US20040019261A1 - Tele-diagnostic device - Google Patents
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- This invention relates to a system, and a device for use with the system, for obtaining a plurality of medical diagnostic information and for providing emergency treatment.
- the present invention relates to a system, and device for use with the system, for gathering cardiac-related diagnostic information and transmitting the information from a first, remote, location, to a second location, such as a medical monitoring command center, for providing medical management information from the first location to the second location, and for providing emergency treatment to the patient at the first location.
- a person in distress i.e., a “patient”
- emergency treatment i.e., and “emergency”
- the doctor attending the patient must first evaluate the patient and determine the cause of the emergency.
- the doctor typically examines the patient in a methodical manner: (i) observing the patient's appearance and actions, (ii) if the situation permits, asking the patient and/or others around the patient questions, to obtain an accurate history of the illness, and (iii) performing a number of diagnostic tests such as EKG, blood pressure, pulse, blood gas analysis etc.
- the doctor is able to diagnose the patient's illness and decide upon a course of action (i.e., the treatment), to alleviate the medical emergency the patient is suffering from.
- a paramedic is the first medical professional to reach the patient.
- the paramedic In addition to transporting the patient to a hospital where the patient can be treated by a doctor, the paramedic typically uses a plurality of independent medical diagnostic probes, such as a blood pressure apparatus, stethoscope, and EKG device to perform a quick evaluation of the patient. The paramedic then conveys this information to a doctor so that the doctor can (i) provide the paramedic with treatment instructions, and (ii) prepare the emergency room for the incoming patient.
- This routine while being the commonly accepted practice, is somewhat inefficient in that it is relatively time consuming to manipulate all of the different diagnostic probes attached to the patient to generate vital information and accurately read the display and convey the information to the doctor. Usually this is done over a local radio transmitting system, from an ambulance.
- an inexpensive and easy to use device which could (i) quickly and easily gather and transmit from a remote location a plurality of diagnostic information, which includes EKG, Blood Pressure, Pulse, temperature % O 2 saturation, and heart sound monitoring, (ii) provide the ability to allow oral communication with a remote location from a medical command center, (iii) provide emergency initial treatment, and (iv) expedite the eventual transfer of the patient to the nearest medical center.
- diagnostic information which includes EKG, Blood Pressure, Pulse, temperature % O 2 saturation, and heart sound monitoring
- An object of the present invention is to provide an inexpensive and easy to use system for gathering and transmitting a plurality of diagnostic information to a remote location.
- Another object is to provide an inexpensive and easy to use system for providing emergency medical treatment at a remote location.
- Yet another object of the present invention is to provide an inexpensive and easy to use probe which could gather and transmit a plurality of diagnostic information to a remote location.
- Yet still another object is to provide an inexpensive and easy to use device which could provide emergency medical treatment (e.g. defibrillation) at a remote location.
- emergency medical treatment e.g. defibrillation
- a system for collecting a plurality of diagnostic information and transmitting the diagnostic information to a remote location and for providing emergency treatment comprises a first member adaptable to be worn on a first hand of a person, a second member adaptable to be worn on a second hand of a person, and a means for transmitting information to, and receiving information from, a remote location.
- Each member comprises a glove member having a palm portion, a wrist portion and five phalange portions.
- the members further comprise an EKG diagnostic device, a blood pressure and pulse rate device, a temperature device and a defibrillator device. Also, the members could have a %O 2 device, as well as an auscultation device.
- FIG. 1 is a schematic view of the system of the present invention
- FIG. 2 is a plan view of a first side of a first apparatus of the present invention
- FIG. 3 is a plan view of a second side of the first apparatus of the present invention.
- FIG. 4 is a plan view of a first side of a second apparatus of the present invention.
- FIG. 5 is a plan view of a second side of the second apparatus of the present invention.
- FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram of the circuit of the interface unit shown in FIG. 1;
- FIG. 7 is an exploded view of an EKG sensor used in FIGS. 2 - 5 .
- the present invention relates to a system, and a device for use with the system, for obtaining a plurality of medical diagnostic information from, and for providing emergency treatment at, a remote location.
- the present invention relates to a system, and diagnostic probe and emergency treatment members and an information transmission device for use with the system, for gathering cardiac related diagnostic information and transmitting the information from a remote location to another location, such as a medical monitoring command center, and for providing emergency treatment at the remote location.
- FIG. 1 illustrates a system 10 for gathering, and transmitting, from a remote location, a plurality of diagnostic information and for providing emergency treatment at the remote location.
- the system 10 includes a first glove member 12 a and a second glove member 12 b.
- the first glove member 12 a is adaptable to be worn over one of a person's hand.
- the second glove member 12 b is adaptable to be worn over the other one of a person's hand.
- the glove members 12 a and 12 b include a plurality of medical diagnostic probes, which gather diagnostic signals, and emergency treatment devices, which provide emergency cardiac treatment, as will be explained in more detail below.
- the glove members 12 a and 12 b are connected via a first cable 14 a and a second cable 14 b , respectively, to an interface unit 16 and, thus communicates with, and are capable of transmitting diagnostic signals, or information, from the medical diagnostic probes to the interface unit.
- the interface unit 16 communicates with a remote command center 18 via a telephone wire or fiber A, a satellite connection B, or a radio wave connection C.
- the interface unit 16 can alternatively communicate with a personal computer (PC) 20 via an interface connection D.
- the PC 20 can be local or remote relative to the interface unit 16 .
- the interface unit 16 may also communicate with a plurality of local or remote diagnostic readout apparatuses 22 a , 22 b , 22 c , 22 d , and 22 e via a central interface connection E via a plurality of individual interface connections, F, G, H, I, and J, respectively.
- the diagnostic readout apparatuses 22 a - e are preferably an electrocardiogram (EKG) readout; a blood pressure (BP) and pulse readout, a % 02 oxygen readout, a temperature readout, and a stethoscope, respectively.
- both the first glove member 12 a and the second glove member 12 b comprise a first glove layer 24 a and 24 b , respectfully, and a second glove layer 26 a and 26 b , respectively, secured to the first glove layer such that the second glove layer overlies a majority, and preferably almost all, of the first glove layer.
- Each of the first glove layers 24 a and 24 b is preferably made of a highly flexible natural or synthetic material, such as cotton flocked nitrile.
- Each of the second glove layers 26 a and 26 b is preferably made of a highly flexible material, such as nitrile.
- the first glove member 12 a includes a palm portion 28 a , a wrist portion 30 a , a thumb phalange portion 32 a , an index finger phalange portion 34 a , a middle finger phalange portion 36 a , a ring finger phalange portion 38 a , and a pinky finger phalange portion 40 a .
- the first glove member 12 a further includes a palmar surface 42 a (FIG. 2) and a dorsal surface 44 a (FIG. 3).
- the second glove member 12 b includes a palm portion 28 b , a wrist portion 30 b , a thumb phalange portion 32 b , an index finger phalange portion 34 b , a middle finger phalange portion 36 b , a ring finger phalange portion 38 b , and a pinky finger phalange portion 40 b .
- the second glove member 12 b further includes a palmer side 42 b and a dorsal side 44 b (FIG. 5).
- the glove members 12 a and 12 b contain a plurality of medical diagnostic devices and emergency treatment devices.
- the glove members 12 a and 12 b contain an EKG diagnostic device, a blood pressure and pulse rate device 46 (FIG. 2), a temperature device 48 , a %O 2 device 50 (FIG. 4), an auscultation device 52 (FIG. 2) and a defibrillator device 54 (FIGS. 3 and 5).
- the EKG device is capable of measuring the EKG currents of the heart muscle and preferably includes a plurality of sensors 56 a - 56 k located on the glove members 12 a and 12 b .
- sensors 56 a (FIG. 2), 56 b , 56 c , 56 d , 56 e 56 f , 56 g are located on the first glove member 12 a .
- Sensors 56 h (FIG. 4), 56 i , 56 j , and 56 k are located on the second glove member 12 b .
- Sensors 56 a - 56 g (FIG. 2) are secured to the first layer 24 a of the first glove member 12 a .
- Sensors 56 h - 56 k (FIG.
- Each of the sensors 56 a - 56 k preferably includes a stainless-steel screen 58 and an EKG jelly sponge 60 , capable of supplying EKG conductive jelly, disposed between the screen and, preferably, the respective first layer 24 a and 24 b (FIGS. 2 and 4).
- Each sensor 56 a - 56 k is provided on the palmer surface 42 a and 42 b , respectively, of one of the glove members 12 a and 12 b and, preferably, extends through each respective glove member so that the sensor is exposed to the environment.
- sensor 56 a (FIG. 2) is positioned on the tip portion of the palmar surface 42 a of the pinky finger phalange portion 40 a of the first glove member 12 a .
- Sensor 56 b is positioned on the tip portion of the palmer surface 42 a of the ring finger phalange portion 38 a of the first glove member 12 a .
- Sensor 56 c is positioned on the tip portion of the palmer surface 42 a of the middle finger phalange portion 36 a of the first glove member 12 a .
- Sensor 56 d is positioned on the tip portion of the palmer surface 42 a of the index finger phalange portion 34 a of the first glove member 12 a .
- Sensor 56 e is positioned on the tip portion of the palmar surface 42 a of the thumb phalange portion 32 a of the first glove member 12 a .
- Sensor 56 f is positioned on the base portion of the palmar surface 42 a of the pinky finger phalange portion 40 a of the first glove member 12 a .
- Sensor 56 g is positioned on the left side, as viewed in FIG. 2, of the palmar surface 42 a of the palm portion 28 a of the first glove member 12 a.
- Sensor 56 h (FIG. 4) is positioned on the palmer surface 42 b and the dorsal surface 44 b (FIG. 5) of the thumb phalange portion 32 b and the index finger phalange portion 34 b of the second glove member 12 b .
- the sensor 56 h extends from the base portion of the thumb phalange portion 32 b of the second glove member 12 b to the base portion of the index finger phalange portion 34 b of the second glove member.
- Sensor 56 i is positioned on the tip portion of the palmer surface 42 b of the middle finger phalange portion 36 b of the second glove member 12 b .
- Sensor 56 j is positioned on the tip portion of the palmer surface 42 b of the ring finger phalange portion 38 b of the second glove member 12 b .
- Sensor 56 k is positioned on the tip portion of the palmer surface 42 b of the pinky finger phalange portion 40 b of the second glove member 12 b.
- Each of the sensors 56 a - 56 g (FIG. 2) is connected to a wire 62 a - 62 g , respectively, which extends between and electrically connects a respective one of the sensors 56 a - 56 g with a first female connection plug 64 a (FIG. 3), which is preferably provided on the dorsal surface 44 a of the first glove member 12 a .
- Each wire 62 a - 62 g is preferably disposed between the first and second layers 24 a and 26 a of the first glove member 12 a , and is preferably secured to the first layer 24 a .
- Each of the sensors 56 h - 56 k (FIG.
- Each wire 62 h - 62 k is preferably disposed between the first and second layers 24 b and 26 b of the second glove member 12 b , and is preferably secured to the first layer 30 b .
- Each wire 62 a - 62 k is preferably a highly flexible stranded No.
- the first glove member 12 a includes a first ground strip 68 a (FIG. 3) which is preferably positioned on the dorsal surface 44 a of the palm portion 28 a between the first and second layers 24 a and 26 a , respectively.
