DEVICE FOR OPTIMIZATION OF SLEEP APNEA SYNDROME THERAPY BY KINESTHETIC STIMULATION

摘要

The disclosure relates to a device including a processor configured to detect a respiratory disorder episode and generate kinesthetic stimulation control signals in response to the detection of a respiratory disorder episode. The device further includes at least one kinesthetic effector adapted to be applied to a patient's outer skin site and includes a vibrating electromechanical transducer capable of receiving stimulation control signals and outputting a kinesthetic stimulation energy determined by the stimulation control signals. The processor is further configured to determine the effectiveness of stimulation by detecting a cessation of the respiratory disorder episode. The processor is further configured to determine a stimulation energy by selecting an initial energy value and varying the energy value as a function of the effectiveness of previous stimulation.

主权项

1. An optimization device for treatment of a respiratory disorder in a patient by stimulation including:
a processor configured to detect a respiratory disorder episode; wherein the processor is further configured to produce stimulation control signals in response to detection of the respiratory disorder episode; and at least one effector adapted to receive the stimulation control signals and to deliver stimulation energy determined by the stimulation control signals; wherein the processor is further configured to determine an effectiveness of the stimulation energy by detecting a cessation of the respiratory disorder episode; wherein the processor is further configured to determine the stimulation energy by:
selecting a starting energy value and varying the energy value depending on the effectiveness of a previous stimulation, the energy value being capped at a maximum value, andfor a first stimulation, selecting an initial energy value depending on physiological parameters of the patient.