Abstract:
Techniques are disclosed for modulating the generation of charge current by operational circuitry included in an implantable medical device (IMD) for delivery of an induction stimulation pulse waveform by the IMD. The modulation may include modulating a charging circuit of the operational circuitry to facilitate the regulation of the induction stimulation pulse waveform. The techniques include monitoring an electrical parameter of a charging path during the delivery of the induction stimulation pulse and modulating the charging circuit based on the monitored electrical parameter.
Abstract:
Изобретение относится к области медицинской техники, а именно, к дефибрилляторам и может найти применение в медицинских учреждениях для отделений реанимации, кардио- хирургии, интенсивной терапии, отделений неотложной скорой помощи, а также на догоспитальных этапах медицинской помощи. Устройство формирования биполярного сигнала содержит накопитель электрической энергии, коммутирующие ее электронные управляемые ключи и схему управления этими ключами. Для формирования сигнала положительной и отрицательной полярности, установлен один накопитель электрической энергии, который соединен с цепью последовательно соединенных ключей. Каждый из ключей параллельно включен с резистором. Схема управления ключами для изменения формы импульса управляет включением электронных ключей и цепью формирования биполярного сигнала. Цепь формирования биполярного сигнала состоит из четырех ключей последовательно соединенных с накопителем электрической энергии и цепью изменения формы импульса таким образом, что при замыкании первого и четвертого ключей ток через нагрузку протекает в направлении, формируемом сигнал положительной полярности и при замыкании второго и третьего ключей ток через нагрузку протекает в направлении, формируемом сигнал отрицательной полярности. Сигналы на управление электронными ключами поступают от схемы управления для формирования биполярного сигнала. Технический результат настоящего изобретения заключается в упрощении электрической схемы.
Abstract:
An Automated External Defibrillator (AED) with wireless patient monitoring capability. The AED is used in conjunction with a monitoring chest strap that transmits the patient's ECG and other parameters over a wireless network to the AED. The AED is capable of monitoring several patients simultaneously for use in mass casualty incidents. The AED notifies and indicates to the operator when a patient requires defibrillation therapy. The device is ready to shock once the defibrillation electrodes are applied.
Abstract:
A biphasic pulse delivery circuit for a defibrillator includes two capacitors, a first one of which is charged and delivers the first phase of the biphasic pulse and a second one of which is charged and delivers the second phase of the biphasic pulse. At least a portion of the charge on the second capacitor is provided by the current flow through the patient during delivery of the first pulse phase. Switches are provided for initiating the first phase, initiating the second phase, and terminating the second phase. In an illustrated circuit a shunt circuit path is provided to at least partially charge the second capacitor from the first capacitor prior to delivery of the second phase of the biphasic pulse. The inventive circuit can be controlled entirely with switching devices that only need to be closed during pulse delivery.
Abstract:
One embodiment of the present invention provides a lead electrode assembly for use with an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator subcutaneously implanted outside the ribcage between the third and eighth ribs comprising an electrode.
Abstract:
A power supply for an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator for subcutaneous positioning between the third rib and the twelfth rib and using a lead system that does not directly contact a patient’s heart or reside in the intrathorasic blood vessels and for providing anti-bradycardia pacing energy to the heart, comprising a capacitor subsystem for storing the anti-bradycardia pacing energy for delivery to the patient’s heart; and a battery subsystem electrically coupled to the capacitor subsystem for providing the anti-bradycardia pacing energy to the capacitor subsystem.
Abstract:
A power supply for an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator for subcutaneous positioning between the third rid and the twelfth rib and using a lead system that does not directly contact a patient's heart or reside in the intrathorasic blood vessels and for providing anti-tachycardia pacing energy to the heart, comprising a capacitor subsystem for storing the anti-tachycardia pacing energy for delivery to the patient's heart; and a battery subsystem electrically coupled to the capacitor subsystem for providing the anti-tachycardia pacing energy to the capacitor subsystem.
Abstract:
A power supply for an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator for subcutaneous positioning between the third rib and the twelfth rib and using a lead system that does not directly contact a patient's heart or reside in the intrathorasic blood vessels and for providing anti-bradycardia pacing energy to the heart, comprising a capacitor subsystem for storing the anti-bradycardia pacing energy for delivery to the patient's heart; and a battery subsystem electrically coupled to the capacitor subsystem for providing the anti-bradycardia pacing energy to the capacitor subsystem.
Abstract:
A power supply for an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator for subcutaneou positioning between the tird rib and the twelfth rib and for providing cardioversion/defibrillation energy to the heart, the power supply comprising a capacitor subsystem for storing the cardioversion/defibrillation energy for delivery to the patient's heart; and a battery subsystem electrically coupled to the capacitor subsystem for providing electrical energy to the capacitor subsystem.
Abstract:
One embodiment of the present invention provides a lead electrode assembly for subcutaneous implantation including an electrode; and a pocket coupled to the electrode for positioning the lead electrode assembly.