Method and apparatus for esophageal pacing

Details Method and apparatus for esophageal pacing Method and apparatus for esophageal pacing

1992-10-08

1995-02-07

Sykes, Angela D.

Surgery: light, thermal, and electrical application

Light, thermal, and electrical application

Electrical energy applicator

128736, 607 10, A61N 105

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053872320

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for emergency pacing of a surgical patient's heart through an esophageal catheter. Pacing electrodes are connected to the external wall of the catheter having sufficient surface area to reduce the current density to a level which does not burn or injure the patient's esophagus. Pacing pulses are applied to the electrodes by a pacing generator and the pulses are transmitted through the esophagus wall to the patient's heart.

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