- Each wire 62 a - 62 g is connected to the first ground strip 68 a , preferably, via each respective wire's shield.
- the first ground strip 68 a is connected to a wire 70 a , which extends between and electrically connects the first ground strip 68 a to the first female connection plug 64 a .
- the second glove member 12 b includes a second ground strip 68 b (FIG.
- Each wire 62 i - 62 k is connected to the second ground strip 68 b , preferably, via each respective wire's shield.
- the second ground strip 68 b is connected to a wire 70 b , which extends between and electrically connects the second ground strip 68 b to the second female connection plug 64 a .
- the first and second ground strips 68 a and 68 b are composed of highly flexible copper mesh or foil and function to bring existing electromagnetic forces (EMF) noise to a single electrical voltage point for removal.
- the blood pressure device 46 (FIG. 2), which is capable of measuring systolic and diastolic blood pressure and pulse rate signals, is preferably secured to the first layer 24 a of the first glove member 12 a between the first layer 24 a and the second layer 26 a on the thumb phalange portion 32 a and the index finger phalange portion 34 a of the of the first glove member 12 a .
- the blood pressure device 46 preferably includes an expandable air bladder 72 defining a chamber for accommodating air or another suitable inflation fluid, an acoustical coupler 74 in the chamber and an air tube 76 .
- the air bladder 72 extends from the mid-portion of the thumb phalange portion 32 a of the first glove member 12 a to the mid-portion of the index finger phalange portion 34 a .
- the air tube 76 extends between and provides fluid and audio communication between the chamber of the air bladder 72 and the first female connection plug 64 a (FIG. 3).
- the acoustical coupler 74 (FIG. 2) is capable of collecting the sound waves in the air bladder 72 and directing the sound waves towards, and through, the air tube 76 .
- the blood pressure device 46 is preferably made of parts similar, or identical, to parts of the UB- 302 Systolic/Diastolic (Pulse) Digital Blood Pressure monitor from A+D Engineering Inc., of Milpitas, Calif.
- the temperature device 48 is capable of measuring temperature signals and preferably includes a thermistor 78 .
- the thermistor 78 is preferably positioned on the tip of the middle finger phalange portion 36 a of the first glove member 12 a .
- the thermistor 78 is preferably secured to the first layer 24 a of the first glove member 12 a and extends through the second layer 26 a .
- the temperature device 48 includes a pair of highly flexible No. 30 (or smaller) stranded and shielded wires 80 which extend between and electrically connect the thermistor 78 and the first female connection plug 64 a (FIG. 3).
- the temperature device 48 (FIG. 2) is preferably made of parts similar, or identical, to parts of the Cole-Parmer E-08402-00 thermometer and Generic thermistor E-08459-10 from Cole-Parmer Instrument Company of Vernon Hills, Ill.
- the %O 2 device 50 (FIGS. 4 and 5) is capable of measuring the percent oxygen saturation in the blood (%O 2 ) signals and preferably includes a red (600-660 nm) and infra-red (880-1000 nm) LED emitter 82 and an LED (600-1000 nm) sensor 84 positioned on the second layer 26 b of the second glove member 12 b .
- the LED emitter 82 is preferably secured to the inner side of the thumb phalange portion 32 b of the second glove member 12 b and the LED sensor 84 is preferably secured to the side of the index finger phalange portion 34 b facing the thumb phalange portion 32 b of the second glove member 12 b such that the LED emitter 82 faces the LED sensor 84 .
- the LED emitter 82 is connected to a pair of highly flexible No. 30 (or smaller) stranded and shielded wires 86 which extend between and electrically connect the LED emitter and the second female connection plug 64 b (FIG. 5).
- the LED sensor 84 (FIG.
- the % 02 device 50 (FIGS. 4 and 5) is preferably made of parts similar, or identical, to parts of the Nonin Onyx blood flow and oxygen % reader, model No. 8500M from Nonin Medical, Inc., of Madison, Minn.
- the auscultation device 52 (FIG. 2) is capable of detecting the sound waves local to the patient's heart and lungs and preferably includes an acoustical coupler and microphone 90 , an air tube 92 , and a pair of highly flexible No. 30 (or smaller) stranded and shielded wires 93 .
- the acoustical coupler and microphone 90 is preferably secured to the right side of the palmer surface 42 a of the palm portion 28 a of the first glove member 12 a , preferably on the first layer 24 a .
- the acoustical coupler and microphone 90 is capable of collecting and amplifying sound waves which are in relative close proximity to the acoustical coupler and microphone.
- the air tube 92 extends between and provides audio communication between the acoustical coupler and microphone 90 and the first female connection plug 64 a , which is adaptable for connection with a stethoscope.
- the air tube 92 thus when connected with a stethoscope, extends between and provides audio communication between the acoustical coupler and microphone 90 and the stethoscope.
- the pair of wires 93 extends between and electrically connects the acoustical coupler and microphone 90 and the first female connection plug 64 a (FIG. 3).
- the auscultation device 52 (FIG. 2) is preferably made of parts similar, or identical, to parts of the EG Company microphone 9445 from the Electrical Gold Co. Of Scottsdale, Ariz.
- the defibrillator device 54 (FIGS. 3 and 5) is capable of providing an electrical shock to restore the rhythm of a ventrically fibrillating heart.
- the defibrillator device 54 includes a plurality of electrodes 98 a - 98 h located on the dorsal surfaces 44 a and 44 b , respectively, of the second layer 26 a and 26 b , respectively, of the first glove member 12 a and the second glove member 12 b , respectively.
- electrode 98 a (FIG. 3) is positioned on the dorsal surface 44 a of the index finger phalange portion 34 a of the first glove member 12 a .
- Electrode 98 b is positioned on the dorsal surface 44 a of the middle finger phalange portion 36 a of the first glove member 12 a .
- Electrode 98 c is positioned on the dorsal surface 44 a of the ring finger phalange portion 38 a of the first glove member 12 a .
- Electrode 98 d is positioned on the dorsal surface 44 a of the pinky finger phalange portion 40 a of the first glove member 12 a.
- Electrode 98 e (FIG. 5) is positioned on the dorsal surface 44 b of the index finger phalange portion 34 b of the second glove member 12 b .
- Electrode 98 f is positioned on the dorsal surface 44 b of the middle finger phalange portion 36 b of the second glove member 12 b .
- Electrode 98 g is positioned on the dorsal surface 44 b of the ring finger phalange portion 38 b of the second glove member 12 b .
- Electrode 98 h is positioned on the dorsal surface 44 b of the pinky finger phalange portion 43 b of the second glove member 12 b.
- Each of the electrodes 98 a - 98 d (FIG. 3) is connected to a wire 100 a - 100 d , respectively, that extends between and electrically connects a respective one of the electrodes 98 a - 98 d with a first defibrillator electrode combiner 102 a , which is preferably positioned on the dorsal surface 44 a of the first glove member 12 a .
- the first defibrillator electrode combiner 102 a is connected to a highly flexible No. 24 (or smaller) stranded high voltage insulated wire 104 a which extends between and electrically connects the first defibrillator electrode combiner 102 a to the first female connection plug 64 a.
- Each of the electrodes 98 e - 98 h (FIG. 5) is connected to a highly flexible No. 24 (or smaller) stranded high voltage insulated wire 100 e - 100 h, respectively, that extends between and electrically connects a respective one of the electrodes 98 a - 98 d with a second defibrillator electrode combiner 102 b , which is preferably positioned on the dorsal surface 44 b of the second glove member 12 b .
- the second defibrillator electrode combiner 102 b is connected to a highly flexible No.
- the defibrillator device 54 is preferably made of parts similar, or identical, to parts of the Heartstream automatic defibrillator model “E” or “EM” of the Heartstream Co., of Seattle, Wash.
- the glove members 12 a and 12 b preferably further comprise an acupuncture device for providing a voltage of sufficient potential to create electrical pin stimulations.
- the acupuncture device preferably includes a plurality of stainless steel electrodes 106 a - 106 j (FIGS. 3 and 4) positioned at the tip of, and extending away from, a respective phalange portion 32 a - 40 a , and 32 b - 40 b , respectively, on a respective glove member 12 a and 12 b .
- Each electrode 106 a - 106 j is essentially conical and has a base portion connected to a respective phalange portion 32 a - 40 a and 32 b - 40 b , respectively, and terminates in a head portion.
- Each of the electrodes 106 a - 106 e (FIG. 3) includes a wire 108 a - 108 e , respectively, that extends between and electrically connects a first acupuncture electrode combiner 110 a with a respective one of the electrodes 106 a - 106 e .
- the first acupuncture electrode combiner 110 a is connected to a wire 112 a which extends between and electrically connects the first acupuncture electrode combiner 110 a with the first female connection plug 64 a .
- Each of the electrodes 106 f - 106 j (FIG. 5) includes a wire 108 f - 108 j , respectively, that extends between and electrically connects a second acupuncture electrode combiner 110 b with a respective one of the electrodes 106 f - 106 j .
- the second acupuncture electrode combiner 110 b is connected to a wire 112 b which extends between and electrically connects the second acupuncture electrode combiner 110 b with the second female connection plug 64 b.
- Each of the glove members 12 a and 12 b is preferably manufactured by securing, by any suitable means, the wires, sensors, electrodes and other components to a respective glove, preferably made of nitrile (i.e., the first layers 24 a and 24 b ).
- the wires, sensors and/or electrodes could be made using flexible circuit technology, such as by using a conductive printable ink.
- the components of the glove member 12 a and 12 b which do not extend past the second layers 26 a and 26 b , such as the wires, are then covered by the respective second layer 26 a and 26 b in a suitable manner, such as by spraying or dip coating.
- the first cable 14 a includes a first input plug 114 a (FIG. 3), which plugs into male receptors on the first female connection plug 64 a on the first glove member 12 a , and a first output plug 116 a (FIG. 6), which plugs into male receptors on a first female connection plug 118 a on the interface unit 16 .
- the second cable 14 b includes a first input plug 114 b (FIG. 5), which plugs into male receptors on the second female connection plug 64 b on the second glove member 12 b , and a second output plug 116 b (FIG. 6), which plugs into male receptors on a second female connection plug 1 18 b on the interface unit 16 .
- the first cable 14 a (FIG. 3)
- the second cable 14 b (FIG. 5) preferably includes a plurality of electrical wires which extend between plugs 1 14 b and 116 b (FIG. 6) to provide electrical communication between the second glove member 12 b and the interface unit 16 when the plugs 114 b (FIG. 5) and 116 b (FIG. 6) are plugged into their respective female connection plugs 64 b (FIG. 5) and 118 b (FIG. 6).
- the second cable 14 b (FIG. 5) preferably includes a plurality of electrical wires which extend between plugs 1 14 b and 116 b (FIG. 6) to provide electrical communication between the second glove member 12 b and the interface unit 16 when the plugs 114 b (FIG. 5) and 116 b (FIG. 6) are plugged into their respective female connection plugs 64 b (FIG. 5) and 118 b (FIG. 6).
