WEARABLE DEFIBRILLATOR WITH AUDIO INPUT/OUTPUT

摘要

A wearable device and method of monitoring the condition of a patient. The wearable device includes at least one sensor and at least one processor operatively connected to the at least one sensor. The wearable device also includes an operator interface device operatively connected to the at least one processor. The at least one processor causes the device to allow for customization of at least one output message to be delivered via the operator interface device.

主权项

1. An external medical device, comprising:
a plurality of sensors configured to be removably attached to a body of a patient and to sense data indicative of a medical condition of the patient, the plurality of sensors including a plurality of electrodes configured to sense cardiac data of the patient; at least one therapy pad configured to deliver electrical therapy to the patient; at least one button configured to be actuated by the patient; at least one audio device; and at least one processing unit disposed in the external medical device configured to detect an arrhythmia in the patient, the at least one processing unit configured to cause the at least one audio device to deliver a voice message instructing the patient to press the at least one button to avoid delivery of the electrical therapy to the patient; wherein the at least one processing unit is further configured to delay delivery of the electrical therapy to the patient responsive to the patient pressing the button.