Method and apparatus for apnea patient screening

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PATENT NO 5233983
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07754407

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An apparatus for and method of preoperative and intraoperative screening of obstructive sleep apnea patients. The screening device employs a plurality of stimulation channels which may be individually controlled to terminate or prevent an apnea event. The apparatus also contains a plurality of sensor processing channels to permit selection of the optimal sensor configuration and the sensing parameters. The preoperative procedure determines the suitability of a patient for therapy using an automatic implantable system. The type and placement of sensors and stimulation electrodes is also determined. During the intraoperative procedure, the initial screening determinations are verified and the various sensing and stimulation parameters are optimized.

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MEDTRONIC INC710 MEDTRONIC PARKWAY MINNEAPOLIS MN 55432

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Markowitz, H Toby Roseville, MN 110 8875

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