- the interface unit 16 preferably includes an EKG circuit board 120 for receiving EKG currents detected by the sensors 56 a - 56 k (FIGS. 2 and 4), a blood pressure circuit board 122 (FIG. 6) for receiving systolic and diastolic blood pressure and pulse rate signals from the blood pressure device 46 (FIG. 2), a temperature circuit board 124 (FIG. 6) for receiving temperature signals from the temperature device 48 (FIG. 2), a % 02 circuit board 126 (FIG. 6) for receiving %O 2 signals from the %O 2 device 50 (FIG. 4) and an acupuncture/defibrillator circuit board 128 (FIG. 6) for controlling the delivery of electrical shock to the patient.
- EKG circuit board 120 for receiving EKG currents detected by the sensors 56 a - 56 k (FIGS. 2 and 4
- a blood pressure circuit board 122 for receiving systolic and diastolic blood pressure and pulse rate signals from the blood pressure device 46 (FIG.
- the EKG circuit board 120 is capable of amplifying the EKG currents from the sensors 56 a - 56 k and converting the EKG currents to at least a plurality of EKG analog outputs.
- the EKG circuit board 120 is preferably made of parts similar, or identical, to parts of the PC-ECG recorder unit from I.P.I. Medical Products of McLean, Va.
- the blood pressure circuit board 122 is capable of (i) converting the systolic blood pressure signals to a systolic blood pressure analog output, (ii) the diastolic blood pressure signals to a diastolic blood pressure analog output, and (iii) the pulse rate signals to a pulse rate analog output.
- the blood pressure circuit board 122 includes a source of inflation fluid, such as an air pump 130 (FIG. 6), for supplying a source of inflation fluid for the air bladder 72 , and an acoustical sensor (not shown) for detecting the systolic and diastolic blood pressure and pulse rate signals.
- the pump 130 is in fluid communication with the air bladder 72 (FIG.
- the blood pressure circuit board 122 is preferably made of parts similar, or identical, to parts of the UB-302 Systolic/Diastolic (Pulse) Digital Blood Pressure monitor from A+D Engineering Inc., of Milpitas, Calif.
- the temperature circuit board 124 is capable of converting the temperature signals to a temperature analog output.
- the temperature circuit board 124 is preferably made of parts similar, or identical, to parts of the Cole-Parmer E-08402-00 digital thermometer from Cole-Parmer, of Vernon Hills, Ill.
- the %O 2 circuit board 126 is capable of converting the %O 2 signals to a %O 2 analog output.
- the %O 2 circuit board 124 is preferably made of parts similar, or identical to parts of the Nonin Onyx blood flow and oxygen % reader, model No. 8500M from Nonin Medical, Inc., of Plymouth, Minn.
- the interface unit 16 also includes a first audio amp 132 for amplifying the sound waves received from the auscultation device 52 (FIG. 2).
- the acupuncture defibrillator circuit board 128 selectively regulates the amount of electrical energy supplied by the defibrillator device 54 (FIG. 3) and the acupuncture device.
- a high voltage source 134 is contained within the interface unit 16 which supplies power to the electrodes 98 a - 98 k to generate the electrical shock to be delivered to the patient and also supplies power to electrodes 106 a - 106 j (FIGS. 3 and 5).
- the interface unit 16 further includes a first analog to digital converter 136 for converting the EKG analog outputs to an EKG digital data stream, a second analog to digital converter 138 for converting (i) the systolic blood pressure analog output to a systolic blood pressure digital data stream, (ii) the diastolic blood pressure analog output to a diastolic blood pressure digital data stream, and (iii) the pulse rate analog output to a pulse rate digital data stream, a third analog to digital converter 140 for converting the temperature analog output to a temperature digital data stream, a fourth analog to digital converter 142 for converting the %O 2 analog output to a %O 2 digital data stream, and a fifth analog to digital converter 144 for converting the sound waves from the first audio amp 132 to a sound digital data stream.
- a first analog to digital converter 136 for converting the EKG analog outputs to an EKG digital data stream
- a second analog to digital converter 138 for converting (i) the sys
- the interface unit 16 further includes a multiplexer 146 for combining the digital data streams from the analog to digital converters 136 - 144 to a combined digital data stream.
- the combined digital data stream can then be conveyed to the PC 20 (FIG. 1) via a first port 148 (FIG. 6), or to the command center 18 (FIG. 1) by satellite connection B via a modem, or by radio wave connection C via the first port 148 , or to the command center 18 by telephone wire, or fiber A, via telephone modem 150 (FIG. 6) and a second port 152 .
- the digital data streams from the interface unit 16 are then converted or interpreted into readable diagnostic information in the command center 18 (FIG. 1) or the PC 20 .
- This circuitry enables the glove members 12 a and 12 b and the interface unit 16 to be provided at a reasonable cost.
- the multiplexer 146 (FIG. 6) also communicates with a control panel and indicator circuit board 154 .
- the interface unit 16 further includes a speaker/microphone 156 (FIG. 6) which communicates with the multiplexer 146 , via a second audio amp 158 and a sixth analog to digital converter 160 , to enable a medical professional in the command center 18 (FIG. 1) to communicate orally with the persons in relative close proximity to the speaker/microphone 156 (FIG. 6).
- a speaker/microphone 156 FIG. 6
- the interface unit 16 includes a third port 164 for receiving and transmitting EKG currents detected by sensors 56 a - 56 k to an EKG readout apparatus 22 a (FIG. 1) where the EKG currents will be converted or interpreted into readable diagnostic information.
- the interface unit 16 (FIG. 6) further includes a fourth, fifth and sixth port 166 , 168 and 170 , respectively, for receiving and transmitting the analog outputs from the blood pressure circuit board 122 , the temperature circuit board 124 and the %O 2 circuit board 126 , respectively, to a blood pressure and pulse readout apparatus 22 b (FIG. 1), a temperature readout apparatus 22 c , and a %O 2 readout apparatus 22 d , respectively, where the analog outputs will be converted or interpreted into readable diagnostic information.
- the interface unit 16 also includes a power supply 172 which supplies power, via power supply distributor 174 , to all of the components of the interface unit.
- the interface unit 16 also preferably includes a plurality battery packs 176 and a battery charger port 178 .
- the interface unit 16 further includes an optical isolator 180 for electrically isolating the entire interface unit 16 and glove members 12 a and 12 b from any destructive and damaging currents which might be encountered from external communication links.
- FIG. 1 A person, other than the patient, places the glove probes 12 a and 12 b over his or her right and left hands, respectively, so that each of the person's fingers are received within a respective one of the phalange portions 32 a - 40 a and 32 b - 40 b , respectively.
- the glove members 12 a and 12 b are then connected to interface unit 16 by cables 14 a and 14 b , respectively.
- the paimar sides 42 a and 42 b of the glove members 12 a and 12 b are placed over the patient.
- the sensors 56 a - 56 g are located at strategic positions on the glove members 12 a and 12 b , as described above, to enable a plurality of leadwire combinations to detect a plurality of standard leads when the glove members 12 a and 12 b are placed over the patient.
- Some exemplary leadwire combinations are as follows:
- Positive leadwire Sensor 56 c on the tip portion of the index finger phalange portion 34 a of the first glove member 12 a is positioned above the patient's left breast at the left shoulder quadrant.
- Negative leadwire Sensor 56 e on the tip portion of the thumb phalange portion 32 a of the first glove member 12 a is positioned above and into the patient's right shoulder quadrant.
- Ground leadwire Sensor 56 a on the tip portion of the pinky finger phalange portion 40 a of the first glove member 12 a is positioned under the patient's left breast.
- Negative leadwire Sensor 56 e on the top portion of the thumb phalange portion 32 a of the first glove member 12 a is positioned above and into the patient's right shoulder quadrant.
- Ground leadwire Sensor 56 a on the tip portion of the pinky finger phalange portion 40 a of the first glove member 12 a is positioned under the patient's left breast.
- Negative leadwire Sensor 56 c on the tip portion of the index finger phalange portion 34 a of the first glove member 12 a is positioned above the patient's left breast at the left shoulder quadrant.
- Ground leadwire Sensor 56 a on the tip portion of the pinky finger phalange portion 40 a of the first glove member 12 a is positioned under the patient's left breast.
- MCL1 Modified Chest Lead
- Negative leadwire Sensor 56 c on the tip portion of the index finger phalange portion 34 a of the first glove member 12 a is positioned above the patient's left breast at the left shoulder quadrant.
- Positive leadwire Sensor 56 g on the left side of the palm portion 28 a of the first glove member 12 a is positioned at the patient's right sternal border.
- Ground leadwire Sensor 56 a on the tip portion of the pinky finger phalange portion 40 a of the first glove member 12 a is positioned under the patient's left breast.
- Negative leadwire Sensor 56 c on the tip portion of the index finger phalange 34 a of the first glove member 12 a is positioned above the patient's left breast at the left shoulder quadrant.
- Positive leadwire Sensor 56 a on the tip portion of the pinky finger phalange portion 40 a of the first glove member 12 a is positioned at the patient's V 4 position.
- Ground leadwire Sensor 56 a on the tip portion of the pinky finger phalange portion 40 a of the first glove member 12 a is positioned under the patient's left breast.
- RL leadwire Sensor 56 i on the tip portion of the middle finger phalange portion 36 b of the second glove member 12 b is positioned on the patient's right wrist.
- LA acting lead Sensor 56 c on the tip portion of the index finger phalange portion 34 a of the first glove member 12 a is positioned above the patient's left breast at the left shoulder quadrant.
- RA acting leadwire Sensor 56 e on the tip portion of the thumb phalange portion 32 a of the first glove member 12 a is positioned above and into the patient's right shoulder quadrant.
- C leadwire Sensor 56 g on the left side of the palm portion 28 a of the first glove member 12 a is positioned at the patient's right sternal border.
- V 2 leadwire Sensor 56 f on the base portion of the pinky finger phalange portion 40 a of the first glove member 12 a is positioned in the patient's V 2 position.
- RL leadwire Sensor 56 i on the tip portion of the middle finger phalange portion 36 b of the second glove member 12 b is positioned on the patient's right wrist.
- V 4 r leadwire Sensor 56 k on the tip portion of the pinky finger phalange portion 40 b of the second glove member 12 b is positioned in the patient's V 4 r position.
- LA acting leadwire Sensor 56 c on the tip portion of the index finger phalange portion 34 a of the first glove member 12 a is positioned above the patient's left breast at the left shoulder quadrant.
- RA acting leadwire Sensor 56 e on the tip portion of the thumb phalange portion 32 a of the first glove member 12 a is positioned above and into the patient's right shoulder quadrant.
- C leadwire Sensor 56 g on the left side of the palm portion 28 a of the first glove member 12 a is positioned at the patient's right sternal border.
- EKG leadwire scenarios can be accomplished at the discretion of the command center and the person wearing the glove members 12 a and 12 b .
- Such options are available since the following glove member positions relate to electrical heart activity as below: G (ground) leadwire: patient's left side + (positive) leadwire: patient's right chest (right sternal border) ⁇ (negative) leadwire: patient's left shoulder
- the glove members 12 a and 12 b of the present invention allow for a flexibility in EKG electrode positioning which has not been possible until now. With the glove members 12 a and 12 b positioned at the right and left shoulders, it is possible to slide a sensor 56 i on the middle finger phalange portion 36 b of the second glove member 12 b across the patient's chest from V 1 to V 6 position to generate the V 1 -V 6 leads as well as the points between the V 1 -V 6 precordial leads. This enables one to see how the precordial electrical field changes and to determine with more accuracy the specific area of patient's heart where a possible abnormality may occur.
