System and method for performing self-test in an automatic external defibrillator (AED)
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1. A defibrillator system comprising:
- a capacitor for storing a charge;
a charge circuit to charge the capacitor;
a discharge circuit to discharge the capacitor and deliver a biphasic waveform to a patient;
user interface controls connected to the charge circuit and the discharge circuit and configured to receive operator instructions and to provide system information to the operator; and
a microprocessor-based self-test controller for testing the system.
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Abstract
An automatic external defibrillator with an intelligent self-test system that ensures device readiness. The self-test system conditionally runs functional tests based on knowledge of device use, time of day, pre-programmed information, operational features and previous events. The condition of the defibrillator is indicated visually, audibly or both based on the results of the self-test performed.
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22 Claims
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1. A defibrillator system comprising:
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a capacitor for storing a charge;
a charge circuit to charge the capacitor;
a discharge circuit to discharge the capacitor and deliver a biphasic waveform to a patient;
user interface controls connected to the charge circuit and the discharge circuit and configured to receive operator instructions and to provide system information to the operator; and
a microprocessor-based self-test controller for testing the system. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A defibrillator system comprising:
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a battery;
a capacitor for storing a charge;
a charge circuit to charge the capacitor from the battery;
a discharge circuit to discharge the capacitor and deliver a biphasic waveform to a patient;
user interface controls connected to the charge circuit and the discharge circuit and configured to receive operator instructions and to provide system information to the operator; and
a microprocessor-based self-test controller for testing the system. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20)
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21. A method for operating a defibrillator system, comprising:
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providing a defibrillator system comprising;
a capacitor for storing a charge;
a charge circuit to charge the capacitor;
a discharge circuit to discharge the capacitor and deliver a biphasic waveform to a patient;
user interface controls connected to the charge circuit and the discharge circuit and configured to receive operator instructions and to provide system information to the operator; and
a microprocessor-based self-test controller for testing the system; and
operating the system in standby mode so that the controller tests the system while in standby mode. - View Dependent Claims (22)
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