Defibrillator/monitor with patient specific treatment algorithms

An apparatus, comprising:

• a processing unit automatically implementing a cardiac treatment algorithm, by using detected signals from a patient and the cardiac treatment algorithm, to output a recommended treatment on an output device;
• an input device inputting a selection comprising an acceptance or a rejection of the recommended treatment,
• wherein if the selection comprises an acceptance, then the processing unit outputs instructions and further implements the treatment algorithm using the recommended treatment,
• wherein if the selection comprises a rejection, then the processing unit outputs an alternative recommended treatment on the output device, subject to acceptance or rejection by the input device;
• a storage device storing items outputted on the output device and inputted on the input device;
• a storage device storing detected signals;
• a connector interfacing with a portable storage device storing the cardiac treatment algorithm;
• and
• a printer printing a log of all items outputted on the output device and inputted on the input device,
• wherein the treatment algorithm comprises a flowchart,
• wherein the input unit inputs a patient's weight and age,
• wherein the processing unit calculates a dosage of medication using the algorithm and the input weight and age,
• wherein the outputted instructions comprise the calculated dosage of medication,
• wherein the processing unit calculates an electrical therapy using the algorithm and the input weight and age.
• wherein the outputted instructions comprise the calculated dosage of medication,
• wherein the output unit outputs a time left before another dosage of medication should be administered.

An apparatus, comprising:

• a processing unit automatically calculating a recommended treatment and an alternative treatment based on detected cardiac signals and a treatment algorithm;
• an output device outputting the recommended treatment and the alternative treatment;
• and
• an input device inputting a selection of the recommended treatment or the alternative treatment,
• wherein the processing unit calculates further treatments based on the selection and the algorithm.

A apparatus, comprising:

• a processing unit automatically receiving cardiac signals from a cardiac measuring unit, identifying a recommended treatment and an alternative treatment using the received cardiac signals and a flowchart;
• and
• an input/output unit outputting the recommended treatment and the alternative treatment, and inputting a selection comprising either the recommended treatment or the alternative treatment,
• wherein the processing unit navigates the flowchart based on the selection.

A apparatus comprising:

• a processing unit automatically guiding a user through a cardiac treatment algorithm by monitoring signals detected from a patient and selections input from a user, and outputting recommended treatments on an output device;
• and
• an input device inputting a selection comprising an acceptance or a rejection of the recommended treatment,
• wherein if the selection comprises an acceptance, then the processing unit outputs instructions and further guides the user through the treatment algorithm using the recommended treatment,
• wherein if the selection comprises a rejection, then the processing unit outputs an alternative recommended treatment on the output device, subject to acceptance or rejection via the input device.

A method, comprising:

• automatically implementing a cardiac treatment algorithm, by using detected signals from a patient and the cardiac treatment algorithm, to output a recommended treatment;
• and
• inputting a selection comprising an acceptance or a rejection of the recommended treatment,
• wherein if the selection comprises an acceptance, then further outputting instructions and further implementing the treatment algorithm using the recommended treatment,
• wherein if the selection comprises a rejection, then further outputting an alternative recommended treatment, subject to acceptance or rejection by the rescuer.

A method, comprising:

• automatically calculating a recommended treatment and an alternative treatment based on detected cardiac signals and a treatment algorithm;
• outputting the recommended treatment and the alternative treatment;
• and
• inputting a selection of the recommended treatment or the alternative treatment,
• calculating further treatments based on the selection and the algorithm.

A method, comprising:

• automatically guiding a user through a cardiac treatment algorithm by monitoring signals detected from a patient and selections input from a user, and outputting recommended treatments on an output device;
• and
• inputting a selection comprising an acceptance or a rejection of the recommended treatment,
• wherein if the selection comprises an acceptance, then outputting instructions and further guiding the user through the treatment algorithm using the recommended treatment,
• wherein if the selection comprises a rejection, then outputting an alternative recommended treatment on the output device, subject to acceptance or rejection by the user.

A computer readable storage, controlling a computer by:

• automatically implementing a cardiac treatment algorithm, by using detected signals from a patient and the cardiac treatment algorithm, to output a recommended treatment;
• and
• inputting a selection comprising an acceptance or a rejection of the recommended treatment,
• wherein if the selection comprises an acceptance, then further outputting instructions and further implementing the treatment algorithm using the recommended treatment,
• wherein if the selection comprises a rejection, then further outputting an alternative recommended treatment, subject to acceptance or rejection by the rescuer.

A computer readable storage, controlling a computer by:

• automatically calculating a recommended treatment and an alternative treatment based on detected cardiac signals and a treatment algorithm;
• outputting the recommended treatment and the alternative treatment;
• and
• inputting a selection of the recommended treatment or the alternative treatment,
• calculating further treatments based on the selection and the algorithm.

A computer readable storage, controlling a computer by:

• automatically guiding a user through a cardiac treatment algorithm by monitoring signals detected from a patient and selections input from a user, and outputting recommended treatments on an output device;
• and
• inputting a selection comprising an acceptance or a rejection of the recommended treatment,
• wherein if the selection comprises an acceptance, then outputting instructions and further guiding the user through the treatment algorithm using the recommended treatment,
• wherein if the selection comprises a rejection, then outputting an alternative recommended treatment on the output device, subject to acceptance or rejection by the user.