Programmable aed-cpr training device

• US 20030036044A1
• Filed: 01/31/2000
• Published: 02/20/2003
• Est. Priority Date: 01/29/1999
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Zoll Medical Corporation (Asahi Kasei Corporation)
• Original Assignee: Cardiac Science Operating Company (Cardica Incorporated)
• Inventors: Pastrick, John J., Lindseth, Steven W.
• Granted Patent: US 6,872,080 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 434/265
• CPC Class Codes: G09B 23/288 for artificial respiration or heart massage

Abstract

A portable, interactive electronic training device for prompting a trainee on the proper sequence of steps for performing CPR, using a defibrillator and performing CPR in conjunction with the use of a defibrillator. The device simulates the obtaining of direct information about a patient'"'"'s condition, such as ECG data collected directly from the patient. The device receives information pertinent to the treatment of the patient indirectly through an operator of the device. The device prompts a trainee on the medically appropriate action such as a defibrillation shock in response to the indirect and direct information. Indirect information is obtained through information processing means that includes means for prompting the operator of the device and means for receiving the operator'"'"'s responses thereto. Prompts may include both questions and instructions, and in one embodiment the information processing means obtains the assent of the operator before causing the defibrillation shock. Indirect information may include information as to whether the patient is conscious, whether the patient is an adult, baby or child, and as to whether or not cardiopulmonary resuscitation has been performed. The device also prompts the user on proper placement of training electrode pads upon a simulated victim'"'"'s chest by prompting feedback to the trainee if the pads are not placed on the conductive targets located upon the simulated victim'"'"'s chest.

Claims

1. An interactive electronic training device for obtaining indirect information about a simulated patient'"'"'s condition from a operator pertinent to an analysis of the simulated patient'"'"'s condition, and for prompting a operator on the medically appropriate steps for defibrillation in conjunction with CPR in response thereto, said device comprising:

interactive communication means including means for obtaining indirect information pertinent to an analysis of the simulated patient'"'"'s condition from the operator, the means for obtaining indirect information further comprising means for prompting the operator, and means for receiving the operator'"'"'s response thereto; and

output means responsive to said interactive communication means for prompting a operator on the medically appropriate steps for defibrillation in conjunction with CPR in response thereto.

2. The device of claim 1, wherein the means for prompting the operator comprises means for communicating questions to the operator.

3. The device of claim 2, wherein the means for prompting the operator are a simulated voice.

4. The device of claim 3, wherein the means for receiving the operator'"'"'s responses comprises touch activated means.

5. The device of claim 1, wherein the interactive communication means includes means for communicating instructions to the operator.

6. The device of claim 1, wherein the interactive communication means comprises means for obtaining a response from the operator before producing a simulated shock to the patient.

7. The device of claim 1, wherein said device includes a simulated analyzing feature for simulating the detecting of the electrical activity of the simulated patient'"'"'s heart.

8. The device of claim 7, wherein the output means comprises means simulating applying a defibrillation shock to a patient.

9. The device of claim 8, wherein the means for determining indirect information comprises means for obtaining information indicating whether or not the patient is conscious.

10. The device of claim 9, wherein the means for obtaining indirect information comprises means for obtaining information indicating whether or not the patient is an adult, baby or child.

11. The device of claim 8, wherein the information processing means comprises means for obtaining the assent of the operator before producing the simulated defibrillation pulse.

12. An interactive defibrillator training device for providing an operator instructions on aiding a simulated victim and the proper placing of electrode pads thereon, the device comprising:

input means for obtaining indirect information from the operator about the victim;

interactive processing means responsive to said input information for prompting an operator on the proper steps for using said simulated defibrillator training device;

target means positioned on a first and second chest region on said simulated victim in the proper area for mounting said electrode pads;

electrode pads connected to said training device having a internally mounted sensor for outputting a signal when each of said electrode pads are properly placed on said maniken by said operator;

said interactive means responsive to said signal from said electrode pads wherein said operator is prompted to reapply pads until said electrode pads generate a signal; and

said processing means outputting appropriate prompts to operator either for inputing further information or providing operator instructions for using said training device and the proper placing of the electrode pads on the simulated victim.

13. The device of claim 12, wherein said device further includes a simulated analyzing feature for simulating the detecting of the electrical activity of the simulated patient'"'"'s heart.

14. The device of claim 12, wherein the output means further comprises means simulating applying a defibrillation pulse to a patient.

15. The interactive defibrillator training device in accordance with claim 12 wherein said interactive processing means comprises an algorithm stored within said apparatus.

16. The interactive defibrillator training device in accordance with claim 12 wherein said processing means comprises a voice synthesizer for producing audible voice prompts.

17. The interactive defibrillator training device in accordance with claim 12 wherein said input information comprises whether the victim is an adult, baby or child.

18. The interactive defibrillator training device in accordance with claim 12 wherein said input information further comprises the number of rescue personnel present.

19. The device of claim 12, wherein said device includes a simulated analyzing feature for simulating the detecting of the electrical activity of the simulated patient'"'"'s heart.

20. The device of claim 12, wherein the output means comprises means simulating applying a defibrillation pulse to a patient.

21. The device of claim 12 wherein said output means further comprises means for prompting a operator on the medically appropriate steps for defibrillation in conjunction with CPR in response thereto.

22. The device of claim 12 wherein said input information comprises whether the victim is an adult, baby or child.

23. The device of claim 12 wherein said operator inputs whether the simulated patient is an adult, baby or child;

said interactive processing means responsive to said input information for prompting an operator on the medically appropriate steps for CPR when a baby or child is input, wherein said simulated defibrillator is disabled.

24. The device of claim 12, wherein the means for prompting the operator comprises means for communicating questions to the operator.

25. The device of claim 12, wherein the means for receiving the operator'"'"'s responses comprises touch activated means.

26. The device of claim 12, wherein the interactive communication means comprises means for obtaining a response from the operator before producing a simulated shock to the patient.

27. The device of claim 12, wherein the means for determining indirect information comprises means for obtaining information indicating whether or not the patient is conscious.