- V4r Leadwire Sensor 56j on the ring finger phalange portion 38b of the second glove member 12b is positioned at the patient's right chest V4r position.
- V5r Leadwire Sensor 56k on the pinky finger phalange portion 40b of the second glove member 12b is positioned at the patient's right chest V5r position.
- a six leadwire scenario is especially useful in emergency settings to quickly evaluate risks in patients with acute inferior myocardial infraction.
- the plurality of EKG sensors 56 a - 56 g being located together on two easily and quickly manipulatable glove members 12 a and 12 b , allows for a variety of EKG leads to be quickly and easily attained by manipulating the glove members 12 a and 12 b and the phalange portions 32 a - 40 a and 32 b - 40 b.
- the EKG currents, or leads, detected from the sensors 56 a - 56 k are transmitted to the first and second female connection plugs 64 a and 64 b , and through the cables 14 a and 14 b to the interface unit 16 where they can be sent to the command center 18 or PC 20 in a digital data stream, or to the EKG readout apparatus 22 a , as discussed above.
- the thumb phalange portion 32 a (FIG. 2) and the index finger phalange portion 34 a of the first glove member 12 a is wrapped around one of the patient's wrist.
- the air bladder 72 is ready to accept air pressure from the pump 130 (FIG. 6) in the blood pressure circuit board 122 .
- the air pump 130 transmits inflation fluid, such as air, via the conduit 131 , cable 14 a and air tube 76 (FIG. 2), to the air bladder 72 to inflate the air bladder. Inflation of the air bladder 72 obliterates the radial artery.
- pulse sound waves are acoustically picked-up by the acoustical coupler 74 and are sent over the air tube 76 to the first female connection plug 64 a , and through the first cable 14 a to the interface unit 16 (FIG. 1) where they can be sent to the command center 18 or PC 20 in a digital data stream, or to the blood pressure and pulse rate readout 22 b, as discussed above.
- the middle finger phalange portion 36 a (FIG. 2) of the first glove member 12 a is placed under the patient's tongue, or in a suitable orifice, for a period of time sufficient to receive temperature signals from the thermistor 78 , preferably about one minute.
- the temperature signals from the temperature device 48 can be transmitted to the first female connection plug 64 a , and through the first cable 14 a to the interface unit 16 (FIG. 1) where they can be sent to the command center 18 or PC 20 in a digital data stream, or to the temperature readout apparatus 22 d , as discussed above.
- the thumb phalange portion 32 b (FIG. 3) and the index finger phalange portion 34 b of the second glove member 12 b are pressed against one of the patient's finger tips.
- the red LED emitter 82 (FIG. 4) emits red and infra-red light toward the LED sensor 84 .
- the LED sensor 84 detects the color light waves present. These signals are translated from light intensity and color quality to oxygen levels. More oxygen yields a light red blood while less oxygen produces a darker red to purple blood. It should be noted that pulse rate can also be ascertained from these readings.
- the ear lobes could be used to measure the %O 2 .
- the %O 2 signals from the %O 2 device 50 are then sent to the second female connection plug 64 b , and through the second cable 14 b to the interface unit 16 (FIG. 1) where the %O 2 signals can be sent to the command center 18 or PC 20 in a digital data stream, or to the %O 2 readout apparatus 22 c , as discussed above.
- the first glove member 12 a is moved over the patient's body to enable the acoustical coupler and microphone 90 to pick up, or hear, sound waves from the patient's heart and lungs, much like a stethoscope would.
- the sound waves are then transmitted to the first female connection plug 64 a , via the pair of wires 93 , and then through the first cable 14 a to the interface unit 16 , where they can be sent to the command center 18 or PC 20 , in a digital data stream as described above.
- the sound waves from the acoustical coupler of the acoustical coupler and microphone 90 could also be conducted via air tube 94 to a stethoscope 22 e.
- the speaker/microphone 156 can transmit and receive sound waves as described above. It should be noted that the interface unit 16 may not be able to transmit or receive sound waves via the speaker/microphone 156 when processing diagnostic information from the EKG diagnostic device, the blood pressure device 46 , the temperature device 48 , the % 02 device 50 and/or the auscultation device 52 .
- the ability for a doctor to communicate with the patient, if alert, and people proximate to the patient, such as the person manipulating the glove members 12 a and 12 b , if such person is not the doctor, allows the doctor to instruct the person manipulating the glove members 12 a and 12 b to best obtain the diagnostic information and to instruct the person manipulating the glove members, or other near by the patient how to provide care/treatment to the patient.
- the doctor can decide on the best way to treat the patient. If the information obtained by the doctor indicates that the patient is in ventricular fibrillation (i.e., the heart beats in an uneven and inefficient fashion, virtually stopping the heart's ability to pump blood), the doctor instructs the person manipulating the glove to defibrillate the patient. Of course, if the doctor is with the patient and is manipulating the glove members 12 a and 12 b herself, then the doctor would defibrillate the patient herself.
- the dorsal sides 44 a and 44 b of the first and second glove members 12 a and 12 b are positioned on the patient's chest area so that the electrodes 98 a - h contact the patient's chest area.
- the acupuncture/defibrillator circuit board 128 (FIG. 6) is activated to ready the high voltage source 134 to deliver a powerful electrical shock to the patient's heart.
- the high voltage source 134 delivers power, preferably about 130-300 Joules per shock, through the cables 14 a and 14 b to the electrodes 98 a - k on the first and second glove members 12 a and 12 b to deliver the electric shock to the patient's heart to bring the patient out of ventricular fibrillation.
- the acupuncture/defibrillator circuit board 128 can be activated either by the command center 18 or by a person near the interface unit 16 .
- the delivery of power can be delayed for a period of time, preferably about five seconds, after activation of the circuit board 128 to enable proper placement of the electrodes 98 a - h.
- the delivery of electrical shock to the patient's heart can be repeated as necessary to bring the patient out of ventricular fibrillation to restore the patient's heartbeat to an even and efficient fashion (i.e., a regular rhythm).
- the glove members 12 a and 12 b having both an EKG device and a defibrillator device, enables the person manipulating the glove members to quickly and easily alternate between taking EKG readings, to monitor the condition of the patient's heart, and the defibrillator device with only a quick rotation of their hands.
- a first aid kit is preferably provided with the interface unit 16 .
- the first aid kit would preferably include medications which would include an anti-arrythmic drug, such as Lidocaine, for inhibiting the heart from falling back into ventricular fibrillation, a lactic acidosis neutralizer, such as sodium bicarbonate and pain relieving medications like demerol or morphine. These medications would preferably be preloaded in clearly marked and color coded syringes to enable quick administration.
- the doctor can monitor the patient's condition via the glove members 12 a and 12 b and the interface unit 16 and can instruct the person manipulating the glove members 12 a and 12 b and/or persons near the patient to properly provide care/treatment for the patient.
- the acupuncture/defibrillator circuit board 128 is activated to cause the high voltage source 134 to deliver power to the electrodes 106 a - 106 j .
- the high voltage source 134 delivers power, preferably about 5 to 10 Joules per electrode 106 a - 106 j , through the cables 14 a and 14 b to the electrodes 106 a - 106 j on the first and second glove members 12 a and 12 b to enable the electrodes 106 a - 106 j to provide electrical pin stimulation to the patient when the electrodes 106 a - 106 j are moved over the patient's body.
- the electrical pin stimulation from the electrodes 106 a - 106 j can be used to alleviate pain, as is done via conventional acupuncture practice, albeit in a non-invasive manner.
- This glove mediated acupuncture technique obviates the need to insert needles into the body to deliver acupuncture and helps insure safety from needle transmitted diseases, such as HIV infection.
- the electrical pin stimulations can also be used to cauterize wounds on the patient.
- the above-described present invention enables a plurality of diagnostic information to be quickly and accurately obtained, either by a doctor in close proximity to a patient, or by a doctor remote from the patient (i.e., when the doctor is in the command center 18 ), evaluate and/or monitor a patient's condition.
- the present invention also provides a means for quickly treating a patient (i.e., the defibrillator device 54 and the acupuncture device) under the care of a doctor who is accurately informed of the patient's condition even when the doctor is not near the patient.
- the placement of the diagnostic devices on the glove members 12 a and 12 b and/or specific design of the diagnostic devices could vary from that described above.
- the EKG device could have more or fewer sensors or the sensors could be located differently than that described above.
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Abstract
A system (10) for collecting a plurality of diagnostic information and transmitting the diagnostic information to a remote location (18, 20, and 22 a-22 e) and for providing emergency treatment. The system (10) comprises, a first member (12 a) adaptable to be worn on a person's first hand and a second member (12 b) adaptable to be worn on a person's second hand. The members (12 a and 12 b) comprise a plurality of diagnostic devices and a defibrillator device. A transmitting unit for transmitting information to, and receiving information from, a remote location is provided.
Description
- This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/084,647, filed May 26, 1998, entitled Emergency Medical Monitoring Device, which is hereby incorporated by reference.
- This invention relates to a system, and a device for use with the system, for obtaining a plurality of medical diagnostic information and for providing emergency treatment. In particular, the present invention relates to a system, and device for use with the system, for gathering cardiac-related diagnostic information and transmitting the information from a first, remote, location, to a second location, such as a medical monitoring command center, for providing medical management information from the first location to the second location, and for providing emergency treatment to the patient at the first location.
- In a hospital setting, when a situation arises, where a person in distress (i.e., a “patient”) requires emergency treatment (i.e., and “emergency”), the doctor attending the patient must first evaluate the patient and determine the cause of the emergency. To do so, the doctor typically examines the patient in a methodical manner: (i) observing the patient's appearance and actions, (ii) if the situation permits, asking the patient and/or others around the patient questions, to obtain an accurate history of the illness, and (iii) performing a number of diagnostic tests such as EKG, blood pressure, pulse, blood gas analysis etc. After conducting the examination, the doctor is able to diagnose the patient's illness and decide upon a course of action (i.e., the treatment), to alleviate the medical emergency the patient is suffering from.
- However, emergencies rarely occur in a setting where a doctor is in close physical proximity to the patient. Not uncommonly, emergencies occur at remote locations. Usually a paramedic is the first medical professional to reach the patient. In addition to transporting the patient to a hospital where the patient can be treated by a doctor, the paramedic typically uses a plurality of independent medical diagnostic probes, such as a blood pressure apparatus, stethoscope, and EKG device to perform a quick evaluation of the patient. The paramedic then conveys this information to a doctor so that the doctor can (i) provide the paramedic with treatment instructions, and (ii) prepare the emergency room for the incoming patient. This routine, while being the commonly accepted practice, is somewhat inefficient in that it is relatively time consuming to manipulate all of the different diagnostic probes attached to the patient to generate vital information and accurately read the display and convey the information to the doctor. Usually this is done over a local radio transmitting system, from an ambulance.
- Other emergency situations occur where the patient is in a location which is not easily accessible except to persons already in that location. Typically, such situations occur in a plane, a boat, or other remote locations like ski resorts. Often times, constraints, such as budgetary restrictions, or easy access to the location of the emergency situation, limit availability of medical diagnostic equipment. In other circumstances, lack of sufficient population does not merit satisfactory medical diagnostic facilities. If an emergency situation occurs in a boat or plane, the vessel carrying the patient must reach a ground station so that the patient can be treated by a doctor at the base station or transported to a hospital by paramedics. In these cases, inevitably, more time passes before a doctor can evaluate the patient's medical condition and prescribe a course of action.
