Inventors:
Kourosh Kojouri - San Jose CA, US
International Classification:
A61B 5/087, A61B 5/091
Abstract:
Systems and methods for monitoring incentive spirometry are disclosed. A patient measuring unit measures inhalation and/or exhalation flow and/or volume. The patient is instructed to follow a prescribed program of repeated inhalations and/or exhalations using the patient measuring unit. Feedback is provided to the patient to facilitate compliance with the prescribed program. All usage of the patient measuring unit is recorded and displays are provided for both the patient and an attending clinician. Prescribed performance targets are programmed, and alarms are set to indicate when prescribed targets are not met. Alarms can be set for minimum and maximum flow rates, minimum inhalation volume, minimum repeat count per set, maximum interval between sets, and maximum performance degradation compared to a recent average.