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US 8,911,386 B2Granted
Respiratory compression belt
OwnerNicholas G. Zacharopoulosinventor
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Abstract
A device and method for restricting the respiratory movement of a patient undergoing medical treatment. A respiratory compression belt is positioned properly, secured on the patient and pressurized to control patient movement.
Claims6
A respiratory compressor belt comprising
- a belt designed to wrap around a patient;
- a strap attached to the belt and designed to support the respiratory compressor belt on a patient's shoulders;
- an adjustment mechanism for the respiratory compressor belt
- a bladder attached to the belt
- at least one tube directly connected to the bladder to allow pressurization and depressurization of the bladder;
- a connection means attached to each tube;
- and
- a means for monitor and control of pressure in the bladder in a separate room from the room where the patient with respiratory compressor belt is located.
5 more elements
A method for restricting the respiratory movement of a patient comprising
- selecting a respiratory compressor belt;
- placing a strap of the respiratory compressor belt over the patient's shoulders;
- adjusting the strap to ensure the respiratory compressor belt is in the proper location on the patient;
- wrapping the belt around the patient and securing it;
- positioning the patient in a desired location for a medical procedure to be performed;
- connecting a means for monitor and control pressure in a bladder attached to the belt of the respiratory compressor belt;
- and
- connecting a means for monitor and control of pressure in the bladder in a separate room from the room where the patient with respiratory compressor belt is located.
5 more elements
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.