- In most emergency situations, time is of the essence and is the key factor that determines the final outcome. As the passage of time before receiving treatment increases, the chances of successfully treating the patient decreases. Thus, it would be desirable to provide a device and system that could reduce the time element in the evaluation and treatment of the patient. Accordingly, a device and system which could reduce the time for evaluating a patient and transmitting the information gathered to a doctor would be desirable.
- Also, it would be desirable to be able to provide a device and system which could be used by non-medical personnel (e.g., a flight attendant) which could enable a remotely located doctor to evaluate a patient and to provide emergency treatment without having to wait for a paramedic or caregiver to arrive.
- During emergency situations, time is often expended adjusting the placement of EKG electrodes to take accurate EKG readings. Moreover, even in a non-emergency situation, it is often time consuming to correctly locate the proper placement of EKG electrodes. It would be desirable to provide a device which could be placed directly on the patient's chest and which could expedite the recording of accurate EKG tracings. It would also be desirable to provide a device which is capable of readily obtaining from the patient a plurality of diagnostic information and transmitting them in the shortest amount of time to help facilitate a doctor located far away from the patient to analyze the data and diagnose the emergency condition.
- Accordingly, it would be desirable to provide an inexpensive and easy to use device which could (i) quickly and easily gather and transmit from a remote location a plurality of diagnostic information, which includes EKG, Blood Pressure, Pulse, temperature % O2 saturation, and heart sound monitoring, (ii) provide the ability to allow oral communication with a remote location from a medical command center, (iii) provide emergency initial treatment, and (iv) expedite the eventual transfer of the patient to the nearest medical center.
- It would also be desirable to provide a device and a system which could convey all the diagnostic information mentioned above, and have the capability to recognize life threatening heart irregularities and have the ability to instantaneously defibrillate a patient.
- An object of the present invention is to provide an inexpensive and easy to use system for gathering and transmitting a plurality of diagnostic information to a remote location.
- Another object is to provide an inexpensive and easy to use system for providing emergency medical treatment at a remote location.
- Yet another object of the present invention is to provide an inexpensive and easy to use probe which could gather and transmit a plurality of diagnostic information to a remote location.
- Yet still another object is to provide an inexpensive and easy to use device which could provide emergency medical treatment (e.g. defibrillation) at a remote location.
- In carrying out the above and other objects, a system for collecting a plurality of diagnostic information and transmitting the diagnostic information to a remote location and for providing emergency treatment is provided. The system comprises a first member adaptable to be worn on a first hand of a person, a second member adaptable to be worn on a second hand of a person, and a means for transmitting information to, and receiving information from, a remote location. Each member comprises a glove member having a palm portion, a wrist portion and five phalange portions. The members further comprise an EKG diagnostic device, a blood pressure and pulse rate device, a temperature device and a defibrillator device. Also, the members could have a %O2 device, as well as an auscultation device.
- FIG. 1 is a schematic view of the system of the present invention;
- FIG. 2 is a plan view of a first side of a first apparatus of the present invention;
- FIG. 3 is a plan view of a second side of the first apparatus of the present invention;
- FIG. 4 is a plan view of a first side of a second apparatus of the present invention;
- FIG. 5 is a plan view of a second side of the second apparatus of the present invention;
- FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram of the circuit of the interface unit shown in FIG. 1; and
- FIG. 7 is an exploded view of an EKG sensor used in FIGS.2-5.
- The present invention relates to a system, and a device for use with the system, for obtaining a plurality of medical diagnostic information from, and for providing emergency treatment at, a remote location. In particular, the present invention relates to a system, and diagnostic probe and emergency treatment members and an information transmission device for use with the system, for gathering cardiac related diagnostic information and transmitting the information from a remote location to another location, such as a medical monitoring command center, and for providing emergency treatment at the remote location.
- As representative of the present invention, FIG. 1, illustrates a
system 10 for gathering, and transmitting, from a remote location, a plurality of diagnostic information and for providing emergency treatment at the remote location. Thesystem 10 includes afirst glove member 12 a and asecond glove member 12 b. - The
first glove member 12 a is adaptable to be worn over one of a person's hand. Thesecond glove member 12 b is adaptable to be worn over the other one of a person's hand. Theglove members - The
glove members first cable 14 a and asecond cable 14 b, respectively, to aninterface unit 16 and, thus communicates with, and are capable of transmitting diagnostic signals, or information, from the medical diagnostic probes to the interface unit. In a preferred embodiment, theinterface unit 16 communicates with aremote command center 18 via a telephone wire or fiber A, a satellite connection B, or a radio wave connection C. Theinterface unit 16 can alternatively communicate with a personal computer (PC) 20 via an interface connection D. The PC 20 can be local or remote relative to theinterface unit 16. Theinterface unit 16 may also communicate with a plurality of local or remotediagnostic readout apparatuses - Referring to FIGS. 2 and 4, both the
first glove member 12 a and thesecond glove member 12 b comprise afirst glove layer second glove layer - Referring to FIG. 2, the
first glove member 12 a includes apalm portion 28 a, awrist portion 30 a, athumb phalange portion 32 a, an indexfinger phalange portion 34 a, a middlefinger phalange portion 36 a, a ringfinger phalange portion 38 a, and a pinkyfinger phalange portion 40 a. Thefirst glove member 12 a further includes apalmar surface 42 a (FIG. 2) and adorsal surface 44 a (FIG. 3). - Referring to FIG. 4, the
second glove member 12 b includes apalm portion 28 b, awrist portion 30 b, athumb phalange portion 32 b, an indexfinger phalange portion 34 b, a middlefinger phalange portion 36 b, a ringfinger phalange portion 38 b, and a pinkyfinger phalange portion 40 b. Thesecond glove member 12 b further includes apalmer side 42 b and adorsal side 44 b (FIG. 5). - As discussed previously, the
glove members glove members temperature device 48, a %O2 device 50 (FIG. 4), an auscultation device 52 (FIG. 2) and a defibrillator device 54 (FIGS. 3 and 5). - The EKG device is capable of measuring the EKG currents of the heart muscle and preferably includes a plurality of
sensors 56 a-56 k located on theglove members sensors 56 a (FIG. 2), 56 b, 56 c, 56 d, 56e first glove member 12 a.Sensors 56 h (FIG. 4), 56 i, 56 j, and 56 k are located on thesecond glove member 12 b.Sensors 56 a-56 g (FIG. 2) are secured to thefirst layer 24 a of thefirst glove member 12 a.Sensors 56 h-56 k (FIG. 4) are secured to thefirst layer 24 b of thesecond glove member 12 b. Anexemplary sensor 56 c is shown in FIG. 7. Each of thesensors 56 a-56 k preferably includes a stainless-steel screen 58 and anEKG jelly sponge 60, capable of supplying EKG conductive jelly, disposed between the screen and, preferably, the respectivefirst layer sensor 56 a-56 k is provided on thepalmer surface glove members - More specifically,
sensor 56 a (FIG. 2) is positioned on the tip portion of thepalmar surface 42 a of the pinkyfinger phalange portion 40 a of thefirst glove member 12 a.Sensor 56 b is positioned on the tip portion of thepalmer surface 42 a of the ringfinger phalange portion 38 a of thefirst glove member 12 a.Sensor 56 c is positioned on the tip portion of thepalmer surface 42 a of the middlefinger phalange portion 36 a of thefirst glove member 12 a.Sensor 56 d is positioned on the tip portion of thepalmer surface 42 a of the indexfinger phalange portion 34 a of thefirst glove member 12 a.Sensor 56 e is positioned on the tip portion of thepalmar surface 42 a of thethumb phalange portion 32 a of thefirst glove member 12 a.Sensor 56 f is positioned on the base portion of thepalmar surface 42 a of the pinkyfinger phalange portion 40 a of thefirst glove member 12 a.Sensor 56 g is positioned on the left side, as viewed in FIG. 2, of thepalmar surface 42 a of thepalm portion 28 a of thefirst glove member 12 a. -
Sensor 56 h (FIG. 4) is positioned on thepalmer surface 42 b and thedorsal surface 44 b (FIG. 5) of thethumb phalange portion 32 b and the indexfinger phalange portion 34 b of thesecond glove member 12 b. Thesensor 56 h extends from the base portion of thethumb phalange portion 32 b of thesecond glove member 12 b to the base portion of the indexfinger phalange portion 34 b of the second glove member. Sensor 56 i is positioned on the tip portion of thepalmer surface 42 b of the middlefinger phalange portion 36 b of thesecond glove member 12 b.Sensor 56 j is positioned on the tip portion of thepalmer surface 42 b of the ringfinger phalange portion 38 b of thesecond glove member 12 b.Sensor 56 k is positioned on the tip portion of thepalmer surface 42 b of the pinkyfinger phalange portion 40 b of thesecond glove member 12 b. - Each of the
sensors 56 a-56 g (FIG. 2) is connected to awire 62 a-62 g, respectively, which extends between and electrically connects a respective one of thesensors 56 a-56 g with a first female connection plug 64 a (FIG. 3), which is preferably provided on thedorsal surface 44 a of thefirst glove member 12 a. Eachwire 62 a-62 g is preferably disposed between the first andsecond layers first glove member 12 a, and is preferably secured to thefirst layer 24 a. Each of thesensors 56 h-56 k (FIG. 4) is connected to awire 62 h-62 k, respectively, which extends between and electrically connects a respective one of thesensors 56 h-56 k with a second female connection plug 64 b (FIG. 5), which is preferably provided on thedorsal surface 44 b of thesecond glove member 12 b. Eachwire 62 h-62 k is preferably disposed between the first andsecond layers second glove member 12 b, and is preferably secured to thefirst layer 30 b. Eachwire 62 a-62 k is preferably a highly flexible stranded No. 30 (or smaller) wire which is shielded and has a powdered-iron bead 66 (FIG. 7), such as Part No. T25-26 from Amidon Associates in Santa Ana, Calif., disposed adjacent to itsrespective sensors 56 a-56 k to help prevent the detection of unwanted noise. - The
first glove member 12 a includes afirst ground strip 68 a (FIG. 3) which is preferably positioned on thedorsal surface 44 a of thepalm portion 28 a between the first andsecond layers wire 62 a-62 g is connected to thefirst ground strip 68 a, preferably, via each respective wire's shield. Thefirst ground strip 68 a is connected to awire 70 a, which extends between and electrically connects thefirst ground strip 68 a to the first female connection plug 64 a. Thesecond glove member 12 b includes asecond ground strip 68 b (FIG. 5) which is preferably positioned on thedorsal surface 44 b of thepalm portion 28 b between the first andsecond layers wire 62 i-62 k is connected to thesecond ground strip 68 b, preferably, via each respective wire's shield. Thesecond ground strip 68 b is connected to awire 70 b, which extends between and electrically connects thesecond ground strip 68 b to the second female connection plug 64 a. The first and second ground strips 68 a and 68 b, respectively, are composed of highly flexible copper mesh or foil and function to bring existing electromagnetic forces (EMF) noise to a single electrical voltage point for removal. - The blood pressure device46 (FIG. 2), which is capable of measuring systolic and diastolic blood pressure and pulse rate signals, is preferably secured to the
