Mine first-aid medical equipment

Abstract

The application relates to a mine first-aid medical device, characterized in that the device comprises an AED host and a methane monitor connected to the AED host; the methane monitor is used for sending a blocking instruction to the AED host when it is monitored that the current methane concentration is greater than a preset safety threshold; and the AED host is used for interrupting a high-voltage defibrillation work flow when the concentration exceeding indication signal is received. The problem that the use of the AED device in a mine easily causes explosion in the prior art is solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to emergency medical equipment for mining. Background Technology

[0002] An automated external defibrillator (AED) is a portable medical device that can diagnose specific arrhythmias and deliver a high-voltage electric shock to defibrillate the heart. It is a medical device that can be used by non-professionals to resuscitate patients experiencing cardiac arrest. Essentially, all patients experiencing cardiac arrest requiring cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) need to use an AED. In the event of cardiac arrest, the most effective way to prevent sudden cardiac death is to use an AED to perform high-voltage defibrillation and CPR within the critical "golden four minutes."

[0003] During the defibrillation process, the electrodes of an AED can generate a high-voltage arc. In special environments such as mines, there is a possibility that the concentration of dangerous gases such as methane may exceed the standard. If an AED is used to perform high-voltage defibrillation, it may cause an explosion and lead to a mine accident.

[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to improve the relevant technologies in order to overcome their shortcomings. Summary of the Invention

[0005] This application provides a mine emergency medical device to address the problem in related technologies that the use of AED devices in mines can easily cause explosions, making it impossible for underground personnel to use AED devices for emergency treatment in case of emergencies, thereby delaying rescue opportunities and threatening the lives of patients.

[0006] The embodiments of this application provide the following technical solutions:

[0007] A mine emergency medical device includes: an AED main unit and a methane monitor connected to the AED main unit;

[0008] The methane monitor includes a methane detection module and a safety control module. The methane detection module is used to detect the methane concentration in the current environment and output it to the safety control module. The safety control module is used to generate a blocking command when the methane concentration exceeds a preset safety threshold. The AED host is used to respond to the blocking command and interrupt the high-voltage defibrillation process.

[0009] Optionally, in the mine emergency medical equipment provided according to the embodiments of this application, the AED host is provided with a power button, and the AED host is further used to: when a click operation is detected on the power button, if the blocking instruction is received, then prohibit the execution of the power-on process.

[0010] Optionally, in the mine emergency medical equipment provided in the embodiments of this application, the AED host is provided with an electric shock button, and the AED host is configured to: when a click operation is detected on the electric shock button, if an blocking command is received from the safety control module, the electric shock discharge process is prohibited.

[0011] Optionally, in the mine emergency medical equipment provided according to the embodiments of this application, the AED host is further used to: after receiving the blocking command, enter the guidance process for performing manual first aid operations on rescuers.

[0012] Optionally, in the mine emergency medical equipment provided in the embodiments of this application, the AED host is further configured to: when receiving the blocking command, issue a voice prompt to alert rescuers that the current methane concentration exceeds the standard.

[0013] Optionally, in the mine emergency medical equipment provided according to the embodiments of this application, the methane monitor further includes a position detection module. The methane monitor has a sleep mode, and the methane monitor is used to exit the sleep mode after receiving a position detection signal from the position detection module indicating that the medical equipment has left its initial placement position.

[0014] Optionally, in the mine emergency medical equipment provided according to the embodiments of this application, the position detection module includes an acceleration sensor.

[0015] Optionally, in the mine emergency medical equipment provided according to the embodiments of this application, the position detection module includes a Hall sensor and a magnet. The Hall sensor is installed on the methane monitor and is used to output the position detection signal when a change in the magnetic field is sensed.

[0016] Optionally, in the mine emergency medical equipment provided in the embodiments of this application, the methane monitor further includes a display module, which is used to display a safety status indication of methane concentration based on the monitoring results of methane concentration; wherein, the safety status indication includes a methane concentration exceeding the standard indication and a methane concentration normal indication.

[0017] Optionally, in the mine emergency medical equipment provided according to the embodiments of this application, the input / output port of the safety control module leads out a cable, and the methane monitor is electrically connected to the AED host through the cable.

