Koninklijke Philips Corporation N.v.

Christian James Richard

Hans Patrick Griesser

Daniel J Powers

Kurt Vincent Fischer

Jacco Christof Eerden

Zebrick B Roach

Eric Grant Halsne

Dennis Eugene Ochs

Stacy Gehman

Eric L Jonsen

Patrick Hauge

Alan Paul Greenstein

Aaron James Piazza

Jacco Eerden

Jeffrey Martin Boschee

Ken Rucker

Zebrick Roach

Dan J Powers

A defibrillator (AED) and method for using a defibrillator incorporates a user activated button truncates an ongoing ECG analysis to immediately perform a different defibrillator-related function. The AED may use two different ECG analysis algorithms having different sensitivities to a shockable cardiac rhythm, and a press of the button may automatically shift from a first algorithm to a second algorithm with the higher sensitivity. The button may also allow truncation of ongoing analysis and CPR for immediate preparation for electrotherapy.

Analyze option button for an automated external defibrillator (AED) with dual ECG analysis algorithms

A cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) assistance device () is described for use by a rescuer providing manual CPR. The device has a visual indicator () arranged about its periphery, such that visual assistance to the rescuer can be provided regardless of the rescuer' s hand position. The CPR assistance device also includes a staged method of providing visual assistance, such that increasingly urgent information is provided if the sensed CPR accuracy fails to improve.

Peel and stick CPR assistance device

An automated external defibrillator (AED)has a changeable language placard () which enables the AED to instruct the user in one or more languages. The placard includes a controlling element () which is sensed by the AED, and causes the AED to automatically switch the language mode into the corresponding placard language. The placard also includes visual guidance instructions ().

Language placard for an automated external defibrillator

A substantially rigid defibrillator carrying case having a hinged side, a latch disposed on a latch side opposite the hinged side, and a handle disposed on a handle side disposed between the hinged side and the latch side. The carrying case is constructed without protrusions and with a rigid handle, which combine to allow easy removal and deployment of the contents from a vehicle storage location to a cardiac arrest patient. The carrying case is further constructed with a bracket or optional test fixture for a CPR Meter.

Carrying case for defibrillator and accessories including a bracket for a CPR meter

A substantially rigid defibrillator carrying case having a hinged side, a latch disposed on a latch side opposite the hinged side, and a handle disposed on a handle side disposed between the hinged side and the latch side. The carrying case is constructed without protrusions and with a rigid handle, which combine to allow easy removal and deployment of the contents from a vehicle storage location to a cardiac arrest patient. The carrying case latch is further constructed for greater ease of case opening and closing, and for greater latch hold strength.

Carrying case for defibrillator with improved latch

A substantially rigid defibrillator carrying case having a hinged side, a latch disposed on a latch side opposite the hinged side, and a handle disposed on a handle side disposed between the hinged side and the latch side. The carrying case is constructed without protrusions and with an arcuate and semi-rigid or rigid handle, which combine to allow easy removal and deployment of the contents from a vehicle storage location to a cardiac arrest patient. The carrying case is further constructed with a wide angle viewing ready status light pipe for greater ease of maintenance of the contents.

Carrying case handle for defibrillator and accessories

A substantially rigid defibrillator carrying case having a hinged side, a latch disposed on a latch side opposite the hinged side, and a handle disposed on a handle side disposed between the hinged side and the latch side. The carrying case is constructed without protrusions and with a rigid handle, which combine to allow easy removal and deployment of the contents from a vehicle storage location to a cardiac arrest patient. The carrying case integrates a actuator to periodically test the operation of the defibrillator push buttons.

Carrying case for defibrillator with integrated button tester

A substantially rigid defibrillator carrying case having a hinged side, a latch disposed on a latch side opposite the hinged side, and a handle disposed on a handle side disposed between the hinged side and the latch side. The carrying case is constructed without protrusions and with a rigid handle, which combine to allow easy removal and deployment of the contents from a vehicle storage location to a cardiac arrest patient. The carrying case is further constructed for greater ease of use during rescue, greater ro-bustness, and for ease of maintenance.

Carrying case with improved access for defibrillator and accessories

An improved defibrillator electrode () has two separate peel tabs (). At least one of the peel tabs is located on the same edge of the electrode backing as that of the electrode wire. The disposition of the peel tabs improves the ability of the rescuer to apply the electrodes to a patient after the electrodes are removed from the release liner (). In addition, the peel tab reduces the risk of damage to the electrode during removal from the release liner.

Defibrillator electrode pad with two peel tabs

A substantially rigid defibrillator carrying case having a hinged side, a latch disposed on a latch side opposite the hinged side, and a handle disposed on a handle side disposed between the hinged side and the latch side. The carrying case hinge is constructed for greater structural integrity when the case is open, and to have a flush-mount profile when the case is closed.

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Christian James Richard