Pulse sensors
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1. An external defibrillator comprising defibrillator electrodes, and a piezoelectric polymer pulse sensor.
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Abstract
External defibrillators are provided that include a pulse sensor. These defibrillators may be used to treat a patient showing signs of possible cardiac arrest. ?
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1. An external defibrillator comprising
defibrillator electrodes, and a piezoelectric polymer pulse sensor.
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9. A medical device comprising
a piezoelectric polymer pulse sensor; - and
a strap constructed to allow the pulse sensor to be attached to a patient'"'"'s neck. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34)
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13. A medical device comprising
a piezoelectric polymer pulse sensor, and a foam pad having a first surface to which the pulse sensor is attached, and a second surface constructed to be attached to a patient.
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15. A method of treating a patient showing signs of possible cardiac arrest comprising:
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applying a piezoelectric pulse sensor to the patient;
applying electrodes of a defibrillator to the patient; and
using the pulse sensor to detect whether the patient has a pulse.
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35. A method of treating a patient showing signs of possible cardiac arrest comprising:
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applying a piezoelectric pulse sensor to the patient;
using the pulse sensor to detect whether the patient has a pulse; and
using the pulse sensor to determine whether to apply electrodes of a defibrillator to the patient.
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36. A method of treating a patient showing signs of possible cardiac arrest comprising:
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applying a piezoelectric pulse sensor to the patient;
using the pulse sensor to detect whether the patient has a pulse; and
using the pulse sensor to determine whether to perform CPR on the patient.
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