摘要:
An external defibrillator is described which maintains the durations of phases of a multiphasic shock waveform within or below desired limits. As the duration of a waveform increases for patients of increased patient impedance, the durations of the phases of a multiphasic shock waveform also increase. Before a maximum duration limit is exceeded, the defibrillator adds another phase to the multiphasic waveform which brings the durations of the phases within the desired range or below a maximum duration limit. Both the number of shock phases and the individual phase durations can be controlled in response to measured patient impedance.
摘要:
A defibrillation electrode includes a conductive member having first and second opposite side surfaces, a non-conductive backing connected to the first surface of the conductive member, and at least one drug delivery medium in electrical communication with the second surface of the conductive member. The drug delivery medium is adapted to be in surface contact with a patient so as to impart transdermal drug delivery when the electrode is in communication with a power supply.
摘要:
A method of making a carbon/graphite product using a coal tar pitch having a softening point in the range of about 150° C. to 250° C. Also, a carbon/graphite product having a softening point in the range of about 150° C. to 250° C. A method of making mesophase pitch is formed from quinoline insoluble free coal tar pitch distillate from a high efficiency evaporative distillation process.
摘要:
A mixture of carbon-containing fibers, such as mesophase or isotropic pitch fibers, a suitable matrix material, such as a milled pitch is compressed while resistively heating the mixture to form a carbonized composite material. Preferably, the carbonized material has a density of at least about 1.30 g/cm3. Preferably, the composite material is formed in less than ten minutes. This is a significantly shorter time than for conventional processes, which typically take several days and achieve a lower density material. A treating component may be impregnated into the composite. Consequently, carbon composite materials having final densities of about 1.6-1.8 g/cm3 or higher are readily achieved with one or two infiltration cycles using a pitch or other carbonaceous material to fill voids in the composite and rebaking.
摘要翻译:将含碳纤维如中间相或各向同性沥青纤维,合适的基质材料如研磨沥青的混合物压缩,同时电阻加热混合物以形成碳化复合材料。 优选地,碳化材料具有至少约1.30g / cm 3的密度。 优选地,复合材料在不到10分钟内形成。 这比通常需要几天并实现较低密度材料的常规工艺明显更短的时间。 处理组分可以浸渍到复合材料中。 因此,使用沥青或其他含碳材料填充复合材料中的空隙和重新粘合的一个或两个渗透循环,容易实现最终密度为约1.6-1.8g / cm 3或更高的碳复合材料 。
摘要:
The halide chemical vapor deposition process deposits a chemical compound comprised of at least two different elements. The method employs a first process gas which includes a halogenated compound of a first one of the at least two different elements, and a second process gas which includes hydrogen and a second one of at least two different elements. The process gases are maintained in separation until they are contacted in a deposition chamber proximate a substrate. The gases, which are generally preheated to a temperature of less than their thermal decomposition temperatures, are contacted in a deposition region proximate the substrate, and react to generate a deposition species and a hydrogen halide which is removed. Also disclosed is an apparatus for practicing the invention.
摘要:
A method for reducing delay between termination of cardiopulmonary resuscitation and administration of a defibrillating shock. An electrocardiogram signal of the patient is monitored during administration of cardiopulmonary resuscitation to a patient. The electrocardiogram signal is analyzed to determine whether a shockable rhythm exists. It is indicated that a shockable rhythm exists and/or that a defibrillating shock will be administered. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation is stopped. The defibrillating shock is administered within 10 seconds of the cessation of cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
摘要:
The invention provides a method of monitoring a subject's neurological condition. In some embodiments, the method includes the steps of analyzing a physiological signal (such as an EEG) from a subject to determine if the subject is in a contra-ictal condition; and if the subject is in a contra-ictal condition, providing an indication (e.g., to the subject and/or to a caregiver) that the subject is in the contra-ictal condition, such as by activating a green light or other visible output. In some embodiments, if the subject is in a pro-ictal condition, the method includes the step of providing an indication (such as a red light) that the subject is in the pro-ictal condition. The invention also provides neurological system monitors.
摘要:
Methods of classifying a subject's condition are described. The method includes: receiving measured signals from the subject; processing the measured signals using a computing device to identify a class associated with an identified condition of the subject; introducing an artificial class, the artificial class being associated with an unknown condition of the subject; classifying a feature vector from the subject into the identified class or the artificial class; and generating a signal in response to classifying the feature vector. The measured signals from the subject may include at least one signal extracted from brain activity of the subject.
摘要:
Systems and methods of monitoring a subject's neurological condition are provided. In some embodiments, the method includes the steps of analyzing a physiological signal (such as an EEG) from a subject to determine if the subject is in a contra-ictal condition; and if the subject is in a contra-ictal condition, providing an indication (e.g., to the subject and/or to a caregiver) that the subject is in the contra-ictal condition. The systems and methods may utilize a minimally invasive, leadless device to monitor the subject's condition. In some embodiments, if the subject is in a pro-ictal condition, the method includes the step of providing an indication (such as a red light) that the subject is in the pro-ictal condition.
摘要:
Systems and methods for enhancing the accuracy of classifying a measurement by providing an artificial class. Seizure prediction systems may employ a classification system including an artificial class and a user interface for signaling uncertainty in classification when a measurement is classified in the artificial class.