User:ThinkSafe/Emergency Instruction Device

Introduction

The Emergency Instruction Device (EID) is a talking first aid device designed and marketed by Think Safe Inc. This patent-pending electronic device quickly trains or walks the user through real-time first aid events or other emergencies through its interactive yes/no interface.

Product Information

The EID coaches users on hundreds of first aid emergency scenarios from start to finish. In the event of an emergency, this simple, easy-to-use touch pad gives direction on how to respond quickly and accurately. The device has speakers to give audible instructions and also has clearly visible instructions on the embedded shatterproof LCD screen, asking questions about the extent of the injury. The 'yes' and 'no' buttons are used to answer. Depending on the severity of the situation, the EID continues to ask questions until it understands the situation and can accurately give instruction on how to proceed and provide accurate CPR, first aid or basic life support to treat the injured person. The device is a quick reference tool for medical emergencies and gives exact step-by-step in-the-field medical treatment and key reminders; thereby inexperienced individuals can become experienced first-on-scene responders. The device allows for repeat or replaying of instructions, pausing, and adjustable volume controls for differing noise environments.

Many complications of injuries can be prevented with proper first aid and basic life support. The EID increases preparedness and reduces confusion in the event of an emergency to help reduce complications and disability costs from injuries. The EID can be used at construction sites, schools, remote areas, public areas, and many more locations.

The EID can be used for first aid, fire, occupational health and safety training as well as for emergency instruction. It helps improve retention for infrequently trained rescuers. Also, the device’s multilingual capabilities help eliminate workplace training difficulties.

Type of Injuries Addressed

All US Bureau of Labor Statistics injuries or medical emergencies resulting in an emergency room visit or hospitalization.

•Bleeding / Shock / Childbirth

•Eye

•Fracture / Sprain

•Seizure / Diabetic

•Heart / Chest Pain / Stroke

•Head / Neck / Spine

•Burns

•Heat / Cold / Overexertion

•CPR / Choking / Drowning

•Multiple Injuries

•Homeland Security

•Many more...

Qualifications

As well as being the recipient of “Best New Safety Product” 2006 Saxies award, the EID meets protocols from the Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC), National First Aid Science Standards, and is Occupational Safety & Health Administration standards (OSHA) compliant. As instructions or standards are changed the EID can be re-programmed easily to allow for these updates. Reprogramming of the device is done through a simple datacard replacement, easily accessed through a protected compartment on the EID.

In the United States, the device instructions comply with American Heart Association, American Red Cross, National Safety Council and other major training organizations. In Europe, the device training instructions comply with European First Aid Manual (EFAM) standards. As of 2010, the device is not being sold yet in other areas of the globe, however training instructions can be customized to meet regional standards of new marketing partners.

Product Details

As of June 2010, the EID comes in two models in the United States: the original model is basic life support emergencies and is formatted for basic first aid to be used by the public and in workplaces and the newest model is an advanced care life support (ACLS) Dental office version, providing more advanced instructions used by healthcare providers and dentists. In 2010, the Dental version of the EID was introduced to the market. This device gives instruction specific to emergencies for healthcare providers at dental offices. The instructions include more sophisticated emergency treatment instructions, allowing for quick reference to specific procedures such as IV or drug administration, emergency oxygen protocols, cricothyrotomy procedures, and so on. The EID can function on its own, but is most effective when used with a coordinating first aid or emergency kit. The patent-pending Self-Contained Emergency Treatment (SET) System also innovated and manufactured by Think Safe Inc contains color-coded first aid packs corresponding to the color-coded injury treatment buttons on the EID. There are various models of SET Systems, varying based upon type of environment for use of the system and EID. All SET Systems comply with OSHA first aid standards.

The EID is very portable, measuring 9” x 11.5” x 1.25” and weighing only 2 pounds.

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