Data collection and system management for patient-worn medical devices
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1. A method of monitoring patient medical information for the treatment of a patient, the method comprising the steps of:
- providing a wearable medical device for monitoring patient medical information and treating the patient in response to a monitored medical condition;
operatively connecting the medical device to the patient such that the medical device is worn by the patient;
recording the patient medical information in a storage means of the medical device;
operatively connecting the medical device to a communications system;
transmitting the patient medical information to a health care provider by means of said communications system and recording the patient medical information in an information database; and
providing access to the patient medical information to individuals.
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Abstract
A method and system of monitoring information received from a patient-worn medical device is disclosed. A medical device, such as a portable or implantable device, collects patient and operational information, which information is transmitted to central location, such as a doctor'"'"'s office or device manufacturer'"'"'s location. The data collected can be analyzed to monitor both the patient health parameters as well as the operation of the device. Trend analysis can be performed in order for a physician to diagnose the patient'"'"'s health and a medical device technician can insure correct functioning of the device itself. Communication between the central location and the medical device is preferably done through a modem connection, and software and other updates can be automatically transmitted to the medical device during data download from the device to the central location. Physicians and technicians can access the central location from any home or office computer via the internet.
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35 Claims
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1. A method of monitoring patient medical information for the treatment of a patient, the method comprising the steps of:
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providing a wearable medical device for monitoring patient medical information and treating the patient in response to a monitored medical condition;
operatively connecting the medical device to the patient such that the medical device is worn by the patient;
recording the patient medical information in a storage means of the medical device;
operatively connecting the medical device to a communications system;
transmitting the patient medical information to a health care provider by means of said communications system and recording the patient medical information in an information database; and
providing access to the patient medical information to individuals.
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2. A method of monitoring patient medical information for the treatment of a patient, the method comprising the steps of:
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providing a wearable medical device for treating the patient and monitoring patient medical information;
operatively connecting the medical device to the patient such that the medical device is worn by the patient;
recording the patient medical information, device performance data and patient compliance data in a storage means of the medical device;
operatively connecting the medical device to a communications system;
transmitting the patient medical information, device performance data and patient compliance data to a health care provider by means of said communications system and recording the patient medical information, device performance data and patient compliance data in an information database, wherein said transmitting step is performed while the medical device is operatively connected to the patient for providing treatment to the patient; and
providing access to the patient medical information, device performance data and patient compliance data to individuals. - View Dependent Claims (3)
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4. A system for monitoring patient medical information and providing treatment to a patient, the system comprising:
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a wearable medical device for monitoring and storing medical parameters and treating the patient in response to a monitored medical condition, the medical device operatively attachable to the patient such that the medical device is worn by the patient;
a communications network;
means for connecting the medical device to the communication network;
a patient database;
means for monitoring and storing operations information of the medical device and patient compliance and use data;
means for connecting the patient database to the communication network; and
means for exchanging information between the medical device and the patient database, including means for transmitting the medical device operations information and the patient compliance and use data to the patient database via the communication network. - View Dependent Claims (5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A system for monitoring patient medical information and providing treatment to a patient, the system comprising:
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a wearable medical device for monitoring and storing medical parameters and treating the patient in response to a monitored medical condition, the medical device operatively attachable to the patient such that the medical device is worn by the patient;
a communications network;
means for connecting the medical device to the communication network;
a patient database;
means for connecting the patient database to the communication network;
means for monitoring and storing patient medical parameters, device performance data and patient compliance data;
means for exchanging information between the medical device and the patient database, including means for transmitting the patient medical parameters, device performance data and patient compliance data to the patient database via the communications network; and
means for downloading device parameter software to the medical device from the communications network. - View Dependent Claims (20)
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21. A system for monitoring patient medical information and providing treatment to a patient, the system comprising:
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a wearable cardiac defibrillator for collecting and storing electro-cardiogram (ECG) data and treating the patient in response to the collected ECG data, the cardiac defibrillator operatively attachable to the patient such that the cardiac defibrillator is worn by the patient;
a communications network;
means for connecting the cardiac defibrillator to the communication network;
a patient database;
means for connecting the patient database to the communication network;
means for monitoring and storing patient medical parameters, device performance data and patient compliance data;
means for exchanging information between the cardiac defibrillator and the patient database, including means for transmitting the patient medical parameters, device performance data and patient compliance data to the patient database via the communications network, and means for transmitting instructions on proper use and operation of the cardiac defibrillator to the patient via the communications network; and
means for downloading software to the cardiac defibrillator from the communications network.
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22. A system for monitoring patient medical information and providing treatment to a patient, the system comprising:
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a wearable cardiac defibrillator for collecting and storing electro-cardiogram (ECG) data and treating the patient in response to the collected ECG data, the cardiac defibrillator operatively attachable to the patient such that the cardiac defibrillator is worn by the patient;
a communications network;
means for connecting the cardiac defibrillator to the communication network;
a patient database;
means for connecting the patient database to the communication network;
means for exchanging information between the cardiac defibrillator and the patient database; and
means for downloading instructions for proper operation of the cardiac defibrillator to a patient wearing the cardiac defibrillator via the communications network. - View Dependent Claims (23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35)
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