Abstract: A medical device system for use in patient resuscitation and medical device management includes a fleet of medical devices associated with a common administrator and distributed over multiple locations. Each medical device includes a memory, a processor configured to store medical device information including device status information and clinical event information, and a communication component configured to transmit the stored medical device information via a network. The system includes one or more servers communicatively coupled to the fleet of medical devices and one or more user devices located remotely from the servers. The servers include a communication component configured to receive the medical device information from the fleet of medical devices, a memory configured to store the received medical device information, and a processor configured to provide a report comprising the device status information for the fleet of medical devices at a medical device dashboard accessible by the user devices.

Abstract: A system for assisting with a cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) treatment being administered to a patient. In one aspect, the system includes electrodes to provide an ECG signal of the patient, one or more sensors configured to measure an intrinsic myocardial wall movement of the patient, and one or more processors. The one or more processors are configured to perform operations including: during the CPR treatment being administered to the patient, receiving an input from the sensor(s), processing the input from the sensor(s) and the ECG signal, determining, based on processing, whether the intrinsic myocardial wall movement is indicative of a perfusion movement of the patient's heart, and providing an indication to a user of the system based on the determination.

Abstract: A medical system for assisting with an intubation procedure for a patient. The system comprising airflow sensors configured to obtain data indicative of airflow in the patient's airway and physiological sensors configured to obtain information regarding airflow in the patient's lungs. The system further including a monitoring device communicatively coupled to the airflow sensors and the physiological sensors. The patient monitoring device comprising at least one processor coupled to memory and configured to: provide a user interface on a display and assist the rescuer in determining proper placement of an endotracheal tube, receive the data indicative of the airflow in the patient's airway, receive the physiological information regarding the airflow in the patient's lungs, and determine whether the tube is properly placed based on the received physiological information, and present an output of the determination of whether the ET tube was properly placed.

Abstract: A system including a medical device is provided. The medical device includes at least one sensor configured to acquire first data descriptive of a patient, first memory storing a plurality of templates, and at least one processor coupled to the at least one sensor and the first memory. The at least one processor is configured to identify a first template of the plurality of templates that is similar to the first data, to determine first difference data based on the first template and the first data, and to store the first difference data in association with the first template. The system may further include the programmable device.

Abstract: An example of a system for assisting a rescuer in providing CPR includes a motion sensor configured to generate signals indicative of chest motion during CPR chest compressions, and a defibrillator including a display screen configured to provide CPR feedback and defibrillation information and a processor configured to receive the signals, generate a compression waveform based on the signals, detect, in the compression waveform, features characteristic of chest compressions, compare the detected features to a predetermined criterion that distinguishes between manually delivered and compressions delivered by an automated compression device, and selectively provide the CPR feedback based on whether the compressions are the manually delivered or the automated compressions, where the selective provision of the CPR feedback includes displaying CPR parameters for the manually delivered compressions, and a removing from the display screen at least one CPR parameter of the CPR parameters for the automated compression

Abstract: A system and method for aiding in the proper placement of ECG electrodes and other resuscitation parameters. The system includes motion sensors disposed on the ECG electrodes, and a defibrillator control system operable to interpret motion signals from the motions sensors to determine that an electrode is in motion, and thus being handled by rescuer setting up the system for use, and, based on this determination, prompt the rescuer to place the electrode in its intended location on the body of the patient. The control system may also be operable to determine relative motion and/orientation of the motion sensors and control resuscitation based on the relative motion and/orientation of the motion sensors.

Abstract: A patient-worn arrhythmia monitoring and treatment device weight between 250 grams and 2,500 grams includes at least one contoured pad configured to be adhesively coupled to a patient's torso, a plurality of therapy electrodes, at least one of which is integrated with the at least one contoured pad, and a plurality of ECG sensing electrodes, at least one of which is integrated with the at least one contoured pad. At least one housing configured to form a watertight seal with the at least one contoured pad extends no more than 5 cm from the contoured pad. A processor disposed within the housing is coupled to a therapy delivery circuit and configured to detect one or more treatable arrhythmias based on at least one ECG signal and cause a therapy delivery circuit to deliver at least one defibrillation pulse on detecting the one or more treatable arrhythmias.