[0018] The beneficial effects of this application are as follows: The emergency medical device of this application includes an AED device and a methane monitor. When the methane monitor detects that the methane concentration exceeds a preset safety threshold, it sends a blocking command to the AED host. This application directly sends the analysis results of the excessive concentration to the AED host through the methane monitor. After receiving the blocking command, the AED host can directly interrupt the high-voltage defibrillation process. Therefore, the AED host of this application embodiment can avoid performing high-voltage electric shock discharge when the methane concentration exceeds the standard, thereby avoiding mine accidents caused by explosions.

[0019] The above description is only an overview of the technical solution of this application. In order to better understand the technical means of this application and to implement it in accordance with the contents of the specification, the preferred embodiments of this application are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a mine emergency medical device provided in one embodiment of this application.

[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram showing the connection between a methane monitor and an AED host according to one embodiment of this application. Detailed Implementation

[0022] The embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this application, and not all of them. It should be noted that the following embodiments are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of this application. All other embodiments made by those skilled in the art without inventive effort are within the protection scope of this application.

[0023] The embodiments of this application will be described in detail below.

[0024] In response to the problem that the use of AED devices in mines may cause explosions and mine accidents, this application provides a mine emergency medical device.

[0025] Figure 1 This is a structural block diagram of a mine emergency medical device provided in one embodiment of this application, as shown below. Figure 1 As shown in the embodiment of this application, the mine emergency medical device includes:

[0026] The AED device and methane monitor, the AED device AED host, and the methane monitor connected to the AED host; the methane monitor includes a methane detection module and a safety control module. The methane detection module is used to detect the methane concentration in the current area and output it to the safety control module; the safety control module is used to generate a blocking command when the methane concentration exceeds a preset safety threshold; the AED host is used to respond to the blocking command and interrupt the high-voltage defibrillation process.

[0027] Specifically, the methane monitor is used to monitor the methane concentration within a preset area where the AED is located. The methane monitor includes a housing, a methane detection module, and a safety control module, all housed within the housing. To meet the application requirements of the mining environment, the housing of the methane detection module in this embodiment is an intrinsically safe explosion-proof enclosure. The AED main unit in this embodiment is installed inside the AED housing, which is made of flame-retardant and anti-static material.

[0028] like Figure 1 As shown, the methane detection module is connected to the safety control module, and the safety control module establishes a communication connection with the AED host.

[0029] The methane detection module detects the methane concentration in the current area and outputs the methane concentration data to the safety control module. The safety control module receives the real-time methane concentration data from the methane detection module and determines whether the methane concentration exceeds a preset safety threshold. In one embodiment, for example, the preset safety threshold is set to 1%. When the methane concentration exceeds 1%, it is determined that the methane concentration in the current area exceeds the standard. The safety control module generates a blocking command and sends it to the AED host, causing the AED host to interrupt the currently executing high-voltage defibrillation workflow.

[0030] In this embodiment, the high-voltage defibrillation workflow of the AED host includes power-on, heart rhythm analysis, charging, and discharging. If a blocking command is received at any stage of the process, the AED host will interrupt the current workflow.

[0031] For example, if the AED host receives a blocking command before the AED device is powered on, it will immediately prevent the power-on process from being executed when it detects a click operation applied to the AED power-on button, thus preventing the AED from being powered on successfully.

[0032] For example, once the AED device is powered on and in working condition, the methane monitor continuously monitors the methane concentration in real time. Before the AED performs a high-voltage discharge defibrillation operation (e.g., during charging), if the AED host receives a blocking command sent by the methane monitor, it immediately interrupts the current workflow (charging process).

[0033] For example, when the AED host detects a click operation applied to the AED shock button, it immediately obtains an indication signal from the methane monitor. If the AED host receives a blocking command, it immediately prohibits the execution of the electric shock discharge process, so that the AED cannot continue to discharge.

[0034] As an optimization, before performing an electric shock, the AED host must obtain a real-time instruction signal from the methane monitor indicating whether the methane concentration exceeds the standard. Only if it is determined that the methane concentration does not exceed the standard can the electric shock be performed.

