Abstract: An interactive apparatus which includes (a) a processing unit automatically implementing a cardiac treatment algorithm, by using detected signals from a patient and the cardiac treatment algorithm, to output a recommended treatment on an output device; and (b) an input device inputting a selection comprising an acceptance or a rejection of the recommended treatment, wherein if the selection comprises an acceptance, then the processing unit outputs instructions and further implements the treatment algorithm using the recommended treatment, wherein if the selection comprises a rejection, then the processing unit outputs an alternative recommended treatment on the output device, subject to acceptance or rejection by the input device.

Abstract: A package for increasing shelf life of electrodes packaged therein. A first package within which one or more gel-containing electrode pads are sealed. In addition, at least one moisture source is sealed within the package.

Abstract: A defibrillator system including a defibrillator and at least one indicator including at least one visual indicator and/or at least one audible indicator connected to the defibrillator for generating an indication of a functional status of the defibrillator periodically and/or on command by a user.

Abstract: A data card drawer for installing a data card, such as a compact flash card, into a device that uses data cards. Devices that use data cards include, for example, medical devices, and more particularly defibrillators. The data card drawer electrically isolates the data card from the user when the user is installing or removing the data card from the device. The data card drawer may also be formed to provide a closure to the opening in the device housing provided to receive the data card. Further, the data card drawer may be formed to prevent damaging pins located on a pin connector within the receiving device which communicate data with the data card. The data card drawer preferably mates with the device to prevent ingress and egress of foreign matter and moisture.

Abstract: A system and method for determining whether further efforts to resuscitate will be unsuccessful, is provided. One embodiment of the system comprises a memory that comprises a memory module. The memory module comprises a program that analyzes digital data that corresponds to a first parameter to determine whether the first parameter is valid; determines whether the first parameter is in a first futile range; and analyzes the first parameter to determine whether further efforts to resuscitate will be unsuccessful.

Abstract: An analysis apparatus, in particular a spectroscopic analysis apparatus, comprises an excitation system (exs) for emitting an excitation beam (exb) to excite a target region during an excitation period. A monitoring system (lso) is provided for emitting a monitoring beam (irb) to image the target region during a monitoring period. The monitoring period and the excitation period being substantially overlap, so that monitoring the target region is maintained during excitation. The analysis apparatus is provided with a tracking system (osc, dcu) to control the excitation system to direct the excitation beam onto the target region.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an imaging system for harmonic imaging of an object in a medium. The system comprises a transducer formed of a single crystal of a piezoelectric material, a transmitter for transmitting waves into the medium, a receiver for receiving echoed waves from the medium, and a control system electrically connected to the transmitter and the receiver which is used control the operation of the transmitter and interpret signals received by the receiver. In a preferred embodiment, the single crystal of piezoelectric material comprises a PMN-PT material or a PZN-PT material. Through use of this material, −6 dB bandwidths of at least approximately 95% are obtainable.

Abstract: A reliable battery module that is safe is of critical importance to battery operated medical devices. This invention limits the amount of active materials in each cell of a battery module. Limiting the amount of active materials in each cell increases the safety and reliability of the battery module by minimizing the effect of a damaged or defective cell on the battery module output and on the potential hazard that such a cell can cause.