One button lid activated automatic external defibrillator
First Claim
1. A one button method of applying a defibrillation shock to a patient using an automated external defibrillator (AED) having a case including an electrode compartment, a pair of electrodes stored within the electrode compartment, an openable lid covering the electrode compartment, a high voltage circuit, and an operator-actuated rescue switch, the method including the steps of:
- opening the lid covering the electrode compartment to expose the electrodes therein wherein the electrodes are electrically connected to the AED prior to the opening of the lid and wherein the step of opening the lid causes the AED to be powered ON;
retrieving the electrodes stored in the compartment;
applying the electrodes to the patient;
pausing while the high voltage circuit charges; and
actuating the operator-actuating rescue switch a single time to apply a defibrillation shock to the patient via the electrodes.
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Abstract
An automated external defibrillator which automatically performs self-tests on a daily and weekly basis. Tested functions include the presence and interconnection of defibrillator electrodes, battery charge state and the operability of the high voltage circuit. Visual and audible indicators are actuated to alert an operator if faults are identified. A record of each self-test is stored in memory, and can be subsequently retrieved through a communications port.
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19 Claims
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1. A one button method of applying a defibrillation shock to a patient using an automated external defibrillator (AED) having a case including an electrode compartment, a pair of electrodes stored within the electrode compartment, an openable lid covering the electrode compartment, a high voltage circuit, and an operator-actuated rescue switch, the method including the steps of:
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opening the lid covering the electrode compartment to expose the electrodes therein wherein the electrodes are electrically connected to the AED prior to the opening of the lid and wherein the step of opening the lid causes the AED to be powered ON; retrieving the electrodes stored in the compartment; applying the electrodes to the patient; pausing while the high voltage circuit charges; and actuating the operator-actuating rescue switch a single time to apply a defibrillation shock to the patient via the electrodes. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
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5. An automated external defibrillator (AED) having a case and a lid and a pair of electrodes wherein the AED has a processor for performing initialization and self-checking functions including:
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a) monitoring a lid switch; b) powering ON the AED when the lid switch is activated; c) initiating a rescue mode when the lid switch is activated; d) initiating lid opened self-test when the lid switch is activated; e) initiating a place electrode prompt; f) monitoring the impedance of the electrodes; g) initiating a check electrode prompt if the impedance does not fall within a preselected range; h) beginning a first analyze sequence if the impedance falls within the preselected range; i) generating a high voltage charge when a shockable rhythm is detected; j) enabling an operator actuated button for release of a defibrillation shock; and k) initiating a push button to rescue prompt. - View Dependent Claims (6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. An automated external defibrillator (AED) having a case and a lid and a pair of electrodes wherein the AED has a processor for performing initialization and self-checking functions including:
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a) monitoring a lid switch; b) powering ON the AED when the lid switch is activated; c) initiating a rescue mode when the lid switch is activated; d) monitoring the impedance of the electrodes; e) beginning a first analyze sequence if the impedance falls within the preselected range; f) generating a high voltage charge when a shockable rhythm is detected; and g) enabling an operator actuated button for release of a defibrillation shock. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. An automated external defibrillator (AED) having a case and a lid and a pair of electrodes wherein the AED has a processor for performing initialization and self-checking functions including:
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a) monitoring a lid switch; b) powering ON the AED when the lid switch is activated; c) initiating a rescue mode when the lid switch is activated; d) beginning a first analyze sequence; e) generating a high voltage charge when a shockable rhythm is detected; and f) enabling an operator actuated button for release of a defibrillation shock. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19)
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