DAVID W KACZKA
Engineering in Boston, MA
License number
Massachusetts 17713
Issued Date
Nov 1, 1997
Type
Engineer in Training
Address
Address
Boston, MA 02215
Professional information
Dr. David W Kaczka, Boston MA - MD (Doctor of Medicine)
Specialties:
Anesthesiology
Address:
330 Brookline Ave, Boston 02215
(617) 667-0142 (Phone)
(617) 667-0142 (Phone)
Certifications:
Anesthesiology, 2005
Awards:
Healthgrades Honor Roll
Languages:
English
Hospitals:
330 Brookline Ave, Boston 02215
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
330 Brookline Ave, Boston 02215
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
330 Brookline Ave, Boston 02215
Education:
Medical School
Boston University School Of Medicine
Graduated: 2000
St Vincent Worcester Med Center
Graduated: 2001
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Graduated: 2004
Graduated: 2005
Boston University College Of Engineering
Graduated: 1990
Boston University School Of Medicine
Graduated: 2000
St Vincent Worcester Med Center
Graduated: 2001
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Graduated: 2004
Graduated: 2005
Boston University College Of Engineering
Graduated: 1990
David Kaczka, Boston MA
Work:
Bidmc
330 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA 02215
330 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA 02215
Enhanced Ventilation Waveform Device
US Patent:
6435182, Aug 20, 2002
Filed:
Mar 24, 2000
Appl. No.:
09/535135
Inventors:
Kenneth R. Lutchen - Framingham MA
David W. Kaczka - South Boston MA
Bela Suki - Newton Upper Falls MA
David W. Kaczka - South Boston MA
Bela Suki - Newton Upper Falls MA
Assignee:
Trustees of Boston University - Boston MA
International Classification:
A61M 1600
US Classification:
12820421, 12820418, 12820024
Abstract:
A novel ventilator waveform having an enhanced inspiratory flow pattern is ideally suited for determining an effective âinspiratory impedanceâ in ventilator-dependent patients, and/or patients with severe obstruction resulting in expiratory flow-limitation. This waveform is referred to herein as the âEnhanced Ventilator Waveformâ (EVW). The EVW maintains ventilatory support while simultaneously providing an accurate and sensible assessment of the mechanical status of the lungs or total respiratory system. The EVW technique of the present invention ensures that normal (tidal) volume levels are delivered during each inspiration, and that expiration remains passive. Furthermore, accurate estimation of lung resistance and elastance is established for several frequencies surrounding the primary ventilator breathing rate. From the resistance and elastance data, the mean level and structural distribution of airway versus tissue constriction conditions in the lung can be inferred. Additionally, the distribution of delivered gas is more uniform (i.