Method and system for expediting the rescue of victims experiencing sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) when used in conjunction with an automated external defibrillator (AED)

摘要

A method and system for expediting the rescue of victims experiencing sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) when used in conjunction with an automated external defibrillator (AED). The system involves an apparatus that calls for help (i.e. 911), detects SCA and cardiac arrhythmias, locates an AED, guides the rescuer through CPR and connection of the AED. A second apparatus is in the enclosure that contains the AED, sends location information to the other apparatus, triggers audible and visual indicators, and provides information on the victim's location.

主权项

1. A system comprising a sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) detection apparatus and a location apparatus, the location apparatus being separate from and located with an automatic external defibrillator (AED), the SCA detection apparatus comprising:
at least one battery; one or more electrodes for attachment to a patient; a wire and connector for connection to an AED; a status indication system; a voice messaging system; at least one controller; controls, components and circuitry to allow wireless communications; and controls, components and circuitry to allow Global Positioning System (GPS); wherein the SCA detection apparatus is configured to:
call for help when an event occurs, wherein the call for help is made in accordance with a list of prioritized numbers, with the SCA detection apparatus calling a secondary number if there is no answer at a primary number, and further wherein the call for help is performed as a background task so as not to affect further operation of the SCA detection apparatus;analyze a victim and detect whether the victim is in SCA;if SCA is detected, guide a rescuer through performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR);locate a nearby AED by communicating with the location apparatus located with the nearby AED;indicate the location of the victim to the nearby AED;guide the rescuer to the location of the nearby AED;guide the rescuer on how to connect an AED to the SCA detection apparatus; wherein the location apparatus is configured to:
provide the SCA detection apparatus with the location of the nearby AED;notify the nearby AED that the event has occurred;provide the rescuer with the location of the victim.