[0035] After receiving the blocking command, the AED host can issue a voice prompt: "Methane concentration exceeds the standard, cardiopulmonary resuscitation procedure is about to begin."

[0036] Understandably, the safety control module in this application embodiment can be connected to an alarm device, and when the safety control module determines that the methane concentration exceeds the standard, it triggers the alarm device to sound an alarm.

[0037] The alarm device in this embodiment is an audible and visual alarm. When the methane concentration is abnormal, the safety control module sends a blocking command and simultaneously triggers the alarm device to emit an audible and visual alarm signal to alert rescue personnel that the current methane concentration exceeds the standard.

[0038] Understandably, the safety control module is connected to a display module. Based on the methane concentration detection results, the safety control module displays a safety status indicator indicating whether the methane concentration exceeds a preset threshold through the display module.

[0039] The safety status indications in this embodiment include methane exceeding the standard indication and methane normal status indication. The methane monitor can detect methane concentration in real time or periodically and display the detection results through the display module.

[0040] In one embodiment, the display module includes a status indicator light, which has a first indication state and a second indication state. The first indication state is used to indicate that the methane concentration exceeds a preset safety threshold and is in an excessive state; the second indication state is used to indicate that the methane concentration is normal.

[0041] For example, when the methane concentration is normal, the status indicator light will be constantly green; when the methane concentration exceeds the standard, the status indicator light will be constantly red.

[0042] In another embodiment, the display module includes a display screen, and the safety control module can display the collected methane concentration data on the display screen, and can also display a safety status indicator on the display screen indicating whether the current methane concentration exceeds the standard.

[0043] Safety status indicators can be text or icons. For example, when the methane concentration is normal, the display can show an icon "√" and / or the text "Methane concentration normal," while when the methane concentration exceeds the standard, the display can show an icon "×" and / or the text "Methane concentration exceeds the standard." Further optimization could involve displaying a green icon or text when the methane concentration is normal and a red icon or text when the methane concentration exceeds the standard.

[0044] The above-described display method of the safety status indication is only one specific embodiment of this application. In other embodiments, the safety status indication can also be displayed in different ways.

[0045] It should be noted that the use of terms such as "first" and "second" in the application is for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature specified with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features.

[0046] In this embodiment, the methane monitor and the AED host can establish a connection via wireless communication (e.g., Bluetooth / WiFi), or they can establish a wired connection directly with the AED host. However, due to the complex environment of mines, factors such as temperature, humidity, and external electromagnetic interference may affect network communication, causing the AED host to be unable to receive instructions from the methane monitor's safety control module when communicating with the methane monitor.

[0047] Therefore, in the mine emergency medical equipment provided in this application embodiment, the methane monitor and the AED host transmit data and signals through a wired connection.

[0048] In one embodiment, cables are led out from the input / output ports of the safety control module, and the methane monitor is electrically connected to the AED host via the cables.

[0049] In another embodiment, the input / output ports of the methane monitor have connectors, and the AED host has a matching interface. The methane monitor is connected to the AED host's interface via the connectors to establish an electrical connection with the AED host.

[0050] The connector in this embodiment is equipped with a signal receiving pin RXD1 and a signal transmitting pin TXD1, and the interface is equipped with corresponding signal receiving pin sockets and signal transmitting pin sockets. Signal transmission and reception between the AED host and the methane monitor can be achieved through the signal transmitting pin TXD1 and the signal receiving pin RXD1.

[0051] like Figure 2As shown, the connector in this embodiment is provided with a first PCB board, and the signal receiving pin RXD1 and the signal transmitting pin TXD1 are soldered to the first PCB board.

[0052] The AED main unit has a second PCB board, on which signal receiving pin sockets and signal transmitting pin sockets are soldered.

[0053] As can be seen, this application connects to the AED host via the signal transmission pin TXD1 and the signal reception pin RXD1, establishing a direct wired connection with the AED host, unaffected by network conditions, thus ensuring signal transmission between the AED host and the methane monitor.

