Adaptation of the common notebook, laptop computer, netbook and tablet PC computer to enable each to be used as an automated external defibrillator (AED) to treat victims of sudden cardiac arrest

A portable computer system used to provide an energy shock to a person suffering from cardiac arrest, the portable computer system comprising:

• a portable computer capable of running an operating system and multiple software programs, the portable computer selected from a group consisting of a notebook computer, a laptop computer, a netbook and a tablet, the portable computer having software executing on the portable computer;
• a defibrillator element located within the portable computer, wherein the defibrillator element is configured to provide energy shocks of 120-200 joules;
• a defibrillator control, the defibrillator control being housed within a first compartment in the portable computer;
• and
• at least two cables and at least two electrode pads being housed within a second compartment in the portable computer and directly connected to the defibrillator element,
• wherein the primary purpose of the portable computer is to run an operating system and multiple software programs and not to defibrillate a person, and wherein an auxiliary purpose of the portable computer is to provide the energy shock to the person suffering from cardiac arrest.