Devices, systems, and methods for managing patient temperature and correcting cardiac arrhythmia
US10736773B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 12, 2014 |
| Grant date | Aug 11, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 3, 2035 |
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- 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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