AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR (AED) WITH DISCRETE SENSING PULSE FOR USE IN CONFIGURING A THERAPEUTIC BIPHASIC WAVEFORM

摘要

An automatic external defibrillator (AED) with a discrete sensing pulse for use in configuring a therapeutic biphasic waveform. The sensing pulse is used to determine a patient-specific parameter (e.g., thoracic impedance) prior to delivery of the therapy waveform. The defibrillator adjusts the therapy waveform, based on the patient-specific parameter, prior to delivery to the patient.