SWALLOWING ASSIST DEVICE

摘要

A swallowing assist device for assisting swallowing includes a respiration detection part, an application unit, and a control part. The respiration detection part detects respiration. The application unit is attached to a target section to apply a stimulus for facilitation of swallowing. The control part controls the application unit. The control part controls the application unit to start application of the stimulus to the target section during an expiration period detected according to a detection signal from the respiration detection part, and terminate the application of the stimulus to the target section during the expiration period.

主权项

1. A swallowing assist device for assisting swallowing, comprising:
a respiration detection part that detects respiration; an application unit that is attached to a target section to apply a stimulus for facilitation of swallowing; and a control part that controls the application unit, wherein the control part controls the application unit to start application of the stimulus to the target section during an expiration period detected according to a detection signal from the respiration detection part, and terminate the application of the stimulus to the target section during the expiration period.