METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR A WEARABLE DEFIBRILLATOR

摘要

A method and system for an improved wearable defibrillator specifically optimized for patient comfort and compliance. The system is capable of sensing information about the patient, determining whether the patient is experiencing a life-threatening arrhythmia, and if so, deliver life-saving defibrillation. The system is specifically designed, constructed, and configured to allow for minimal weight on the shoulders and its associated lumbar spine compression when standing and minimal pressure on the abdomen or thorax when supine in order to increase patient comfort and compliance. This configuration and design can be implemented in several forms including but not limited to the material(s) used, the placement of various components, the durability of the components, the operative or communicative connection between various components, the efficiency and/or accuracy of the various components in performing their functions, and/or the maintenance procedure.

主权项

1. A wearable heart rhythm treatment system for treatment of a subject, which comprises:
a self-contained ergonomic waterproof or water-resistant, wearable heart rhythm treatment device comprising at least two therapy delivering electrical conductors coupled to the subject's skin for the purpose of treating an abnormal heart rhythm; at least two sensing electrical conductors coupled to the subject's skin to detect abnormal heart rhythms; a control and remote monitoring system comprising of at least one power source, at least one electrical circuit including a capacitor, and at least one computer/central processing unit capable of analyzing the electrical signal sensed by the above system and providing a heart rhythm corrective therapy through one or more of said electrical conductors to treat the heart rhythm abnormality; and a user interface which wirelessly communicates with the subject and provides feedback as to the status of the subject, their heart rhythm, including alerts, alarms, and necessary actions in order to abort said therapy, wherein all components of said wearable system are designed, constructed, and configured to minimize the weight of said system applied to the patient's shoulders and resultant lumbar spine compression while standing and component pressure on the abdomen or thorax while lying down or supine.