Patent ID: 9126033
Filing Date: 2015-09-08
Classification: A61N

Abstract:
1. A method for decreasing electrical energy required for external defibrillation of a patient's heart, wherein said method utilizes an external electrical source to apply at least one electrical pulse to said patient's heart, wherein said electrical source is connected to at least two electrodes, namely first electrode and second electrode, wherein said first and said second electrode each are introduced into patient's body deeper than said patient's outer skin layer thereby bypassing electrical impedance of said outer skin layer, wherein said electrodes are capable of forming a closed electrical circuit from said electrical source to said first electrode, through patient's body, through said patient's heart, through patient's body to said second electrode, back to said electrical source, whereby the total electrical impedance of said circuit is reduced by bypassing said outer skin layer and impedance associated therewith, whereby overall electrical energy required for defibrillation of said patient's heart is reduced as a result; wherein said electrodes each comprise at least one electrical conductor element, said conductor capable of penetrating said patient's skin, whereby said conductor is capable of being introduced subcutaneously by a movement substantially perpendicular to surface of said skin; and wherein said conductor is housed in an introducer element, said introducer element assisting in penetration of the patient's skin and subcutaneous positioning of said conductor, said introducer element movable with respect to said conductor to electrically expose said conductor upon completion of subcutaneous placement of said conductor.