Snoring sleep apnea prevention system

Abstract

The invention discloses an implantable snoring sleep apnea prevention system. The system includes a hypoglossal nerve stimulator and an upper airway muscle stimulator. The hypoglossal nerve stimulator includes a first electrode, a first pulse generator, a pressure sensor, a breathing parameter acquisition device, a first processor and a first communication module. The first electrode is located in the hypoglossal nerve and the pressure sensor is located in the intercostal muscle, so that the hypoglossal stimulation pulse and inspiratory action are synchronized. The upper airway muscle stimulator comprises a second pulse generator, a second processor, a wakeup module, a second electrode and a second communication module. The second electrode is located at the upper airway muscle. The system can be used for preventing asphyxial complications while alleviating the snoring.

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technical field [0001] The invention relates to an implanted snoring sleep apnea prevention system, in particular to a snoring sleep apnea prevention system capable of muscle stimulation to prevent asphyxia. Background technique [0002] The snoring volume of snoring patients increases by more than 60dB after deep sleep, and it hinders the gas exchange during normal breathing. 5% of snoring patients also have different degrees of breath holding during sleep, which is called obstructive sleep apnea syndrome. Consequences of suffocation. [0003] U.S. Patent US8381735B2 discloses an implant under the base of the tongue to improve snoring, but it cannot prevent suffocation. [0004] U.S. Patent No. 8,517,028 B2 discloses placing an implant from the hyoid bone backward toward the rear surface of the tongue along the rear wall toward the free end of the patient's soft palate to improve snoring, but it cannot prevent suffocation. [0005] It can be seen that how to prevent suffo...

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[0003] US Patent US8381735B2 discloses an implant under the base of the tongue to improve snoring, but it cannot prevent suffocation

[0004] U.S. Patent No. 8,517,028 B2 discloses placing an implant from the hyoid bone backward toward the rear surface of the tongue along the posterior wall toward the free end of the patient's soft palate to improve snoring, but cannot prevent suffocation

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