[0054] Because AED devices deliver a high-voltage electric shock to the human body via electrode pads to defibrillate, the AED main unit is also connected to an electrode assembly. The electrode assembly includes electrode pads and an electrode plug, with the electrode pads connected to the electrode plug via electrode cables. Currently, AED main units have electrode sockets that match the electrode plugs. The electrode assembly connects to the AED main unit via the electrode plug, enabling the transmission of high-voltage electrical signals between the AED main unit and the electrode pads. Including both the electrode socket and the plug interface on the AED main unit would hinder the portability and miniaturization of the AED device, and would also increase the manufacturing process and cost.

[0055] Regarding the aforementioned technical issues, it is understandable that, as Figure 2 As shown, the methane monitor in this embodiment of the application is provided with an electrode adapter, which can be matched with an electrode plug.

[0056] Furthermore, the plug interface in this embodiment of the application is provided with a first data transmission interface and a second data transmission interface. The safety control module transmits data with the AED host through the first data transmission interface; the electrode assembly transmits data with the AED host through the second data transmission interface.

[0057] By setting an electrode adapter in the methane monitor, the electrode assembly can be plugged into the methane monitor. The high-voltage shock signal is transferred through the methane monitor, realizing signal transmission between the AED host and the electrode pads. There is no need to add an extra plug-in interface to the AED host, which reduces the manufacturing process of the defibrillator, lowers the manufacturing cost of the defibrillator, and also facilitates the miniaturization design of the AED host.

[0058] In one embodiment, the AED host is provided with a first data transmission interface and a second data transmission interface. The first data transmission interface includes a signal receiving pin socket and a signal transmitting pin socket disposed on a second PCB board.

[0059] The second data transmission interface includes a signal receiving pin socket RXD2 and a signal transmitting pin socket TXD2 located on the second PCB board. The AED host outputs a high-voltage electric shock signal to the electrode plate through the TXD2 of the second data transmission interface.

[0060] The electrode plug in this embodiment is equipped with a low-voltage pin and a high-voltage pin. The AED host can read the attribute data of the electrode pads through the low-voltage pin. The AED host can acquire the real-time ECG data collected by the electrode pads through the RXD2 pin of the high-voltage pin, and send defibrillation energy to the electrode pads through the high-voltage pin according to the read ECG data, so as to realize high-voltage defibrillation.

[0061] Understandably, the electrode adapter of the methane monitor in this embodiment is provided with a high-voltage pin socket and a low-voltage pin socket for matching electrode plugs.

[0062] The electrode cables of the electrode assembly include high-voltage cables and low-voltage cables. One end of the high-voltage cable is fixedly connected to the high-voltage pin socket, and the other end of the high-voltage cable is fixedly connected to the high-voltage pin. One end of the low-voltage cable is fixedly connected to the low-voltage pin socket, and the other end of the low-voltage cable is fixedly connected to the low-voltage pin.

[0063] The methane monitor's connector has high-voltage and low-voltage pins that match the high-voltage and low-voltage pin sockets. The AED main unit's corresponding second transmission interface has high-voltage and low-voltage pin sockets that also match the high-voltage and low-voltage pins.

[0064] This application, by setting up a wired connection between the safety control module and the methane monitor, can avoid situations where AEDs cannot be used normally underground due to network anomalies. Furthermore, during AED operation, there is no need to check the network connection, further saving rescue time.

[0065] Understandably, the methane monitor in this application embodiment can be powered independently. The methane monitor is equipped with a power supply unit, which supplies power to the safety control module and the methane detection module.

[0066] Understandably, the methane detection module can also be powered by the power supply module of the AED. In this embodiment of the application, the power supply interface of the second PCB board of the AED host is connected to the power supply interface of the methane monitor.

[0067] Since AEDs are used relatively infrequently, continuous methane monitoring by a methane detector would result in significant energy consumption.

[0068] To address the aforementioned technical problems, one embodiment of this application also provides a methane monitor, which includes a position detection module. The position detection module outputs a position detection signal when it detects a positional movement of the methane monitor. The methane monitor has a sleep mode, configured to exit the sleep mode and enter an active state in response to receiving the position detection signal.

