Medical device information system
First Claim
1. A device comprising:
- a docking element configured to retain an emergency medical device;
a sensor element configured to detect removal of the emergency medical device from the docking element;
a user input interface configured to receive an authorization from a person proximate to the device; and
a processor configured to communicate an emergency message to a remote unit when the removal of the emergency medical device from the docking element is unaccompanied by the authorization, and further configured to communicate an administrative message to the remote unit when the removal of the emergency medical device from the docking element is accompanied by the authorization.
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Abstract
In general, the invention is directed to management of information from a plurality of emergency medical devices, such as automated external defibrillators, and associated docking stations. The medical devices and docking stations may communicate with one another and with a remote unit. The managed information includes information pertaining to authorized access and maintenance, inspection indications and inspection certifications. In general, an authorized user can access the emergency medical device without activating alarms that would accompany an emergency. The authorized user can further use the user input interface to enter an inspection certification, which records the inspection, the maintenance performed, the date the device is returned to service, and so forth.
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25 Claims
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1. A device comprising:
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a docking element configured to retain an emergency medical device;
a sensor element configured to detect removal of the emergency medical device from the docking element;
a user input interface configured to receive an authorization from a person proximate to the device; and
a processor configured to communicate an emergency message to a remote unit when the removal of the emergency medical device from the docking element is unaccompanied by the authorization, and further configured to communicate an administrative message to the remote unit when the removal of the emergency medical device from the docking element is accompanied by the authorization. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A method comprising:
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receiving in a docking element an emergency medical device; and
receiving an inspection certification from the emergency medical device. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14)
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15. A method comprising:
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after an emergency medical device is placed in a docking station, establishing communication with a remote unit via a communication network; and
communicating an inspection indication to the remote unit, the inspection indication requesting a physical inspection for the emergency medical device. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A method comprising:
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receiving an authorization; and
deactivating an alarm triggered by access to an emergency medical device when the authorization is valid. - View Dependent Claims (21, 22)
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23. A computer-readable medium comprising instructions for causing a programmable processor to:
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receiving an authorization; and
deactivating an alarm triggered by access to an emergency medical device when the authorization is valid. - View Dependent Claims (24, 25)
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