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Device and method for reducing patient transthoracic impedance for the purpose of delivering a therapeutic current

  • US 8,781,576 B2
  • Filed: 12/06/2011
  • Issued: 07/15/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/17/2009
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A defibrillator, comprising:

  • two paddles for delivering a shock to a patient;

    each paddle having a microneedle array with two or more rows of conductive microneedles;

    a device for generating a therapeutic current to deliver the shock to the patient through the two paddles, wherein the device has at least a battery and a capacitor and is partially incorporated within the paddles; and

    wherein the microneedle array of the two paddles applies a voltage and causes electroporation of a skin surface of the patient and delivers the shock to the patient through the skin surface.

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