Interactive method of performing cardipulmonary resuscitation with minimal delay to defibrillation shocks
US6553257B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 13, 2001 |
| Grant date | Apr 22, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 13, 2021 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/3987
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for reducing delay between termination of cardiopulmonary resuscitation and administration of a defibrillating shock. An electrocardiogram signal of the patient is monitored during administration of cardiopulmonary resuscitation to a patient. The electrocardiogram signal is analyzed to determine whether a shockable rhythm exists. It is indicated that a shockable rhythm exists and/or that a defibrillating shock will be administered. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation is stopped. The defibrillating shock is administered within 10 seconds of the cessation of cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
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