Pulse sensors
US8064995B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 2, 2010 |
| Grant date | Nov 22, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 2, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/39044
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method of operating an automated external defibrillator, the method being implemented by circuitry and one or more processors of the defibrillator, comprising monitoring a pulse signal from the patient; monitoring an ECG signal from the patient; determining whether it is appropriate to deliver a defibrillation shock to the patient, the determination being based at least in part on the content of the ECG signal and on the content of the pulse signal.
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