[0069] The methane monitor of this embodiment is applied to the above-mentioned emergency medical equipment, and can be installed on an AED device.

[0070] Because methane concentration needs to be monitored in real time when using an AED in a mine, rescuers also need to bring the methane monitor to the accident site when retrieving the AED in an emergency. In this embodiment, the methane monitor is installed on the AED for easy carrying.

[0071] When the medical device is stationary in its initial position, the position detection module outputs the first detection signal, and the methane monitor is in sleep mode. When the medical device is moved, the output of the position detection module switches from the first detection signal to the second detection signal, the methane monitor is activated, and the methane concentration is detected.

[0072] The methane monitor in this embodiment of the application is equipped with a sleep mode. When the medical device is placed in its initial position, the methane monitor is in sleep mode. The detection work is only started when the medical device is moved, thereby maximizing energy savings.

[0073] As one embodiment, the position detection module includes an accelerometer that outputs an acceleration detection signal to activate the methane monitor when movement of the medical device is detected.

[0074] In an emergency, medical staff remove the medical equipment, causing it to move and accelerate. The acceleration sensor detects the acceleration signal and outputs an acceleration detection signal. Based on the received acceleration detection signal, the methane monitor exits sleep mode.

[0075] As one embodiment, the position detection module includes a Hall sensor and a magnet. The Hall sensor is used to output a magnetic induction signal when a change in magnetic field strength is detected, thereby activating the methane concentration monitoring module.

[0076] When the medical device is placed in its initial position, the Hall sensor detects the magnet and outputs a first sensing signal. When the medical device is removed, the magnet moves away from the sensing range of the Hall sensor, and the Hall sensor detects the change in the magnetic field and outputs a second sensing signal. When the safety control module detects the change in the output signal of the Hall sensor, it can determine that the medical device has been removed, thereby causing the methane monitor to exit the sleep state and enter the active state.

[0077] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0078] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementation methods of this application, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the invention patent. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this application, and these all fall within the protection scope of this application. Therefore, the protection scope of this patent application should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A mine emergency medical device, characterized in that, include: AED host, and methane monitor connected to the AED host; The methane monitor includes a methane detection module and a safety control module. The methane detection module is used to detect the methane concentration in the current environment and output it to the safety control module. The safety control module is used to generate a blocking command when the methane concentration exceeds a preset safety threshold. The AED host is used to respond to the blocking command and interrupt the high-voltage defibrillation process.

2. The mine emergency medical equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The AED host is equipped with a power button, and the AED host is also used to: when a click operation is detected on the power button, if the blocking command is received, then prevent the execution of the power-on process.

3. The mine emergency medical equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The AED host is equipped with an electric shock button. The AED host is configured to prevent the execution of the electric shock discharge process if it receives a blocking command from the safety control module when it detects a click operation on the electric shock button.

4. The mine emergency medical equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The AED host is also used to: upon receiving the blocking command, enter the guidance process for rescuers to perform manual first aid operations.

5. The mine emergency medical equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that, The AED host is also configured to issue a voice prompt when it receives the blocking command, so as to inform the rescue personnel that the current methane concentration exceeds the standard.

6. The mine emergency medical equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The methane monitor also includes a position detection module. The methane monitor has a sleep mode. The methane monitor is used to exit the sleep mode after receiving a position detection signal from the position detection module indicating that the medical device has left its initial placement position.

7. The mine emergency medical equipment according to claim 6, characterized in that, The position detection module includes an acceleration sensor.

8. The mine emergency medical equipment according to claim 6, characterized in that, The position detection module includes a Hall sensor and a magnet. The Hall sensor is installed in the methane monitor and is used to output the position detection signal when a change in the magnetic field is sensed.

9. The emergency medical equipment for mines according to claim 1, characterized in that, The methane monitor also includes a display module, which displays a safety status indication of the methane concentration based on the monitoring results; wherein the safety status indication includes a methane concentration exceeding the standard indication and a methane concentration normal indication.

10. The emergency medical equipment for mines according to claim 1, characterized in that, Cables are led out from the input / output ports of the safety control module, and the methane monitor is electrically connected to the AED host through the cables.

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