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Date of Patent
June 21, 2016
Patent Application Number
14334114
Date Filed
July 17, 2014
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Provided according to embodiments of the invention are methods for monitoring the application of positive end expiratory pressure (PEEP) to an individual. Such methods include isolating a pulsatile arterial component (PAC) signal and a venous impedance component (VIC) signal of a PPG signal obtained from a central source site of the individual; monitoring the PAC signal, the VIC signal, or both, over time; and adjusting the level of PEEP based on the PAC signal, the VIC signal, or both.
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