Defibrillator Accessory Layout for Faster Monitoring and Cable Retention
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Solution Overview
Problem
Emergency responders face challenges in efficiently monitoring and treating patients due to difficulties in accessing and prioritizing information, as well as delays caused by disconnections of medical device accessories like ECG cables during patient transport.
Innovation Solution
The introduction of an adjustable kickstand and storage bags that allow for organized storage and quick deployment of medical device accessories, along with a port guard to prevent cable disconnections, enhances the usability and efficiency of medical devices during emergencies.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the medical device is moved with the patient during transport, then the device can continuously monitor and treat the patient, but cables may disconnect from the device causing treatment delays
Solution Approach 1:
The port guard is installed on the medical device before patient transport begins, proactively preventing cable disconnections before they can occur during movement and treatment
2Adaptability or versatility
If the medical device is placed in various positions during transport, then the device can adapt to different treatment environments, but the display becomes difficult for responders to see
Solution Approach 1:
The kickstand is designed to be adjustable and repositionable, allowing the medical device to be dynamically tilted and positioned at optimal angles for display visibility while maintaining adaptability to different treatment environments
3Productivity
If emergency responders need to quickly access and use medical device accessories, then patient treatment can be expedited, but finding and coupling the appropriate accessories is time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The storage bag combines multiple accessories (cables, sensors, treatment components) and the medical device into a single integrated unit, allowing responders to access all necessary components in one location rather than searching separately
Solution Approach 2:
Accessories are pre-organized and stored in designated compartments within the storage bag before emergency response begins, allowing for rapid retrieval and coupling during patient treatment without time-consuming search
Data Source
AI summary
Accessories of a medical device, such as a defibrillator, are described. The accessories reduce delays in treating or monitoring a patient by increasing the efficiency of using, and the ease of use of, the medical device. An adjustable kickstand is movable between a collapsed and extended position to recline the medical device. In the reclined position, a display of the medical device can be more easily viewed by the user. Storage bags can be coupled to the medical device to efficiently store accessories for use with the medical device. The stored accessories can be coupled to the medical device while the accessories are stored within the storage bags. A port guard can protect and shield a connection between a cable and a port of the medical device to prevent the cable (e.g., an ECG cable) from being disconnected from the port of the medical device.