Method and apparatus for selectively inactivating AED functionality
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First Claim
1. A method of treating a patient with an AED comprising:
- monitoring patient ECG data;
analyzing patient ECG data for the presence of a shockable rhythm;
prompting a rescuer based on an analysis of the monitored patient ECG data; and
at least partially quieting the prompting step while still performing at least the monitoring step upon activation of user input.
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Abstract
A novel apparatus for inactivating the AED prompting feature without inactivating the monitoring and analysis capability of the AED. AEDs are designed to be deployed by lay responders, such as flight attendants and police officers. As a result, in addition to a shock advisory algorithm which determines when a victim has a shockable rhythm, the devices also typically provide detailed prompts to the user. However, once a more advanced user arrives at the emergency (such as a paramedic) the detailed prompts are typically no longer required. The ability to silence the prompting feature without disabling the monitoring and analysis capability, as opposed to attaching the patient to another defibrillator, enables an advanced user to continue using the device.
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19 Claims
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1. A method of treating a patient with an AED comprising:
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monitoring patient ECG data;
analyzing patient ECG data for the presence of a shockable rhythm;
prompting a rescuer based on an analysis of the monitored patient ECG data; and
at least partially quieting the prompting step while still performing at least the monitoring step upon activation of user input. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. An AED comprising:
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a controller, an energy delivery system operable by the controller to deliver an electrical shock from an energy source to an electrode interface, a monitor for collecting patient ECG data;
an analyzer for analyzing the patient ECG data;
a user instruction output operable by the controller to prompt a user based on information received the analyzer; and
a user input for selectively at least partially inactivating the user instruction output while still performing at least the monitoring step. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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Current AssigneePhilips Electronics North America Corporation (Koninklijke Philips N.V.)
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Original AssigneeKoninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. (Koninklijke Philips N.V.)
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InventorsLyster, Thomas D, Woelfer, Karl A, Powers, Daniel J
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Primary Examiner(s)Jastrzab, Jeffrey R.
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Assistant Examiner(s)OROPEZA, FRANCES P
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Application NumberUS09/411,347Time in Patent Office767 DaysField of Search607/2, 607/4, 607/5, 607/7, 434/262, 434/265US Class Current607/5CPC Class CodesA61N 1/3931 Protecting, e.g. back-up sy...
