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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 10, 2007
Filed:
Jul. 17, 2003
Patrick F. Kelly, Edmonds, WA (US);
Gregory T. Kavounas, Kirkland, WA (US);
Joseph L. Sullivan, Kirkland, WA (US);
Patrick F. Kelly, Edmonds, WA (US);
Gregory T. Kavounas, Kirkland, WA (US);
Joseph L. Sullivan, Kirkland, WA (US);
MedTronic Physio-Control Manufacturing Corporation, Redmond, WA (US);
Abstract
Methods and apparatus are provided for minimizing the inherent time delays within external defibrillators. The methods and apparatuses utilize timing schemes for initiation and completion of charging of an energy storage device of an external defibrillator, measuring one or physical parameters of the patient and conducting a physiology analysis of the patient. The initiation and completion of one or more of these activities are arranged so that the energy storage device is charged to a desired level and available for a defibrillation shock to the patient with minimal delay after activation of the external defibrillator.