Title:
VISUAL AND AURAL USER INTERFACE FOR AN AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO2000030712
Kind Code:
A9
Abstract:
An automated external defibrillator (AED) (10) designed for use by a rescuer with minimal or no training during a medical emergency is provided. The AED implements a user interface program (22) which guides the rescuer through operation of the AED and application of CPR and defibrillation therapy to a patient by displaying a series of visual instructions on a graphic display (14) or other visual output device, and by providing additional aural instructions via a speaker (18) or other aural output device. The rescuer merely needs to press a start button (12) to initiate operation of the AED and begin CPR and defibrillation instruction.
Inventors:
NOVA RICHARD C
BERTAGNOLE SHAWN R
BERTAGNOLE SHAWN R
Application Number:
PCT/US1999/027491
Publication Date:
November 23, 2000
Filing Date:
November 19, 1999
Export Citation:
Assignee:
MEDTRONIC PHYSIO CONTROL MFG (US)
International Classes:
A61N1/39; (IPC1-7): A61N1/39
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