first layer 24 a of thefirst glove member 12 a between thefirst layer 24 a and thesecond layer 26 a on thethumb phalange portion 32 a and the indexfinger phalange portion 34 a of the of thefirst glove member 12 a. The blood pressure device 46 preferably includes anexpandable air bladder 72 defining a chamber for accommodating air or another suitable inflation fluid, anacoustical coupler 74 in the chamber and anair tube 76. Theair bladder 72 extends from the mid-portion of thethumb phalange portion 32 a of thefirst glove member 12 a to the mid-portion of the indexfinger phalange portion 34 a. Theair tube 76 extends between and provides fluid and audio communication between the chamber of theair bladder 72 and the first female connection plug 64 a (FIG. 3). The acoustical coupler 74 (FIG. 2) is capable of collecting the sound waves in theair bladder 72 and directing the sound waves towards, and through, theair tube 76. The blood pressure device 46 is preferably made of parts similar, or identical, to parts of the UB-302 Systolic/Diastolic (Pulse) Digital Blood Pressure monitor from A+D Engineering Inc., of Milpitas, Calif. - The
temperature device 48 is capable of measuring temperature signals and preferably includes athermistor 78. Thethermistor 78 is preferably positioned on the tip of the middlefinger phalange portion 36 a of thefirst glove member 12 a. Thethermistor 78 is preferably secured to thefirst layer 24 a of thefirst glove member 12 a and extends through thesecond layer 26 a. Thetemperature device 48 includes a pair of highly flexible No. 30 (or smaller) stranded and shieldedwires 80 which extend between and electrically connect thethermistor 78 and the first female connection plug 64 a (FIG. 3). The temperature device 48 (FIG. 2) is preferably made of parts similar, or identical, to parts of the Cole-Parmer E-08402-00 thermometer and Generic thermistor E-08459-10 from Cole-Parmer Instrument Company of Vernon Hills, Ill. - The %O2 device 50 (FIGS. 4 and 5) is capable of measuring the percent oxygen saturation in the blood (%O2) signals and preferably includes a red (600-660 nm) and infra-red (880-1000 nm)
LED emitter 82 and an LED (600-1000 nm)sensor 84 positioned on thesecond layer 26 b of thesecond glove member 12 b. TheLED emitter 82 is preferably secured to the inner side of thethumb phalange portion 32 b of thesecond glove member 12 b and theLED sensor 84 is preferably secured to the side of the indexfinger phalange portion 34 b facing thethumb phalange portion 32 b of thesecond glove member 12 b such that theLED emitter 82 faces theLED sensor 84. TheLED emitter 82 is connected to a pair of highly flexible No. 30 (or smaller) stranded and shieldedwires 86 which extend between and electrically connect the LED emitter and the second female connection plug 64 b (FIG. 5). The LED sensor 84 (FIG. 4) is connected to a pair ofwires 88 which extend between and electrically connect the LED sensor and the second female connection plug 64 b (FIG. 5). The %02 device 50 (FIGS. 4 and 5) is preferably made of parts similar, or identical, to parts of the Nonin Onyx blood flow and oxygen % reader, model No. 8500M from Nonin Medical, Inc., of Plymouth, Minn. - The auscultation device52 (FIG. 2) is capable of detecting the sound waves local to the patient's heart and lungs and preferably includes an acoustical coupler and
microphone 90, anair tube 92, and a pair of highly flexible No. 30 (or smaller) stranded and shieldedwires 93. The acoustical coupler andmicrophone 90 is preferably secured to the right side of thepalmer surface 42 a of thepalm portion 28 a of thefirst glove member 12 a, preferably on thefirst layer 24 a. The acoustical coupler andmicrophone 90 is capable of collecting and amplifying sound waves which are in relative close proximity to the acoustical coupler and microphone. Theair tube 92 extends between and provides audio communication between the acoustical coupler andmicrophone 90 and the first female connection plug 64 a, which is adaptable for connection with a stethoscope. Theair tube 92, thus when connected with a stethoscope, extends between and provides audio communication between the acoustical coupler andmicrophone 90 and the stethoscope. The pair ofwires 93 extends between and electrically connects the acoustical coupler andmicrophone 90 and the first female connection plug 64 a (FIG. 3). The auscultation device 52 (FIG. 2) is preferably made of parts similar, or identical, to parts of the EG Company microphone 9445 from the Electrical Gold Co. Of Scottsdale, Ariz. - The defibrillator device54 (FIGS. 3 and 5) is capable of providing an electrical shock to restore the rhythm of a ventrically fibrillating heart. The
defibrillator device 54 includes a plurality of electrodes 98 a-98 h located on thedorsal surfaces second layer first glove member 12 a and thesecond glove member 12 b, respectively. - More specifically,
electrode 98 a (FIG. 3) is positioned on thedorsal surface 44 a of the indexfinger phalange portion 34 a of thefirst glove member 12 a.Electrode 98 b is positioned on thedorsal surface 44 a of the middlefinger phalange portion 36 a of thefirst glove member 12 a.Electrode 98 c is positioned on thedorsal surface 44 a of the ringfinger phalange portion 38 a of thefirst glove member 12 a.Electrode 98 d is positioned on thedorsal surface 44 a of the pinkyfinger phalange portion 40 a of thefirst glove member 12 a. - Electrode98 e (FIG. 5) is positioned on the
dorsal surface 44 b of the indexfinger phalange portion 34 b of thesecond glove member 12 b.Electrode 98 f is positioned on thedorsal surface 44 b of the middlefinger phalange portion 36 b of thesecond glove member 12 b. Electrode 98 g is positioned on thedorsal surface 44 b of the ringfinger phalange portion 38 b of thesecond glove member 12 b.Electrode 98 h is positioned on thedorsal surface 44 b of the pinky finger phalange portion 43 b of thesecond glove member 12 b. - Each of the electrodes98 a-98 d (FIG. 3) is connected to a wire 100 a-100 d, respectively, that extends between and electrically connects a respective one of the electrodes 98 a-98 d with a first
defibrillator electrode combiner 102 a, which is preferably positioned on thedorsal surface 44 a of thefirst glove member 12 a. The firstdefibrillator electrode combiner 102 a is connected to a highly flexible No. 24 (or smaller) stranded high voltageinsulated wire 104 a which extends between and electrically connects the firstdefibrillator electrode combiner 102 a to the first female connection plug 64 a. - Each of the electrodes98 e-98 h (FIG. 5) is connected to a highly flexible No. 24 (or smaller) stranded high voltage insulated wire 100 e-100 h, respectively, that extends between and electrically connects a respective one of the electrodes 98 a-98 d with a second
defibrillator electrode combiner 102 b, which is preferably positioned on thedorsal surface 44 b of thesecond glove member 12 b. The seconddefibrillator electrode combiner 102 b is connected to a highly flexible No. 24 (or smaller) stranded high voltageinsulated wire 104 b which extends between and electrically connects the seconddefibrillator electrode combiner 102 b to the second female connection plug 64 b. Thedefibrillator device 54 is preferably made of parts similar, or identical, to parts of the Heartstream automatic defibrillator model “E” or “EM” of the Heartstream Co., of Seattle, Wash. - The
glove members respective glove member acupuncture electrode combiner 110 a with a respective one of the electrodes 106 a-106 e. The firstacupuncture electrode combiner 110 a is connected to awire 112 a which extends between and electrically connects the firstacupuncture electrode combiner 110 a with the first female connection plug 64 a. Each of theelectrodes 106 f-106 j (FIG. 5) includes awire 108 f-108 j, respectively, that extends between and electrically connects a secondacupuncture electrode combiner 110 b with a respective one of theelectrodes 106 f-106 j. The secondacupuncture electrode combiner 110 b is connected to awire 112 b which extends between and electrically connects the secondacupuncture electrode combiner 110 b with the second female connection plug 64 b. - Each of the
glove members first layers glove member second layers second layer - The
first cable 14 a includes a first input plug 114 a (FIG. 3), which plugs into male receptors on the first female connection plug 64 a on thefirst glove member 12 a, and afirst output plug 116 a (FIG. 6), which plugs into male receptors on a first female connection plug 118 a on theinterface unit 16. Thesecond cable 14 b includes afirst input plug 114 b (FIG. 5), which plugs into male receptors on the second female connection plug 64 b on thesecond glove member 12 b, and asecond output plug 116 b (FIG. 6), which plugs into male receptors on a second female connection plug 1 18 b on theinterface unit 16. Thefirst cable 14 a (FIG. 3) preferably includes a plurality of electrical wires and air tubes which extend betweenplugs first glove member 12 a and theinterface unit 16 when theplugs 114 a (FIG. 3) and 116 a (FIG. 6) are plugged into their respective female connection plugs 64 a (FIG. 3) and 118 a (FIG. 6). Thesecond cable 14 b (FIG. 5) preferably includes a plurality of electrical wires which extend between plugs 1 14 b and 116 b (FIG. 6) to provide electrical communication between thesecond glove member 12 b and theinterface unit 16 when theplugs 114 b (FIG. 5) and 116 b (FIG. 6) are plugged into their respective female connection plugs 64 b (FIG. 5) and 118 b (FIG. 6). - The interface unit16 (FIG. 6) preferably includes an
EKG circuit board 120 for receiving EKG currents detected by thesensors 56 a-56 k (FIGS. 2 and 4), a blood pressure circuit board 122 (FIG. 6) for receiving systolic and diastolic blood pressure and pulse rate signals from the blood pressure device 46 (FIG. 2), a temperature circuit board 124 (FIG. 6) for receiving temperature signals from the temperature device 48 (FIG. 2), a %02 circuit board 126 (FIG. 6) for receiving %O2 signals from the %O2 device 50 (FIG. 4) and an acupuncture/defibrillator circuit board 128 (FIG. 6) for controlling the delivery of electrical shock to the patient. - The
EKG circuit board 120 is capable of amplifying the EKG currents from thesensors 56 a-56 k and converting the EKG currents to at least a plurality of EKG analog outputs. TheEKG circuit board 120 is preferably made of parts similar, or identical, to parts of the PC-ECG recorder unit from I.P.I. Medical Products of McLean, Va. - The blood
pressure circuit board 122 is capable of (i) converting the systolic blood pressure signals to a systolic blood pressure analog output, (ii) the diastolic blood pressure signals to a diastolic blood pressure analog output, and (iii) the pulse rate signals to a pulse rate analog output. The bloodpressure circuit board 122 includes a source of inflation fluid, such as an air pump 130 (FIG. 6), for supplying a source of inflation fluid for theair bladder 72, and an acoustical sensor (not shown) for detecting the systolic and diastolic blood pressure and pulse rate signals. Thepump 130 is in fluid communication with the air bladder 72 (FIG. 2) via theair tube 76,cable 14 a (FIG. 1) and air conduit 131 (FIG. 6), which extends between and provides fluid and audio communication between the female connection plug 118 a of theinterface unit 16 and theair pump 130 of the bloodpressure circuit board 122. The bloodpressure circuit board 122 is preferably made of parts similar, or identical, to parts of the UB-302 Systolic/Diastolic (Pulse) Digital Blood Pressure monitor from A+D Engineering Inc., of Milpitas, Calif. - The
