Systems and methods for detecting faults and/or adjusting electrical therapy based on impedance changes
US9814884B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 5, 2012 |
| Grant date | Nov 14, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 5, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/36185
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
System and methods for detecting impedance changes and for adjusting electrical therapy based on impedance changes are disclosed herein. A method in accordance with a particular embodiment includes applying a therapeutic, paresthesia-less electrical signal to a patient via a patient modulation system that includes a signal delivery device in electrical communication with a target neural population of the patient. The method can include monitoring on a periodic basis an impedance of an electrical circuit that includes the signal delivery device. The method can further include detecting a change in the impedance that indicates a fault and providing an indication that the fault exists.
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