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Medical device with resuscitation prompts depending on elapsed time

  • US 7,630,762 B2
  • Filed: 12/15/2004
  • Issued: 12/08/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/15/2004
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An external defibrillator for providing a selected treatment protocol to a patient comprising:

  • at least one connection port disposed on the defibrillator capable of connecting with a plurality of electrodes, the electrodes being capable of being attached to a patient so as to provide patient data to the defibrillator;

    an input device disposed on the defibrillator;

    an output device disposed on the defibrillator; and

    a controller disposed in said defibrillator, said controller coupled to said connection port, said input device, and said output device, and wherein said controller is also configured to;

    receive an activation command from an emergency medical service (EMS) center;

    start a timer function upon receiving the activation command;

    sample an elapsed time from the timer function;

    compare the elapsed time to a set time;

    order a CPR protocol if the elapsed time is greater than the set time; and

    order a shock treatment protocol if the elapsed time is less than the set time.

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