Abstract: A device for assisting a caregiver in delivering cardiac resuscitation to a patient, the device comprising a user interface configured to deliver prompts to a caregiver to assist the caregiver in delivering cardiac resuscitation to a patient; at least one sensor configured to detect the caregiver's progress in delivering the cardiac resuscitation, wherein the sensor is configured to provide a signal containing information indicative of ventilation; a memory in which a plurality of different prompts are stored, including at least one ventilation progress prompt to guide the rescuer's performance of ventilation; a processor configured to process the output of the sensor to determine a parameter descriptive of ventilation progress and to determine whether the ventilation progress prompt should be selected for delivery. Possible parameters descriptive of ventilation progress include ventilation rate, delivered tidal volume, and flow rate.

Abstract: An externally worn cardiac monitoring and/or treatment system with battery detachment detection is provided. The system includes detachment circuitry and audible and/or vibrational alarm circuitry operably coupled to the detachment circuitry. The detachment circuitry is configured to detect whether the rechargeable battery is detached from the battery-powered externally worn cardiac device by monitoring a connection established between the rechargeable battery and the at least one processor and output a battery status signal indicating whether the rechargeable battery is detached from the battery-powered externally worn cardiac device. The audible and/or vibrational alarm circuitry is configured to receive the battery status signal and output an audible alert in a predetermined frequency range and/or a tactile alert if the rechargeable battery is detached.

Abstract: An inventory management system includes a wearable cardiac device comprising an associated plurality of separate wearable cardiac device components stored as inventory at a first inventory location; a plurality of communication interface circuits associated with a corresponding one of the plurality of separate wearable cardiac device components and configured to facilitate transmission of inventory information through a network; at least one server device disposed at a central location and comprising a processor; and a memory comprising instructions that cause the processor to receive the inventory information from the plurality of communication interface circuits; receive a prescription for a patient; retrieve one or more prescription parameters based on the prescription; locate, in the inventory information, the wearable cardiac device based on the prescription parameters; determine a deployment status of the wearable cardiac device; and select the wearable cardiac device for the patient.

Abstract: A system for monitoring performance of a resuscitation activity on a patient by an acute care provider is provided. The system includes: a first wearable sensor configured to sense movement of a first portion of an acute care provider's hand; a second wearable sensor configured to sense movement of a second portion of the acute care provider's hand; and a controller. The controller is configured to: receive and process signals representative of performance of a resuscitation activity from the first sensor and the second sensor; identify from the processed signals information indicative of at least one of a relative distance, a relative orientation, a change in relative distance and a change in relative orientation between the first sensor and the second sensor during performance of the resuscitation activity; and determine at least one resuscitation activity parameter based, at least in part, on the identified information.

Abstract: A wearable medical device includes a waterproof harness, a plurality of ECG sensing electrodes configured to detect a patient's ECG, and a plurality of therapy electrodes configured to provide at least one biphasic shock to the patient. The device includes a control unit in electronic communication with the ECG sensing electrodes and therapy electrodes and configured to monitor the sensed ECG and, in response to detecting a cardiac arrhythmia, provide the biphasic shock(s). The control unit is comprised within a waterproof case. The device includes a water-resistant or waterproof connection pod that is configured to electrically couple the ECG sensing electrodes, therapy electrodes, and control unit. The connection pod provides the sensed ECG signal to the control unit and the biphasic shock current to the therapy electrodes. The device includes a user interface device in electronic communication with the control unit that includes at least one patient responsiveness button.

Abstract: A wearable medical device for detecting and treating life-threatening arrhythmias includes a wearable vest portion, sensing electrodes, therapy pads, at least one motion sensor, and a cardiac monitor. The cardiac monitor is configured to detect whether the patient is experiencing a treatable arrhythmia using an ECG signal and in response, determine a confidence level for the detected treatable arrhythmia using outputs from the at least one motion sensor. Determining the confidence level includes detecting patient motion prior to the detection of the treatable arrhythmia. Determining the confidence level further includes increasing the confidence level in response to determining that the patient is motionless coinciding with the detection of the treatable arrhythmia, or decreasing the confidence level in response to determining the patient motion after the detection of the treatable arrhythmia. The cardiac monitor is configured to determine whether to deliver a treatment shock based on the confidence level.

