Defibrillator with training features
US5611815A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 8, 1994 |
| Grant date | Mar 18, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 8, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/3904
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A defibrillator has a treatment mode and a training mode. The defibrillator includes an energy source; an electrode connector; a controller, including a feature for connecting the energy source to the electrode connector; and training mode features for stimulating the operation of the defibrillator in treatment mode. Also included is a method of operating a defibrillator including the steps of providing a defibrillator (with the defibrillator including a defibrillation energy source, a controller and electrode connectors, and with the controller including circuitry for actuating the defibrillator to deliver a defibrillation shock from the defibrillation energy source to the electrode connectors) and operating the defibrillator in a training mode to simulate delivery of a shock from the energy source to the electrode connectors without delivering a defibrillation shock from the energy source to the electrode connectors. An additional method of operating a defibrillator includes the following steps: providing a defibrillator having automatic or semiautomatic operation; activating the defibrillator to provide therapy to a patient; placing the defibrillator in a pause state by actuatin…
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