breathable gas to a patient while the patient is sleeping, the flow generator comprising:
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a blower configured to supply pressurized breathable gas at a pressure between 3 and 20 cm H2O to pneumatically splint an airway of the patient while sleeping during CPAP treatment; and a processor coupled with operation sensors, a clock, and a user interface, wherein the processor is programmed to generate a time-based message, wherein the time-based message is generated at a predetermined time interval based on either time of use or elapsed time, and the flow generator is configured to deliver the time-based message to the patient by the adjustment of delivery of pressurized breathable gas to the patient during CPAP treatment, wherein the time-based message is a wake-up alarm. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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