Defibrillator Accessory Layout for Cable Retention and Fast Access
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Solution Overview
Problem
Emergency responders face challenges in efficiently monitoring and treating patients due to the mental and time-consuming tasks of processing patient information, finding and connecting medical device accessories, and preventing accidental disconnections of cables from medical devices during patient transport.
Innovation Solution
A defibrillator with an accessory cable port and a port guard that reduces the risk of cable disconnection, along with a storage bag for organizing and storing accessories, and a kickstand for improving the visibility of the medical device's display.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the accessory cable port is flush with the exterior surface, then the device has a sleek appearance and easier cleaning, but the cable connector is vulnerable to accidental disconnection during patient transport
Solution Approach 1:
The port guard protrudes from the exterior surface in advance to create a physical barrier that prevents accidental disconnection of the cable connector during patient transport, addressing the reliability issue before it occurs
Solution Approach 2:
The port guard is designed as a separate component that can be attached to or integrated with the device housing, allowing the connection protection function to be added without completely redesigning the port structure
2Productivity
If emergency responders must manually find and connect accessories to the medical device, then the device has simpler design, but it consumes valuable time during patient treatment
Solution Approach 1:
The storage bag pre-organizes accessories and positions them for quick access, and the port guard pre-positions the connection point, reducing the time emergency responders need to locate and connect accessories during patient treatment
Solution Approach 2:
The storage bag acts as an intermediary between the accessories and the medical device, providing an organized intermediate storage location that facilitates rapid accessory deployment without requiring complex automated connection systems
3Illumination intensity
If the medical device is placed on a flat surface for stability, then the device remains secure during transport, but the display becomes difficult for emergency responders to see
Solution Approach 1:
The kickstand provides a dynamic positioning solution that allows the device to be tilted to an optimal viewing angle while maintaining stability through its extended support structure, enabling both good display visibility and secure placement
4Reliability
If cables are allowed to move freely during patient transport, then the device has simpler design, but the cables frequently disconnect from the medical device
Solution Approach 1:
The port guard creates a preliminary physical barrier that prevents the harmful action of accidental cable disconnection during patient transport by blocking the path that would allow the connector to become dislodged
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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.