temperature circuit board 124 is capable of converting the temperature signals to a temperature analog output. Thetemperature circuit board 124 is preferably made of parts similar, or identical, to parts of the Cole-Parmer E-08402-00 digital thermometer from Cole-Parmer, of Vernon Hills, Ill. The %O2 circuit board 126 is capable of converting the %O2 signals to a %O2 analog output. The %O2 circuit board 124 is preferably made of parts similar, or identical to parts of the Nonin Onyx blood flow and oxygen % reader, model No. 8500M from Nonin Medical, Inc., of Plymouth, Minn. Theinterface unit 16 also includes afirst audio amp 132 for amplifying the sound waves received from the auscultation device 52 (FIG. 2). The acupuncturedefibrillator circuit board 128 selectively regulates the amount of electrical energy supplied by the defibrillator device 54 (FIG. 3) and the acupuncture device. Ahigh voltage source 134 is contained within theinterface unit 16 which supplies power to the electrodes 98 a-98 k to generate the electrical shock to be delivered to the patient and also supplies power to electrodes 106 a-106 j (FIGS. 3 and 5). - The
interface unit 16 further includes a first analog todigital converter 136 for converting the EKG analog outputs to an EKG digital data stream, a second analog todigital converter 138 for converting (i) the systolic blood pressure analog output to a systolic blood pressure digital data stream, (ii) the diastolic blood pressure analog output to a diastolic blood pressure digital data stream, and (iii) the pulse rate analog output to a pulse rate digital data stream, a third analog todigital converter 140 for converting the temperature analog output to a temperature digital data stream, a fourth analog todigital converter 142 for converting the %O2 analog output to a %O2 digital data stream, and a fifth analog todigital converter 144 for converting the sound waves from thefirst audio amp 132 to a sound digital data stream. - The
interface unit 16 further includes amultiplexer 146 for combining the digital data streams from the analog to digital converters 136-144 to a combined digital data stream. The combined digital data stream can then be conveyed to the PC 20 (FIG. 1) via a first port 148 (FIG. 6), or to the command center 18 (FIG. 1) by satellite connection B via a modem, or by radio wave connection C via thefirst port 148, or to thecommand center 18 by telephone wire, or fiber A, via telephone modem 150 (FIG. 6) and asecond port 152. The digital data streams from theinterface unit 16 are then converted or interpreted into readable diagnostic information in the command center 18 (FIG. 1) or thePC 20. This circuitry enables theglove members interface unit 16 to be provided at a reasonable cost. The multiplexer 146 (FIG. 6) also communicates with a control panel andindicator circuit board 154. - The
interface unit 16 further includes a speaker/microphone 156 (FIG. 6) which communicates with themultiplexer 146, via asecond audio amp 158 and a sixth analog todigital converter 160, to enable a medical professional in the command center 18 (FIG. 1) to communicate orally with the persons in relative close proximity to the speaker/microphone 156 (FIG. 6). - The
interface unit 16 includes athird port 164 for receiving and transmitting EKG currents detected bysensors 56 a-56 k to anEKG readout apparatus 22 a (FIG. 1) where the EKG currents will be converted or interpreted into readable diagnostic information. The interface unit 16 (FIG. 6) further includes a fourth, fifth andsixth port pressure circuit board 122, thetemperature circuit board 124 and the %O2 circuit board 126, respectively, to a blood pressure andpulse readout apparatus 22 b (FIG. 1), atemperature readout apparatus 22 c, and a %O2 readout apparatus 22 d, respectively, where the analog outputs will be converted or interpreted into readable diagnostic information. - The interface unit16 (FIG. 6) also includes a
power supply 172 which supplies power, viapower supply distributor 174, to all of the components of the interface unit. Theinterface unit 16 also preferably includes a plurality battery packs 176 and abattery charger port 178. - The
interface unit 16 further includes anoptical isolator 180 for electrically isolating theentire interface unit 16 andglove members - The manner of operation of the system10 (FIG. 1) will now be described. A person, other than the patient, places the glove probes 12 a and 12 b over his or her right and left hands, respectively, so that each of the person's fingers are received within a respective one of the phalange portions 32 a-40 a and 32 b-40 b, respectively. The
glove members unit 16 bycables - EKG Diagnostic Information
- To obtain EKG diagnostic information, the paimar sides42 a and 42 b of the
glove members sensors 56 a-56 g are located at strategic positions on theglove members glove members - I. Single Lead Three-Leadwire Scenarios:
- It is believed that at least the following ECG Leads are possible:
- Lead1:
- Positive leadwire:
Sensor 56 c on the tip portion of the indexfinger phalange portion 34 a of thefirst glove member 12 a is positioned above the patient's left breast at the left shoulder quadrant. - Negative leadwire:
Sensor 56 e on the tip portion of thethumb phalange portion 32 a of thefirst glove member 12 a is positioned above and into the patient's right shoulder quadrant. - Ground leadwire:
Sensor 56 a on the tip portion of the pinkyfinger phalange portion 40 a of thefirst glove member 12 a is positioned under the patient's left breast. - Lead2:
- Positive leadwire:
Sensor 56 a on the tip portion of the pinkyfinger phalange portion 40 a of thefirst glove member 12 a is positioned under the patient's left breast towards the V6 position. - Negative leadwire:
Sensor 56 e on the top portion of thethumb phalange portion 32 a of thefirst glove member 12 a is positioned above and into the patient's right shoulder quadrant. - Ground leadwire:
Sensor 56 a on the tip portion of the pinkyfinger phalange portion 40 a of thefirst glove member 12 a is positioned under the patient's left breast. - Lead3:
- Positive leadwire:
Sensor 56 a on the tip portion of the pinkyfinger phalange portion 40 a of thefirst glove member 12 a is positioned under the patient's left breast towards the V6 position. - Negative leadwire:
Sensor 56 c on the tip portion of the indexfinger phalange portion 34 a of thefirst glove member 12 a is positioned above the patient's left breast at the left shoulder quadrant. - Ground leadwire:
Sensor 56 a on the tip portion of the pinkyfinger phalange portion 40 a of thefirst glove member 12 a is positioned under the patient's left breast. - MCL1 (Modified Chest Lead) Lead:
- Negative leadwire:
Sensor 56 c on the tip portion of the indexfinger phalange portion 34 a of thefirst glove member 12 a is positioned above the patient's left breast at the left shoulder quadrant. - Positive leadwire:
Sensor 56 g on the left side of thepalm portion 28 a of thefirst glove member 12 a is positioned at the patient's right sternal border. - Ground leadwire:
Sensor 56 a on the tip portion of the pinkyfinger phalange portion 40 a of thefirst glove member 12 a is positioned under the patient's left breast. - MCL4 Lead:
- Negative leadwire:
Sensor 56 c on the tip portion of theindex finger phalange 34 a of thefirst glove member 12 a is positioned above the patient's left breast at the left shoulder quadrant. - Positive leadwire:
Sensor 56 a on the tip portion of the pinkyfinger phalange portion 40 a of thefirst glove member 12 a is positioned at the patient's V4 position. - Ground leadwire:
Sensor 56 a on the tip portion of the pinkyfinger phalange portion 40 a of thefirst glove member 12 a is positioned under the patient's left breast. - II. Five-Leadwire Scenario:
- With the
glove member 12 a placed over the patient's left breast and thesecond glove member 12 b placed over the patient's right wrist, it is believed that at least the following leadwires are possible: - LL acting leadwire:
Sensor 56 a on the tip portion of the pinkyfinger phalange portion 40 a of thefirst glove member 12 a is positioned under the patient's left breast. - RL leadwire: Sensor56 i on the tip portion of the middle
finger phalange portion 36 b of thesecond glove member 12 b is positioned on the patient's right wrist. - LA acting lead:
Sensor 56 c on the tip portion of the indexfinger phalange portion 34 a of thefirst glove member 12 a is positioned above the patient's left breast at the left shoulder quadrant. - RA acting leadwire:
Sensor 56 e on the tip portion of thethumb phalange portion 32 a of thefirst glove member 12 a is positioned above and into the patient's right shoulder quadrant. - C leadwire:
Sensor 56 g on the left side of thepalm portion 28 a of thefirst glove member 12 a is positioned at the patient's right sternal border. - With the
glove members - III. Seven-Leadwire Scenario:
- With the
glove member 12 a placed over the patient's left breast and thesecond glove member 12 b placed over the patient's right wrist, it is believed that at least the following leadwires are possible: - LL acting leadwire:
Sensor 56 a on the tip portion of the pinkyfinger phalange portion 40 a of thefirst glove member 12 a is positioned under the patient's left breast. - V2 leadwire:
Sensor 56 f on the base portion of the pinkyfinger phalange portion 40 a of thefirst glove member 12 a is positioned in the patient's V2 position. - RL leadwire: Sensor56 i on the tip portion of the middle
finger phalange portion 36 b of thesecond glove member 12 b is positioned on the patient's right wrist. - V4 r leadwire:
Sensor 56 k on the tip portion of the pinkyfinger phalange portion 40 b of thesecond glove member 12 b is positioned in the patient's V4 r position. - LA acting leadwire:
Sensor 56 c on the tip portion of the indexfinger phalange portion 34 a of thefirst glove member 12 a is positioned above the patient's left breast at the left shoulder quadrant. - RA acting leadwire:
Sensor 56 e on the tip portion of thethumb phalange portion 32 a of thefirst glove member 12 a is positioned above and into the patient's right shoulder quadrant. - C leadwire:
Sensor 56 g on the left side of thepalm portion 28 a of thefirst glove member 12 a is positioned at the patient's right sternal border. - With the
glove members - IV. Modified Leadwire Scenarios.
- Other EKG leadwire scenarios can be accomplished at the discretion of the command center and the person wearing the
glove members G (ground) leadwire: patient's left side + (positive) leadwire: patient's right chest (right sternal border) − (negative) leadwire: patient's left shoulder - It will be noted that the above relationships form a triangle. This triangle can be compressed or expanded, but always have the same relationships.
- It should be noted that the
glove members glove members finger phalange portion 36 b of thesecond glove member 12 b across the patient's chest from V1 to V6 position to generate the V1-V6 leads as well as the points between the V1-V6 precordial leads. This enables one to see how the precordial electrical field changes and to determine with more accuracy the specific area of patient's heart where a possible abnormality may occur. - It should also be noted that, in the event that distortion of the EKG waveform occurs due to misplacement of the
EKG sensors 56 a-56 k, correction of such can be accomplished using waveform modification circuits located at thecommand center 18. Such waveform modification circuitry accomplishes distortion correction utilizing waveshaping techniques which filter, compare, and re-shape into readable data. - V. Six-Leadwire Scenario
- With the
first glove member 12 a placed over the patient's left breast and thesecond glove member 12 b placed over the patient's right breast, it is believed that at least the following leadwires are possible:6 Leadwire with Vr positions: Positive Leadwire: Sensor 56c on the tip portion of the indexfinger phalange portion 34a of thefirst glove member 12a is positioned above the patient's left breast at the left shoulder quadrant. Negative Leadwire: Sensor 56e on the tip portion of thethumb phalange portion 32a of the first glove member 12a is positioned above and into the patient's right shoulder quadrant. V3r Leadwire: Sensor 56i on the middle finger phalange portion 36b of the second glove member 12b is positioned at the patient's right chest V3r position. V4r Leadwire: Sensor 56j on the ringfinger phalange portion 38b of the second glove member 12b is positioned at the patient's right chest V4r position. V5r Leadwire: Sensor 56k on the pinkyfinger phalange portion 40b of the second glove member 12b is positioned at the patient's right chest V5r position. - A six leadwire scenario is especially useful in emergency settings to quickly evaluate risks in patients with acute inferior myocardial infraction.
