Title:
呼吸筋を強化するためのシステム及び方法
Document Type and Number:
Japanese Patent JP7462946
Kind Code:
B2
Abstract:
This disclosure describes methods and systems for stimulating a respiratory muscle of a patient. The methods herein may include positioning a stimulator adjacent a nerve capable of activating the respiratory muscle; activating the stimulator to cause the respiratory muscle to contract; and ceasing the activation of the stimulator for a period of time. The level and the time of the stimulation may be adjusted for various applications. One or more of the steps in the methods may be repeated. The systems herein may include a stimulator for positioning adjacent a nerve capable of activating the respiratory muscle; a signal generator for providing stimulation energy to the stimulator; a sensor for detecting a response of the respiratory muscle to the stimulation energy; and a controller programmed to control the signal generator for providing stimulation with desired level and time.
Inventors:
Tucker, Viral S.
Evans, Douglas Gee.
Evans, Douglas Gee.
Application Number:
JP2020531639A
Publication Date:
April 08, 2024
Filing Date:
November 29, 2018
Export Citation:
Assignee:
LUNGPACER MEDICAL INC.
International Classes:
A61N1/36; A61B5/0245; A61B5/08; A61N1/05; A61N2/00; A61N5/06; A61N7/00
Foreign References:
| US20130030488 | ||||
| US20150045848 | ||||
| US20150165207 | ||||
| US20110288609 | ||||
| US20110093032 | ||||
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Attorney, Agent or Firm:
Makoto Onda
Hironobu Onda
Atsushi Honda
Hironobu Onda
Atsushi Honda