Automated External Defibrillator Overview :
Manual defibrillators work by giving the heart a controlled electric shock, forcing all the heart muscles to contract at once, and, hopefully jolting it back into a regular rhythm. Historically, only trained medical professionals were able to interpret the heart rhythms on manual defibrillator devices. However, Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) use embedded computer chips to analyze the rhythms instantly and accurately, making it possible for non-medical professionals to administer the same vital service without risking an accidental shock.
An AED is a small, lightweight device that monitors a person's heart rhythm (through special pads placed on the torso) and can recognize ventricular fibrillation (VF), also known as "sudden cardiac arrest" or SCA. If SCA is present, an AED will advise, and will talk the responder through some very simple steps to defibrillate. AEDs are designed to be used by lay rescuers or "first responders".
The core subsystems include:
- DSP (ASIC or OMAP processor)
- processes and monitors chest-pad input, and through the use of know algorithms, establishes the current condition of the patent. Based on the condition present, the DSP will advise a form of treatment.
- Microcontroller (ARM or MSP430)
- manages keypad user inputs
- Converters
- A/D converters are used to convert real-time analog signals from the pads and microphone to digital information used by the DSP - D/A converters are used to convert digital signals from the DSP to sound allowing the user to hear instructional commands.
- Amplifier
- very low noise amplifiers are required to amplify pad input
- Power Management
-controls battery power used by the AED and monitors battery charging |
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