DocumentCode
1535097
Title
Early development of defibrillation devices
Author
Troup, P.
Author_Institution
Wisconsin Univ., Milwaukee, WI, USA
Volume
9
Issue
2
fYear
1990
fDate
6/1/1990 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
19
Lastpage
24
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;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Engineering in Medicine and Biology Magazine, IEEE
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0739-5175
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/51.57861
Filename
57861
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