US 2017/0246466 A1 · SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING RAPID MEDICAL CARE

Abstract

In various embodiments, the presently described methods, apparatus, and systems can facilitate decreasing a boot time of a medical device, e.g., an amount of time between when a medical device or system is first turned on or powered on and when the medical device or system is ready to perform its intended function. In some embodiments, the present disclosure can also facilitate conducting tests on the functionality of various operational circuits shortly or immediately after the device/system has been activated. In some cases, the emergency medical devices/systems can report on the status or functionality of operational circuits even before the emergency medical device is fully booted up and ready to perform some or all of its intended functions.

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Dependent claims

A medical system comprising:

a plurality of operational circuits;
at least one processor coupled to the plurality of operational circuits, the at least one processor configured to:
initiate, when the medical system is activated, a boot process for the medical system, wherein the boot process comprises a first phase and a second phase, wherein the first phase is executed prior to the second phase;
execute, as part of the first phase of the boot process, a first set of tests, wherein each test from the first set of tests is configured to test functionality of at least some of the operational circuits;
provide an indication regarding usability of the medical system prior to completion of the boot process;
and
after implementing the first set of tests, execute the second phase of the boot process.

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Systems and methods for providing rapid medical care

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Abstract

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