Wearable Medical Devices: The LifeVest by ZOLL

The LifeVest by ZOLL is a wearable defibrillator that can be prescribed to patients at risk for sudden cardiac arrest. While worn, electrodes on the the vest monitor the patient's heart rhythm and send the data to a remote worn on the belt. The patient's doctor can receive and analyze the data collected . If the patient suffers an arrhythmia the device will sound an alarm. A conscious patient can override the recommended treatment shock by pushing a button on the device remote. When the patient is unconscious, the vest's pads secrete a gel to secure skin contact and will defibrilate automatically.

First Responders will want to know what items to bring if they need to transport a patient with a LifeVest device and caregivers will want to know what an alarm means and what treatment should be given.  

First Responder Pocket Card for the LifeVest

 To learn more about the LifeVest and how to manage a patient wearing one in an emergency visit http://lifevest.zoll.com.