Emergency monitor-defibrillator with telemedicine capability

US9364682B2 · kind B2 · utility

Inventors

• Kenneth J. Peterson · Bellevue, US
• Dana S. Lewis · Woodinville, US
• Mitchell A. Smith · Sammamish, US
• Cheryl Protas · Redmond, US
• David B. Stewart · Carnation, US
• Gregory T. Kavounas · Bellevue, US

Key dates

• Filing date: May 21, 2015
• Grant date: Jun 14, 2016
• Expiry date: May 21, 2035

Classification

• Technology area (CPC G): Physics
• CPC primary: G08B5/36
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

In embodiments, an emergency external defibrillator system is configured for use by a local rescuer in cooperation with a remote rescuer to assist a patient. The external defibrillator system includes a sensor to generate a patient value that represents a physiological parameter of the patient. The system also includes a communication module to transmit the patient value to another device of a remote rescuer, and to receive in response an incoming message that contains an encoded sound. For the local rescuer, the system also includes a screen to display the patient value, and a speaker to play the sound concurrently with the screen displaying the patient value. An advantage is that the local rescuer can receive guidance from the remote rescuer.