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Koninklijke Philips Corporation N.V.

Agilent Technologies, Inc.

Laerdal Medical Corporation

Cecily Anne Snyder

James Daren Bledsoe

Carlton B Morgan

Helge Fossan

Curtis W Freeman

David A Johnson

John F Harris

Bradford Evan Gliner

Daniel J Powers

David E Snyder

This invention relates to an external defibrillator whose language of operation can be easily changed when the defibrillator is deployed for use. Defibrillators include, manual defibrillators, automatic or semi-automatic external defibrillators ('AEDs') and defibrillator trainers. In one embodiment, the invention provides a way to change the language in which the defibrillator delivers instructions to a user. Defibrillators of this invention would contain multiple languages in their memory. During the set-up of the defibrillator some or all of the languages could be designated as a language in which a prompt will be offered. Additionally, during set-up, one language will be designated as the default language. Once the defibrillator is deployed for use in an emergency, the operator will indicate a language preference for the defibrillator operating instructions. Once the user has indicated which language the prompts should be in, the defibrillator will then begin instructing the user in the use of the defibrillator in that language. Conversely, if the user fails to make any language preference indication, the defibrillator will begin instructing the user in the use of the defibrillator in the default language. In an alternate embodiment, the defibrillator issues each instruction in multiple languages.

Multilingual defibrillator

This invention relates to an external defibrillator whose language of operation can be easily changed when the defibrillator is deployed for use. Defibrillators include, manual defibrillators, automatic or semi-automatic external defibrillators (&ldquo;AEDs&rdquo;) and defibrillator trainers. In one embodiment, the invention provides a way to change the language in which the defibrillator delivers instructions to a user. Defibrillators of this invention would contain multiple languages in their memory. During the set-up of the defibrillator some or all of the languages could be designated as a language in which a prompt will be offered. Additionally, during set-up, one language will be designated as the default language. Once the defibrillator is deployed for use in an emergency, the operator will indicate a language preference for the defibrillator operating instructions. Once the user has indicated which language the prompts should be in, the defibrillator will then begin instructing the user in the use of the defibrillator in that language. Conversely, if the user fails to make any language preference indication, the defibrillator will begin instructing the user in the use of the defibrillator in the default language. In an alternate embodiment, the defibrillator issues each instruction in multiple languages.

A method and apparatus for transferring patient data recorded by a defibrillator during treatment of a patient. In particular, a recordable memory chip within a medical electrode connector. Further includes a clock associated with the memory also contained within the medical electrode connector. Electrotherapy devices include defibrillators, cardioverters and training devices that simulate the operation of an electrotherapy device. Defibrillators include automatic or semi-automatic external defibrillators (AEDs).

Method and apparatus for transferring patient data generated by an external defibrillator

This invention relates generally to defibrillators and, in particular, to a defibrillator with a built in CPR (&ldquo;CPR&rdquo;) prompt system. The invention also relates generally to a defibrillator with a built-in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (&ldquo;ACLS&rdquo;) prompt system. Defibrillators include manual defibrillator, automatic or semiautomatic external defibrillators (&ldquo;AEDs&rdquo;) and defibrillator trainers. More specifically, this invention is directed to a defibrillator system capable of generating audible prompts and/or visual prompts through an audible prompt generator and a visual prompt generator, wherein the defibrillator instructs a rescuer on performing CPR or ACLS. The instructions are controlled through a prompt generator and may be audible prompts or visual images, or a combination of the two. The prompts may be emitted at a predetermined rate and may be synchronized. This invention is also directed to a method for administering care comprising, providing instructions to a rescuer. The instructions are either CPR instructions, ACLS instructions, or a combination of the two. Both the ACLS and CPR systems are capable of providing instructions for treating both adults and pediatric patients.

External defibrillator with CPR prompts and ACLS prompts and methods of use

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Cecily Anne Snyder