Multi-modal electrotherapy method and apparatus
US8718759B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 6, 2012 |
| Grant date | May 6, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 6, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/3981
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A multi-modal electrotherapy apparatus including circuitry for administering defibrillation therapy and for administering medium voltage therapy (MVT). A combined-use capacitor bank of at least one capacitor stores energy to be administered as defibrillation therapy and MVT. Combined-use discharge circuitry electrically is coupled between the combined-use capacitor bank and patient terminals for selectively administering energy from the capacitor bank according to a plurality of controllable waveforms as either defibrillation therapy or MVT. A controller is configured to cause the discharge circuitry to apply the MVT from the capacitor bank while the capacitor bank undergoes charging in preparation for administration of the defibrillation therapy.
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