Visual and aural user interface for an automated external defibrillator
First Claim
1. A defibrillator capable of providing a user with defibrillator and treatment instructions, the defibrillator comprising:
- a processing unit;
a visual output device coupled to the processing unit for displaying instructions to the user;
an aural output device coupled to the processing unit for issuing instructions to the user; and
a memory coupled to the processing unit for storing program code that, when executed by the processing unit, generates;
emergency notification instruction on at least one of the visual and aural output devices;
CPR instruction on at least one of the visual and aural output devices;
patient assessment instruction on at least one of the visual and aural output devices; and
defibrillation therapy instruction on at least one of the visual and aural output devices, wherein the emergency notification instruction comprises;
causing the defibrillator to establish a communication link to an emergency response system;
if the communication link is established, notifying the user that the communication link with the emergency response system has been established; and
if the communication link fails, instructing the user to notify the emergency response system.
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Abstract
An automated external defibrillator (AED) (10) designed for use by a rescuer with minimal or no training during a medical emergency is provided. The AED implements a user interface program (22) which guides the rescuer through operation of the AED and application of CPR and defibrillation therapy to a patient by displaying a series of visual instructions on a graphic display (14) or other visual output device, and by providing additional aural instructions via a speaker (18) or other aural output device. The rescuer merely needs to press a start button (12) to initiate operation of the AED and begin CPR and defibrillation instruction.
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1 Claim
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1. A defibrillator capable of providing a user with defibrillator and treatment instructions, the defibrillator comprising:
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a processing unit;
a visual output device coupled to the processing unit for displaying instructions to the user;
an aural output device coupled to the processing unit for issuing instructions to the user; and
a memory coupled to the processing unit for storing program code that, when executed by the processing unit, generates;
emergency notification instruction on at least one of the visual and aural output devices;
CPR instruction on at least one of the visual and aural output devices;
patient assessment instruction on at least one of the visual and aural output devices; and
defibrillation therapy instruction on at least one of the visual and aural output devices, wherein the emergency notification instruction comprises;
causing the defibrillator to establish a communication link to an emergency response system;
if the communication link is established, notifying the user that the communication link with the emergency response system has been established; and
if the communication link fails, instructing the user to notify the emergency response system.
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