| 摘要 |
<p>An electrical device has a receptacle (14-17) for an electrode and includes a time domain reflectometer (23) comprising an output signal mechanism operatively connected to the electrode receptacle (14-17). The method of analyzing the integrity of an electrode comprises the steps of generating a time domain reflectometer reading (output signal) from the electrode, and transmitting the signal to an output device (28) where it is analyzed to ensure that the electrode is properly engaged and to determine the integrity of the electrode. The device also includes a heart stimulating waveform generator (11) for transmitting a waveform to an electrode. A time domain reflectometer (23) also generates signals representing stroke volume or cardiac output. A logic and control unit (11) processes readings from the electrode to alter the heart stimulating rate or waveform in response to the readings.</p> |