- With the
glove members - As detailed above, the plurality of
EKG sensors 56 a-56 g, being located together on two easily and quicklymanipulatable glove members glove members - The EKG currents, or leads, detected from the
sensors 56 a-56 k are transmitted to the first and second female connection plugs 64 a and 64 b, and through thecables interface unit 16 where they can be sent to thecommand center 18 orPC 20 in a digital data stream, or to theEKG readout apparatus 22 a, as discussed above. - Blood Pressure and Pulse Rate Diagnostic Information
- To obtain blood pressure and pulse rate diagnostic information, the
thumb phalange portion 32 a (FIG. 2) and the indexfinger phalange portion 34 a of thefirst glove member 12 a is wrapped around one of the patient's wrist. In this position, theair bladder 72 is ready to accept air pressure from the pump 130 (FIG. 6) in the bloodpressure circuit board 122. Theair pump 130 then transmits inflation fluid, such as air, via theconduit 131,cable 14 a and air tube 76 (FIG. 2), to theair bladder 72 to inflate the air bladder. Inflation of theair bladder 72 obliterates the radial artery. As theair bladder 72 releases the inflation fluid, pulse sound waves are acoustically picked-up by theacoustical coupler 74 and are sent over theair tube 76 to the first female connection plug 64 a, and through thefirst cable 14 a to the interface unit 16 (FIG. 1) where they can be sent to thecommand center 18 orPC 20 in a digital data stream, or to the blood pressure andpulse rate readout 22 b, as discussed above. - Body Temperature Diagnostic Information
- To obtain body temperature diagnostic information, the middle
finger phalange portion 36 a (FIG. 2) of thefirst glove member 12 a is placed under the patient's tongue, or in a suitable orifice, for a period of time sufficient to receive temperature signals from thethermistor 78, preferably about one minute. The temperature signals from thetemperature device 48 can be transmitted to the first female connection plug 64 a, and through thefirst cable 14 a to the interface unit 16 (FIG. 1) where they can be sent to thecommand center 18 orPC 20 in a digital data stream, or to thetemperature readout apparatus 22 d, as discussed above. - %O2, Diagnostic Information
- To obtain %O2 diagnostic information, the
thumb phalange portion 32 b (FIG. 3) and the indexfinger phalange portion 34 b of thesecond glove member 12 b are pressed against one of the patient's finger tips. In this position, the red LED emitter 82 (FIG. 4) emits red and infra-red light toward theLED sensor 84. When the light from theLED emitter 84 is passed through the patient's finger (non-painted finger nails only) at the finger nail, theLED sensor 84 detects the color light waves present. These signals are translated from light intensity and color quality to oxygen levels. More oxygen yields a light red blood while less oxygen produces a darker red to purple blood. It should be noted that pulse rate can also be ascertained from these readings. As an alternative to the finger tips, the ear lobes could be used to measure the %O2. - The %O2 signals from the %O2 device 50 are then sent to the second female connection plug 64 b, and through the
second cable 14 b to the interface unit 16 (FIG. 1) where the %O2 signals can be sent to thecommand center 18 orPC 20 in a digital data stream, or to the %O2 readout apparatus 22 c, as discussed above. - Auscultation Diagnostic Information
- To listen to the heart and lungs of the patient, the
first glove member 12 a is moved over the patient's body to enable the acoustical coupler andmicrophone 90 to pick up, or hear, sound waves from the patient's heart and lungs, much like a stethoscope would. The sound waves are then transmitted to the first female connection plug 64 a, via the pair ofwires 93, and then through thefirst cable 14 a to theinterface unit 16, where they can be sent to thecommand center 18 orPC 20, in a digital data stream as described above. Alternatively, the sound waves from the acoustical coupler of the acoustical coupler andmicrophone 90 could also be conducted via air tube 94 to astethoscope 22 e. - Oral Communication
- To communicate orally with a remote location, such as the
command center 18, the speaker/microphone 156 can transmit and receive sound waves as described above. It should be noted that theinterface unit 16 may not be able to transmit or receive sound waves via the speaker/microphone 156 when processing diagnostic information from the EKG diagnostic device, the blood pressure device 46, thetemperature device 48, the %02device 50 and/or theauscultation device 52. The ability for a doctor to communicate with the patient, if alert, and people proximate to the patient, such as the person manipulating theglove members glove members - Defibrillator Device
- Once the diagnostic information from any, or all, of the EKG device, the blood pressure device46, the
temperature device 48, the %O2 device 50, theauscultation device 52, and the oral information obtained via the speaker/microphone 156 has been received by a doctor in thecommand center 18 or accessible to thePC 20 or the readout apparatus 22 a-22 e, the doctor can decide on the best way to treat the patient. If the information obtained by the doctor indicates that the patient is in ventricular fibrillation (i.e., the heart beats in an uneven and inefficient fashion, virtually stopping the heart's ability to pump blood), the doctor instructs the person manipulating the glove to defibrillate the patient. Of course, if the doctor is with the patient and is manipulating theglove members - To defibrillate the patient, the
dorsal sides second glove members high voltage source 134 to deliver a powerful electrical shock to the patient's heart. Thehigh voltage source 134 delivers power, preferably about 130-300 Joules per shock, through thecables second glove members defibrillator circuit board 128 can be activated either by thecommand center 18 or by a person near theinterface unit 16. In the event that the acupuncture/defibrillator circuit board 128 is to be activated by a person near the interface unit, such as the person manipulating the glove members, the delivery of power can be delayed for a period of time, preferably about five seconds, after activation of thecircuit board 128 to enable proper placement of the electrodes 98 a-h. - The delivery of electrical shock to the patient's heart can be repeated as necessary to bring the patient out of ventricular fibrillation to restore the patient's heartbeat to an even and efficient fashion (i.e., a regular rhythm). The
glove members - Once the patient's heartbeat has been restored to a regular rhythm, the next step is to maintain the patient's heart in a regular rhythm. To do so, a first aid kit is preferably provided with the
interface unit 16. The first aid kit would preferably include medications which would include an anti-arrythmic drug, such as Lidocaine, for inhibiting the heart from falling back into ventricular fibrillation, a lactic acidosis neutralizer, such as sodium bicarbonate and pain relieving medications like demerol or morphine. These medications would preferably be preloaded in clearly marked and color coded syringes to enable quick administration. If the doctor were not near the patient and is operating out of thecommand center 18, the doctor can monitor the patient's condition via theglove members interface unit 16 and can instruct the person manipulating theglove members - Acupuncture Device
- To provide electrical pin stimulations, the acupuncture/
defibrillator circuit board 128 is activated to cause thehigh voltage source 134 to deliver power to the electrodes 106 a-106 j. Thehigh voltage source 134 delivers power, preferably about 5 to 10 Joules per electrode 106 a-106 j, through thecables second glove members - The electrical pin stimulation from the electrodes106 a-106 j can be used to alleviate pain, as is done via conventional acupuncture practice, albeit in a non-invasive manner. This glove mediated acupuncture technique obviates the need to insert needles into the body to deliver acupuncture and helps insure safety from needle transmitted diseases, such as HIV infection. The electrical pin stimulations can also be used to cauterize wounds on the patient.
- Accordingly, the above-described present invention enables a plurality of diagnostic information to be quickly and accurately obtained, either by a doctor in close proximity to a patient, or by a doctor remote from the patient (i.e., when the doctor is in the command center18), evaluate and/or monitor a patient's condition. The present invention also provides a means for quickly treating a patient (i.e., the
defibrillator device 54 and the acupuncture device) under the care of a doctor who is accurately informed of the patient's condition even when the doctor is not near the patient. - While the best modes for carrying out the invention have been described in detail, those familiar with the art to which the invention relates will appreciate other ways of carrying out the invention defined by the following claims. For instance, the placement of the diagnostic devices on the
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1. A system for collecting a plurality of diagnostic information and transmitting the diagnostic information to a remote location and for providing emergency treatment, said system comprising;
a first member adaptable to be worn on a person's first hand and a second member adaptable to be worn on a person's second hand, said members comprising a plurality of diagnostic devices and a defibrillator device, said diagnostic devices capable sensing diagnostic signals from a person; and
transmitting unit for transmitting information to, and receiving information from, a remote location.
2. The system of claim 1 wherein said plurality of diagnostic devices includes an EKG diagnostic device, a blood pressure and pulse diagnostic device and a temperature device.
3. The system of claim 2 wherein said plurality of diagnostic devices further includes a %O2 diagnostic device and an auscultation device.
4. The system of claim 3 wherein said members further include an acupuncture device having a plurality of electrodes located on said members.
5. The system of claim 1 further comprising a satellite modem, wherein the remote location comprises a command center and said interface units transmits information to, and receives information from, the remote location via a satellite connection through said satellite modem.
6. The system of claim 1 further comprising a telephone modem, wherein the remote location comprises a command center and said interface units transmits information to, and receives information from, the remote location via a telephone wire connection through said telephone modem.
7. The system of claim 1 further including a first aid kit comprising Lidocaine.
8. The system of claim 1 wherein each of said first and second members comprise a palm portion, a wrist portion and five phalange portions.
9. The system of claim 8 wherein said EKG diagnostic device includes at least a first EKG sensor located on said palm portion of said first member, and a second EKG sensor located on at least one of said phalange portions of said first member.
10. The system of claim 9 wherein said EKG diagnostic device includes at least eleven EKG sensors.
11. The system of claim 8 wherein said blood pressure and pulse rate device is located on at least two of said phalange portions of one of said member and includes an inflatable air bladder.
12. The system of claim 11 wherein said temperature device includes a thermistor which is responsive to temperature changes.
13. The system of claim 12 wherein said %O2 device includes a LED emitter and an LED sensor, said led sensor and led emitter being located on one of said phalange portions.
14. The system of claim 13 wherein said interface unit comprises an EKG circuit board, a blood pressure and pulse rate circuit board, a temperature board, a %O2 circuit board, wherein said blood pressure and pulse rate circuit board includes a source of inflation fluid for inflating said air Diadder.
15. The system of claim 14 wherein said interface unit includes at least one analog to digital converter for converting at least one analog output from at least one of said circuit boards to a digital data stream.
16. The system of claim 8 wherein said defibrillator device includes a plurality of electrodes being located on said members.
17. A diagnostic probe comprising:
a first and second glove member, each of said glove members comprising a palm portion, a wrist portion and a plurality of phalange portions, each of said glove members adaptable to be worn on one of a person's hand;
an EKG diagnostic device located on said glove members;
a blood pressure and pulse rate device located on one of said glove members;
a temperature device located on one of said glove member; and
a defibrillator device located on said glove members.
18. The diagnostic probe of claim 17 further comprising a %O2 device located on one of said glove members and an auscultation device located on one of said glove members.
19. The diagnostic probe of claim 18 further comprising an acupuncture device located on said glove members.
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