Universal aed training adapter

Abstract

A training adapter (28) for an automated external defibrillator (AED) (10) which provides for safe training use of any AED. The training adapter includes a circuit which ensures that any defibrillation voltage / current is shunted away from the trainee, training electrodes (26), and patient simulation equipment. The training adapter simultaneously provides to the AED a simulated patient ECG signal which causes the AED to operate as if an actual cardiac rescue were occurring, thus heightening the realism of the training experience.

Description

technical field [0001] Aspects of the present invention relate generally to external defibrillator training, and more particularly to devices that allow safe use of external defibrillators for training and methods of training a user to operate an external defibrillator. Background technique [0002] Abnormal heart activity, such as ventricular fibrillation, can be returned to normal sinus rhythm by applying an electrical current to the heart using an external defibrillator. In cardiac arrest, the patient suffers from a life-threatening disruption of normal heart rhythm, usually in the form of VF or VT without a spontaneous cycle (ie, shockable VT). In VF, normal rhythmic ventricular contractions are replaced by rapid and irregular spasms, resulting in inefficient or severely reduced heart pumping. If the normal rhythm is not restored within what is usually considered to be about 8 to 10 minutes, the patient dies. Conversely, the sooner circulation can be restored (via CPR ...

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Problems solved by technology

This solution is expensive, inconvenient, and limits training opportunities to that particular style and model of defibrillator

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