Abstract: A medical device is disclosed. The device may include a service component for use in detecting patient data, at least one processor coupled with the service component, a care protocol module executable by the at least one processor to provide healthcare to a patient at least in part by generating a request for processing by the service component, and a resource module executable by the at least one processor to manage access to the service component by identifying a level of service associated with the care protocol module and responding to the request by managing the service component to meet the level of service. The care protocol module implements a patient care protocol that includes a sequence of actions directed to the patient. The level of service indicates a level of performance that the patient care protocol requires of the resource module. Selective offloading of modular functions is also enabled.

Abstract: A medical ventilation monitoring system is provided. The system includes: a patient ventilation unit defining an airflow path, and arranged so that when the unit is applied to a patient, the airflow path is in fluid communication with the patient's airway. The patient ventilation unit includes: an airflow sensor positioned to sense the presence of ventilation airflow to or from the patient and a communication link. The system also includes at least one processor arranged to communicate with the ventilation unit by the communication link. The at least one processor is configured to: provide an initial treatment protocol for providing care to the patient, receive data regarding a current condition of the patient from the ventilation unit, and determine an updated treatment protocol. The updated treatment protocol includes applying ventilation at an updated ventilation volume or at an updated ventilation rate based on information from the airflow sensor.

Abstract: A wearable monitoring and therapeutic device includes at least two sensing electrodes, including at least one of conductive thread sewn into a garment and/or a metallic surface sewn into the garment. The device includes at least two therapy electrodes and the garment, wherein the garment is configured to be worn about a torso of a subject. The garment includes a breathable and stretchable fabric, an elastic material, and a loose material. The device includes at least one defibrillator component including a power source, a conductive wiring configured to stretch to accommodate the subject's chest size and enhance comfort and couple any of the at least two therapy electrodes and the at least two sensing electrodes to the at least one defibrillator component, an alarm module operatively coupled to the at least one defibrillator component, and one or more response buttons operatively coupled to that at least one defibrillator component.

Abstract: An ambulatory medical device includes two or more response mechanisms; a memory storing an active operation mode parameter identifying an active operation mode from a plurality of operation modes; a controller connected with the two or more response mechanisms; and a therapy manager component executable by the controller and configured to identify the active operation mode, detect a physiological parameter indicative of a health disorder of the patient, request that the patient change the state of one of the two or more response mechanisms in response to detection of the physiological parameter, monitor the state of each of the two or more response mechanisms within a first predetermined period, and delay therapy to the patient in response to detection of a first change in the state of one of the two or more response mechanisms within the predetermined period and identification of a first mode as the active operation mode.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for providing patient wear compliance information are provided. For example, a medical device includes a plurality of electrodes configured to be continuously coupled externally to a patient and to monitor electrical activity on the skin of the patient. The system also includes at least one motion sensor configured to generate a motion signal based upon movement of the patient. The system further includes a processor configured to receive an electrical signal based on the monitored electrical activity, record a wear onset event based on the electrical signal and the motion signal, record a wear offset event based on one or more of the electrical signal and the motion signal indicating that the patient is not wearing the medical device, and output a graphical representation including information regarding the patient's wear compliance based on the recorded wear onset event and the recorded wear offset event.

Abstract: A remote monitoring device and related systems and methods for monitoring and managing by a monitoring service via a communications network a condition of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) based on audio signals from the AED The remote monitoring device includes a housing configured to be positioned outside of the AED such that audio sounds from the AED can be detected. The housing contains at least one processor, a communications module, a first audio sensor, a first audio detection circuitry, a second audio sensor, and a second audio detection circuitry. The communications module is operably connected to the at least one processor and configured to transmit electronic communications to the monitoring service via the communications network. The at least one processor is configured to power on in response to the wakeup notification signal, process digital audio signals, and transmit a signal to the monitoring service to report a condition of the AED.

Abstract: A system includes a first computing device comprising a processor coupled to a memory. The processor and the memory are configured to receive at least one of (i) information indicative of treatment of a victim by a first caregiver using the first computing device and (ii) information indicative of a health status of the victim; determine that treatment of the victim by the first caregiver using the first computing device is completed; and transmit the received information to a second computing device.