DIAPHRAGM ASSIST DEVICE

摘要

A diaphragm assist device (DAD) for assistance with diaphragm contraction to facilitate breathing. The device assists with respiration of patients having diaphragmatic dysfunction including those awaiting lung transplants, and those in need of weaning from mechanical ventilation, as well as those who can benefit from an implantable ventilator.

主权项

1. A diaphragm-assist device for assisting in inspiration and/or exhalation of a patient, comprising:
a control system, said control system outputting instructions through a command signal,
a power source,an actuator in communication with said controller for converting said command signal into a mechanical load profile;a kinematic linkage mechanically coupled between said actuator and the diaphragm of said patient for directly mechanically loading said diaphragm muscle in accordance with said mechanical load profile.