Patent ID: 8695593
Filing Date: 2014-04-15
Classification: A61H,A61M

Abstract:
1. A method encoded on a data storage medium as executable software for optimizing mechanical ventilation of a patient, the method comprising steps of: (a) receiving patient input data representing respiratory airway resistance (RES), respiratory compliance (COMP), and data indicative of patient's ideal body weight (WEIGHT); (b) receiving data representing patient oxygen level (PO2); (c) receiving input data representing measured spontaneous breathing rate (FSP), tidal volume (VTMS), inspired oxygen fraction (FIO), and positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP); (d) determining optimal ventilation level and optimal respiratory rate for the patient based on data received in step (a); (e) determining a level of controlled ventilation for the patient based on the FSP, the VTMS, the optimal ventilation level, and the optimal respiratory rate; (f) determining required levels of FIO and PEEP based on the patient oxygen level data received in step (b) and the patient FIO and PEEP data received in step (c); and (g) generating outputs representing the required levels of FIO, PEEP, and the controlled ventilation for a next breath of the patient; the steps performed by a processor executing the software.