Remote medical device alarm
First Claim
1. A remote alarm for use with an externally wearable medical device, the externally wearable medical device configured to apply treatment to a patient based on a detected medical condition, the remote alarm comprising:
- a first device, the first device comprising an earpiece that is distinct from the externally wearable medical device, including;
an RF receiver to receive a first RF signal indicative of a message provided by the externally wearable medical device, the message indicating detection of the detected medical condition and imminent application of treatment of the detected medical condition by the externally wearable defibrillator;
an audio circuit, electrically coupled to the RF receiver, to convert the message to an audio signal; and
an audio output device, electrically coupled to the audio circuit, to receive the audio signal and reproduce the message provided by the externally wearable medical device; and
a second device, the second device comprising a multi-function communication device that is distinct from the first device and the externally wearable medical device, including;
an RF transceiver configured to receive a second RF signal indicative of the message provided by the externally wearable medical device indicating detection of the detected medical condition and imminent application of treatment of the detected medical condition;
a response button to generate a response to the message to withhold the imminent application of treatment of the detected medical condition; and
at least one communication interface selected from a telephone network interface, a computer network interface, and a cellular network interface;
wherein the RF transceiver is configured to transmit the response to the externally wearable medical device to cause, based on the response, the externally wearable medical device to withhold the treatment to the patient.
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Abstract
A remote alarm for use with a wearable medical device. The remote alarm is configured to receive alarms, voice messages and prompts issued by the wearable medical device and to repeat those alarms, voice messages and prompts in a manner that can more easily be perceived by a patient wearing the wearable medical device or a bystander. The remote alarm can be configured to receive a communication from the wearable medical device, and in response, to identify one or more messages to be provided to the patient or a bystander. The messages may be provided audibly, visually, tactilely or combinations thereof. The remote alarm may further be configured to take certain actions depending upon the content of the communication, such as sending a telephone message to alert emergency personnel to the identity, location and medical condition of the patient, or sending an email.
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16 Claims
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1. A remote alarm for use with an externally wearable medical device, the externally wearable medical device configured to apply treatment to a patient based on a detected medical condition, the remote alarm comprising:
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a first device, the first device comprising an earpiece that is distinct from the externally wearable medical device, including; an RF receiver to receive a first RF signal indicative of a message provided by the externally wearable medical device, the message indicating detection of the detected medical condition and imminent application of treatment of the detected medical condition by the externally wearable defibrillator; an audio circuit, electrically coupled to the RF receiver, to convert the message to an audio signal; and an audio output device, electrically coupled to the audio circuit, to receive the audio signal and reproduce the message provided by the externally wearable medical device; and a second device, the second device comprising a multi-function communication device that is distinct from the first device and the externally wearable medical device, including; an RF transceiver configured to receive a second RF signal indicative of the message provided by the externally wearable medical device indicating detection of the detected medical condition and imminent application of treatment of the detected medical condition; a response button to generate a response to the message to withhold the imminent application of treatment of the detected medical condition; and at least one communication interface selected from a telephone network interface, a computer network interface, and a cellular network interface; wherein the RF transceiver is configured to transmit the response to the externally wearable medical device to cause, based on the response, the externally wearable medical device to withhold the treatment to the patient. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A remote alarm for use with an externally wearable medical device, the externally wearable medical device configured to apply treatment to a patient based on a detected medical condition, the remote alarm comprising:
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a first device, the first device comprising a watch that is distinct from the externally wearable medical device, including; an RF transceiver to receive a first RF communication from the externally wearable medical device including a message; an audio output device; a processor, electrically coupled to the RF transceiver and the audio output device, to determine whether the message is indicative of a cardiac arrhythmia detected by the externally wearable medical device and to be urgently communicated to the patient, to play the message on the audio output device responsive to a determination that the message is to be urgently communicated, and to store the message for subsequent communication responsive to a determination that the message is not to be urgently communicated; and at least one communication interface selected from a telephone network interface, a computer network interface, and a cellular network interface; and a second device, the second device comprising an earpiece that is distinct from the first device and the externally wearable medical device, including; an RF receiver to receive a second RF communication from the externally wearable medical device including the message; a response button to generate a response to the message; and an RF transmitter to transmit the response to the externally wearable medical device to cause, based on the response, the externally wearable medical device to withhold treatment to the patient. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A remote alarm for use with an externally wearable medical device, the externally wearable medical device configured to apply treatment to a patient based on a detected medical condition, the remote alarm comprising:
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a first device, the first device comprising an earpiece that is distinct from the externally wearable medical device, including; an RF receiver to receive a first RF signal indicative of a message to be provided by the externally wearable medical device; an audio circuit, electrically coupled to the receiver, to convert the message to an audio signal; and a first audio output device, electrically coupled to the audio circuit, to receive the audio signal and reproduce the message provided by the externally wearable medical device; and a second device, the second device comprising a multi-functional communication device that is distinct from the first device and the externally wearable medical device, including; an RF transceiver to receive a second RF signal indicative of the message provided by the externally wearable medical device; a second audio output device; at least one communication interface selected from a telephone network interface, a computer network interface, and a cellular network interface; and a processor, electrically coupled to the RF transceiver and the second audio output device, to determine whether the message is indicative of a cardiac arrhythmia detected by the externally wearable medical device and to be urgently communicated to the patient, to play the message on the second audio output device responsive to a determination that the message is to be urgently communicated, and to store the message for subsequent communication responsive to a determination that the message is not to be urgently communicated.
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