Respiratory Aid Device

A system is described for stimulating the chest wall of a subject to reduce breathlessness. The system includes a respiration sensor (3) operable to generate an output signal dependent on respiration of the subject; a stimulation device (7) operable to stimulate the chest wall of the subject; and a controller (5) arranged to monitor the output signal and to activate operation of the stimulation device dependent on the output signal. The system provides in-phase stimulation of intercostal muscles during respiration. The stimulation device may apply a mechanical vibration to the patient's chest wall. The controller controls the frequency of the applied vibration.

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Patents:
WO 2,010,071,919

Inventor(s): MCCARREN BREDGE [AU]; EISENHUTH JOHN [AU]

Type of Offer: Sale



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