Method and apparatus for monitoring respiration using signals from a piezoelectric sensor mounted on a substrate

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PATENT NO 6517497
APP PUB NO 20020072685A1
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09735843

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A method and apparatus for monitoring and/or quantitatively measuring a patient's respiration using a flexible piezoelectric film sensor. The apparatus includes a piezoelectric film which converts acoustical waves generated by the patient's respiration into electrical signals. The piezoelectric film sensor can be used to monitor the respiration of a patient by correlating the sound generated in the patient's airway with respiratory activity. Further, the data generated by the sensor may be further analyzed by a patient monitor to diagnose respiratory conditions.

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GE MARQUETTE MEDICAL SYSTEMS INC8200 WEST TOWER AVENUE MILWAUKEE WI 53223

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Kini, Narendra Delafield, WI 3 189
Rymut, Russell Milwaukee, WI 3 204
Slotty, Eric Waukesha, WI 1 189

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