摘要 |
A method for adaptive triggering of respiratory phases in breathing devices, comprising the steps of determining a first respiration indicator signal based on at least one of the parameters flow and pressure, compare the respiration indicator signal with a trigger requirement and generate a trigger signal when the respiration indicator signal fulfils the trigger requirement is described. In order to shorten response times to respiration changes without loosing stability, the method further comprises the steps of measuring an excitable cell signal related to respiration, determining a second respiration indicator signal based on the measured excitable cell signal and adapting the trigger requirement in relation to the second respiration indicator signal. A breathing device implementing the method is also disclosed. <IMAGE> |