CO2 prevents sleep apnea
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- News: Device offers alternative sleep apnea treatment (June 4, 2019)
- Patent: Sleep apnea therapy device that automatically adjusts the fraction of inspired carbon dioxide (December 11, 2015)
Project Overview
Sleep Apnea affects many people and leads to poor sleep quality and other health issues. Even CPAP, the golden standard for sleep apnea therapy, yields a success rate of only 50%. Research has shown that maintaining the body's carbon dioxide concentration at a certain level can prevent sleep apnea. Our goal is to design a device that would reduce apneas by adjusting for and maintaining appropriate carbon dioxide levels during sleep.
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Team Members
- Eric Howell - Team Leader
- Madison Boston - Communicator
- Jacob Levin - BSAC
- Christopher Nguyen - BWIG
- Christopher Schreiber - BPAG
Advisor and Client
- Prof. Beth Meyerand - Advisor
- Prof. John Webster - Client
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