External defibrillator instruction system and method
US6694187B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 23, 2000 |
| Grant date | Feb 17, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 26, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/3904
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present disclosure relates to a system and method for instructing a user as to how to treat a patient with a defibrillator. In use, electrocardiogram data of the patient is analyzed to determine whether a shockable condition exists. Normal heart function and asystole are distinguished where no shock is advisable, and the user is advised that the patient is in asystole where an asystole condition is detected. Through this method, the attending technician is notified not only that a shock is not advised, but whether the shock is not advised due to an asystole condition.
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