Medical cable
AssigneeZOLL Medical Corporation
InventorsPeter A. Lund, Marc Cordaro, Michael Parascandola, Gary A. Freeman
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Abstract
A cable configured for use between a medical device and a subject, includes a first end configured to connect to the medical device, a second end configured to connect to the subject, and a single elongated body between the first and second ends. The body contains a first set of conductors configured to perform a therapeutic function, and a second set of conductors configured to perform a first monitoring function.
Claims27
A cable configured for use between a medical device and a subject, comprising:
- a first end configured to connect to the medical device;
- a second end configured to connect to the subject;
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- a single elongated body between the first and second ends, the body containing a first set of conductors configured to deliver a therapeutic current to the subject, and a second set of conductors configured to perform a first monitoring function.
A cable configured for use between a medical device and a subject, comprising:
- a first end configured to connect to the medical device;
- a second end configured to connect to the subject;
- and
- a single elongated body between the first and second ends, the body containing a first set of conductors configured to carry current to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation assistance, and a second set of conductors configured to perform a first monitoring function.
A method of providing therapy to and monitoring a subject, the method comprising delivering a therapeutic electrical pulse and monitoring a parameter of the subject through a single multi-conductor cable connected to and extending between the subject and a medical device, wherein the therapeutic electrical pulse is delivered through at least one of the conductors of the cable, and the parameter is monitored using at least another of the conductors of the cable.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.