Wireless monitoring apparatus used in conjunction with an automated external defibrillator (AED) system for multiple patient rescue during mass casualty incidents

摘要

A Wireless Monitoring Apparatus is used in conjunction with an automated external defibrillator (AED) system for patient rescue in mass-casualty incidents. The rescuer applies the device on each patient. The wireless monitoring apparatus automatically analyzes the patient's heart rhythm and communicates with the AED system. The AED system is therefore is able to display information with regard to each patient, notifies the rescuer on actions to take and can deliver defibrillation therapy if needed.

主权项

1. A system for patient rescue, the system comprising:
a defibrillator comprising:
a capacitor;a battery for selectively charging the capacitor;a first electrode selectively connected to the capacitor for delivering a shock to a patient;defibrillator control circuitry for selectively causing (a) the battery to charge the capacitor, and (b) the capacitor to discharge through the first electrode; anda first wireless communications unit connected to the defibrillator control circuitry; and a stand-alone wireless monitor comprising:
a second electrode for attachment to a patient;a release liner releasably secured to the second electrode;monitor control circuitry connected to the release liner and to the second electrode; anda second wireless communications unit connected to the monitor control circuitry; the monitor control circuitry being configured so that when the release liner is removed from the second electrode and the second electrode is positioned on a patient, the monitor control circuitry reads the second electrode, determines whether the patient is experiencing a shockable event and, if the patient is experiencing a shockable event, gives an audio or visual indication to a user.