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Devices, systems, and methods for managing patient temperature and correcting cardiac arrhythmia

US10736773B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 12, 2014
Grant dateAug 11, 2020
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Expiry dateOct 3, 2035

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61N1/3904
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Methods, devices, and systems for temperature management and ventricular defibrillation are disclosed. Methods, devices, and systems for positioning an electrode in the esophagus of a subject and managing the core body temperature of the subject are disclosed. The use of esophageal heat transfer devices to deliver an electrode for use in delivering an electrical shock to the myocardium is disclosed.

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