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Method and apparatus for defrosting a defibrillation electrode

  • US 8,260,414 B2
  • Filed: 01/07/2011
  • Issued: 09/04/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/26/2008
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An automated external defibrillator with defrosting capabilities comprising:

  • a portable housing containing a battery powered energy source and a controller; and

    at least a pair of electrodes operably coupled to the housing, the electrodes being releasably attachable to an external portion of a patient in need of resuscitation, each of the electrodes including a conductive interface medium having physical properties dependent upon a desired temperature range of about 32°

    F. to 122°

    F.;

    wherein the controller is configured to selectively heat the conductive interface medium to raise the temperature of the conductive interface medium toward the desired range.

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