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Remote control arrhythmia analyzer and defibrillator

US6459933B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMay 4, 2000
Grant dateOct 1, 2002
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Expiry dateMay 4, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61N1/3925
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method for providing medical treatment to a patient at a location away from a medical facility comprises monitoring at least one physical parameter of a patient that is located away from a medical facility with a monitoring device. The monitored physical parameter is transmitted to a central controller that is located within a medical facility. A control signal is transmitted from the controller to operate a treatment device that is coupled to the patient, with the control signal being selected based at least in part on the monitored physical characteristic.

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