摘要:
The presence of a cardiac pulse in a patient is determined by evaluating physiological signals in the patient. In one embodiment, a medical device evaluates two or more different physiological signals, such as phonocardiogram (PCG) signals, electrocardiogram (ECG) signals, patient impedance signals, piezoelectric signals, and accelerometer signals for features indicative of the presence of a cardiac pulse. Using these features, the medical device determines whether a cardiac pulse is present in the patient. The medical device may also be configured to report whether the patient is in a VF, VT, asystole, or PEA condition, in addition to being in a pulseless condition, and prompt different therapies, such as chest compressions, rescue breathing, defibrillation, and PEA-specific electrotherapy, depending on the analysis of the physiological signals. Auto-capture of a cardiac pulse using pacing stimuli is further provided.
摘要:
The presence of a cardiac pulse in a patient is determined by evaluating physiological signals in the patient. In one embodiment, a medical device evaluates two or more different physiological signals, such as phonocardiogram (PCG) signals, electrocardiogram (ECG) signals, patient impedance signals, piezoelectric signals, and accelerometer signals for features indicative of the presence of a cardiac pulse. Using these features, the medical device determines whether a cardiac pulse is present in the patient. The medical device may also be configured to report whether the patient is in a VF, VT, asystole, or PEA condition, in addition to being in a pulseless condition, and prompt different therapies, such as chest compressions, rescue breathing, defibrillation, and PEA-specific electrotherapy, depending on the analysis of the physiological signals. Auto-capture of a cardiac pulse using pacing stimuli is further provided.
摘要:
The presence of a cardiac pulse in a patient is determined by evaluating physiological signals in the patient. In one embodiment, a medical device evaluates two or more different physiological signals, such as phonocardiogram (PCG) signals, electrocardiogram (ECG) signals, patient impedance signals, piezoelectric signals, and accelerometer signals for features indicative of the presence of a cardiac pulse. Using these features, the medical device determines whether a cardiac pulse is present in the patient. The medical device may also be configured to report whether the patient is in a VF, VT, asystole, or PEA condition, in addition to being in a pulseless condition, and prompt different therapies, such as chest compressions, rescue breathing, defibrillation, and PEA-specific electrotherapy, depending on the analysis of the physiological signals. Auto-capture of a cardiac pulse using pacing stimuli is further provided.
摘要:
A system is provided for delivering a defibrillation pulse to a patient and a corresponding method of storing such a system is provided in accordance with the present invention. The system includes a defibrillator (e.g., an AED) that is configured to deliver the defibrillation pulse to the patient and a cell that is configured to convert light into electrical power for the defibrillator. The method includes storing an defibrillator of the system for future use and arranging a light receiving system to receive light such that the light receiving system converts light into electrical power for the defibrillator.
摘要:
Circuits for controlling the current flow of an energy pulse as a function of the temperature of a resistive element in the circuit so that the current flow varies over time in accordance with a predetermined waveform. The circuits include at least one negative temperature coefficient thermistor connected between an energy storage device and connectors for delivering energy stored in the storage source to an external load. In one embodiment of the invention the circuit includes a second thermistor for shunting a residual portion of the current delivered by an energy pulse away from the external load. In another embodiment of the circuit, a small inductive device is used for adjusting the shape of the predetermined waveform. In yet another embodiment of the device, a plurality of thermistors arranged in a bridge-like configuration are used to control the current of the energy pulse so that its waveform is biphasic. Heat sinks may be attached to the thermistors for cooling the latter so as to increase the rate at which energy pulses may be delivered by the circuits.
摘要:
Circuits for controlling the current flow of an energy pulse as a function of the temperature of a resistive element in the circuit so that the current flow varies over time in accordance with a predetermined waveform. The circuits include at least one negative temperature coefficient thermistor connected between an energy storage device and connectors for delivering energy stored in the storage source to an external load. In one embodiment of the invention the circuit includes a second thermistor for shunting a residual portion of the current delivered by an energy pulse away from the external load. In another embodiment of the circuit, a small inductive device is used for adjusting the shape of the predetermined waveform. In yet another embodiment of the device, a plurality of thermistors arranged in a bridge-like configuration are used to control the current of the energy pulse so that its waveform is biphasic. Heat sinks may be attached to the thermistors for cooling the latter so as to increase the rate at which energy pulses may be delivered by the circuits.
摘要:
A sensor for detecting the firing of a spark plug while maintaining electrical isolation of electronic equipment is disclosed. In the preferred embodiment, a conductive element is attached to one electrical lead of a neon bulb. A wrap secures one end of an optical fiber to the neon bulb for collecting the light from the neon bulb. The optical fiber carries the light from the neon bulb to a data logging device. During use, the conductive element is secured to an insulated spark plug wire and, when the spark plug fires, a voltage between the leads of the neon bulb is induced, causing the neon bulb to produce a pulse of light. The light pulse from the neon bulb is carried by the optical fiber and monitored by the data logging device. By providing an optical fiber to link the data logging device to the neon bulb, electrical isolation is accomplished.