Philips' Q-CPR talking defibrillator
We know what you're thinking: not another talking defibrillator, but the Q-CPR add-on to Philips' HeartStart MRx monitor/defibrillator actually happens to be the first of its kind, and was recently cleared by the FDA for CPR measurement and feedback. The device keeps track of the patient's vitals, displaying the stats on a large screen, and offering up out loud suggestions for better chest thumping action. Luckily it keeps quiet if you're on track, and though it isn't designed for a first timer, it should be quite the aid to paramedics who often become distracted with other CPR duties, neglecting the stopped-up ticker that brought them there in the first place.
[Via Medgadget]
