Single-action method of activating and exposing user interface of medical device

A single-action method of activating a medical device, comprising:

• (a) providing a medical device comprising:
• (i) a housing having a user interface, and
• (ii) a lid coupled to the housing to cover at least a portion of the user interface;
• and
• (b) sequentially activating the medical device and opening the lid to expose the user interface covered by the lid in a single action performed by an operator.

A medical device comprising:

• a housing having a user interface;
• a lid coupled to the housing to cover at least a portion of the user interface;
• a medical device activation system for activating the medical device, the medical device activation system comprising a switch that is configured to be closed by a single action to be performed by an operator;
• and
• a lid-opening system for opening the lid to thereby expose the user interface covered by the lid, the lid-opening system being configured to be actuated subsequent to the switch being closed by the same single action performed by the operator that closes the switch.

A fully automatic external defibrillator, comprising:

• a housing having a user interface;
• a lid coupled to the housing to cover at least a portion of the user interface;
• and
• a switch for activating the defibrillator, the switch being actuated upon opening the lid.

A fully automatic external defibrillator, comprising:

• a housing having a user interface;
• a lid coupled to the housing to cover at least a portion of the user interface;
• a switch for activating the defibrillator, the switch being actuated upon opening the lid;
• and
• an indicia instructing an operator to open the lid, the indicia being visible to the operator when the lid is closed.