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Device for treating dysphagia with electrical stimulation

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  • US 6,104,958 A
  • Filed: 07/19/1999
  • Issued: 08/15/2000
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/27/1995
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A device for treating dysphagia using electrical stimulation, comprising:

  • a power source;

    a signal generator for providing an output signal, said output signal having an intensity, a frequency, and a pulse duration;

    an output protector circuit for limiting said intensity of said output signal;

    a treatment duration circuit for controlling the duration of operation of said signal generator;

    a ramp control circuit for controlling said intensity of said output signal; and

    a monitor for displaying operating parameters of said device;

    wherein said signal generator regulates said intensity, said frequency, and said pulse duration of said output signal in accordance with a procedure for treating dysphagia by applying said output signal to a pharyngeal region of a patient;

    wherein said treatment duration circuit and said ramp control circuit regulate said output signal in accordance with a procedure for treating dysphagia by applying said output signal to the pharyngeal region of the patient; and

    wherein said output protector circuit is programmed to limit said intensity of said output signal in accordance with a treatment tolerance level of the patient.

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