Title :
Early development of defibrillation devices
Author_Institution :
Wisconsin Univ., Milwaukee, WI, USA
fDate :
6/1/1990 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The recognition of ventricular fibrillation and the development of defibrillation devices are recounted, and recent advances are described. Early experiences with and studies of cardiac arrest are discussed. Transthoracic defibrillation, which was first applied successfully in 1947, is reviewed, and significant research is summarized. The development and present state of the implanted defibrillator, which was suggested in the late 1960s, are examined.<>
Keywords :
defibrillators; history; cardiac arrest; defibrillation devices; implanted defibrillator; transthoracic defibrillation; ventricular fibrillation recognition; Animals; Capacitors; Defibrillation; Documentation; Electric shock; Fibrillation; Heart; Humans; Rhythm; Telephony;
Journal_Title :
Engineering in Medicine and Biology Magazine, IEEE
