Portable automated life-saving system with dynamic adaptation
A portable automated life-saving system, comprising one or more sensors utilized for collecting data related to a patient's current medical condition and to transmit the collected data to a main computer; a main computer adapted with suitable hardware and software to process data, received from the one or more sensors, with respect to predefined medical conditions and corresponding life-saving treatment protocols, thereby to determine an initial life-saving treatment protocol to be delivered to the patient, and accordingly to operate a main controller configured to activates corresponding life-saving devices; a main controller adapted to be operated by the main computer, for controllably activating fastening means, and for controllably activating one or more life-saving devices for delivering life-saving treatment to the patient; two or more fastening means, controllably activated by the main controller for obtaining a firm attachment of the automated life-saving system to a patient; one or more life-saving devices controllably activated by the main controller for delivering life-saving treatment to the patient; one or more batteries. The portable automated life-saving system continuously monitors the evolving medical condition of a patient, and correspondingly adapts the given treatment, namely, the operation of the one or more life-saving devices.
1 . A portable automated life-saving system, comprising:
a) one or more sensors utilized for collecting data related to a patient's current medical condition and to transmit the collected data to a main computer;
b) a main computer adapted with suitable hardware and software to process data, received from said one or more sensors, with respect to predefined medical conditions and corresponding life-saving treatment protocols, thereby to determine an initial life-saving treatment protocol to be delivered to the patient, and accordingly to operate a main controller configured to activates corresponding life-saving devices;
c) a main controller adapted to be operated by said main computer, for controllably activating fastening means, and for controllably activating one or more life-saving devices for delivering life-saving treatment to said patient;
d) two or more fastening means, controllably activated by said main controller for obtaining a firm attachment of said automated life-saving system to a patient;
e) one or more life-saving devices controllably activated by said main controller for delivering life-saving treatment to said patient; and
f) one or more batteries,
wherein said portable automated life-saving system continuously monitors the evolving medical condition of a patient, and correspondingly adapts the given treatment by operating one or more of said life-saving devices.
2 . A system according to claim 1 , further comprising a database related to the patient's medical history, for enabling more accurate detection of the patient's current medical condition.
3 . A system according to claim 1 , in which the one or more sensors are selected from the group consisting of: ECG sensors, blood oxygen saturation sensors, blood pressure sensors, Glucose blood levels sensors, or any combination thereof.
4 . A system according to claim 1 , in which the one or more life-saving devices are selected from the group consisting of: a chest compression device, defibrillator, a breathing assistance device, an external pacemaker, or any combination thereof.
5 . A system according to claim 1 , in which the main controller controllably activates the life-saving devices by control signals selected from the group consisting of: electrical signals, pneumatic signals, hydraulic signals, or any combination thereof.
6 . A system according to claim 1 , in which the two or more fastening means comprise at least two grasping arms adapted to laterally grasp underneath a laying patient's body.
7 . A system according to claim 1 , in which the two or more fastening means comprise one or more inflatable pads, being inflated by pressurized means selected from the group consisting of: pressurized gas container, pneumatic inflation means, hydraulic inflation means, or any combination thereof.
8 . A system according to claim 1 , further comprising alerting means for guiding a treating person as of required operations, as well as of clearance required before said system discharges an electric shock to a patient, said alerting means are selected from the group consisting of: audial warning, visual warning, or a combination thereof.
9 . A system according to claim 1 , in which the one or more sensors are connected to communicate with said system by connection means selected from the group consisting of: wired connection, Bluetooth connection, Wifi connection, or any combination thereof.
10 . A system according to claim 1 , further comprising one or more of the following:
connection ports selected from the group consisting of: USB port, memory card reader port, Ethernet port, or any combination thereof;
a memory card reader;
an Ethernet connection port.
11 . A system according to claim 1 , further comprising remote communication means for contacting medical assistance and other predetermined contacts.
12 . A system according to claim 11 , in which the remote communication means are selected from the group consisting of: Cellular communication device, Wifi communication device, or any combination thereof.
13 . A system according to claim 3 , in which the ECG sensors are integrated with the two or more fastening means.
14 . A system according to claim 3 , in which one defibrillator electrode contacts the patient's chest, while a second defibrillator electrode contacts the patient's back, thus enabling the generation of electric shock from opposed sides of the heart.
15 . A system according to claim 1 , further comprising:
a) a mobile phone application for allowing remote exchange of data and control signals with external servers;
b) a blood pressure cuff for allowing patient's blood pressure measurements; and
c) an external remote control for remote system operation, changing telephone numbers and receiving faults.
16 . A system according to claim 1 , in which the adjustment mechanism comprises lateral rails and longitudinal rods for adjusting the displacement of the fastening means.
17 . A system according to claim 1 , in which the main computer is adapted to continuously record the ongoing medical condition of a patient.
18 . A system according to claim 1 , further comprising a self-test operation enabling a user to test his condition.
19 . A system according to claim 1 , further comprising wall cabinet for storage when said system is not in use, wherein said wall cabinet is adapted with gel sockets correspondingly positioned for maintaining ECG leads of said system lubricated with a gel layer.
20 . A system according to claim 1 , in which at least one of the one or more sensors are embedded within a wearable bracelet.