Method and system for endotracheal/esophageal stimulation prior to and during a medical procedure
US6735471B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 26, 2001 |
| Grant date | May 11, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 10, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/385
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method of performing a medical procedure, such as surgery, is provided. A nerve is stimulated in order to adjust the beating of the heart to a first condition, such as a stopped or slowed condition. The medical procedure is performed on the heart or another organ. The stimulation of the nerve is stopped in order to adjust the beating of the heart to a second condition, such as a beating condition. The heart itself may also be stimulated to a beating condition, such as by pacing. The stimulation of the nerve may be continued in order to allow the medical procedure to be continued. Systems and devices for performing the medical procedure are also provided.
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