Method and Device for a First Aid Container

Abstract

First aid container with electronic aids to assist the non-professional user wishing to give medical assistance. The container would include a digital memory, micro-processor with an operating system and relevant software to execute the features of the invention, like for example step by step instruction how to give different treatments and instrument and medicine identification. There would be a screen and a loud-speaker. Optionally there could be a wireless transmitting and receiving system in conjunction with mobile phone operators or independently, GPS system and ability to send and receive SMS messages. Optional ability to accept verbal instructions, with voice recognition technology. Optional CD tray and connectors.

1 . A first aid container containing medical equipment and medicines comprising;
 a. microprocessor with designated software and supporting hardware,   b. at least one menu included in the said software that lists the treatment of at least one malady,   c. a screen electronically connected to the said microprocessor,   d. a loudspeaker electronically connected to the said microprocessor,   e. a means to show in picture format, methods of medical treatment and examples of equipment and medicine,   f. a means to transmit in audible format instruction regarding methods of medical treatment, and   g. a power source electronically connected to the said microprocessor, to the said screen and to the said loudspeaker,   h. whereby persons would receive visual and audible instruction and information regarding medical treatment and medical matters.   
   
   
       2 . A method of using a first aid container comprising the following steps, namely;
 a. choosing from a menu the treatment required according to the malady of the patient,   b. inputting to designated software the range of equipment and medicines available for use,   c. treating the said patient according audible instructions, and   d. treating the said patient according visual instructions.   
   
   
       3 . A method of using a first aid container as claimed in  claim 2  further comprising the following steps;
 a. sending and receiving text messages to communicate with medically qualified personnel,   b. pressing an emergency button to activate the satellite aided position identifier, and   c. communicating verbally with medically qualified  15  personnel for further treatment advice.   
   
   
       4 . A first aid container as claimed in  claim 1  further comprising a means to receive to and transmit from the said first aid container, radio wave signals. 
   
   
       5 . A first aid container as claimed in  claim 1  further comprising satellite aided position identification technology with designated software. 
   
   
       6 . A first aid container as claimed in  claim 1  further comprising text message communication technology with designated software. 
   
   
       7 . A first aid container containing medical equipment and medicines comprising,
 a. microprocessor with designated software and supporting hardware,   b. at least one menu included in the said software that lists the treatment of at least one malady,   c. a screen electronically connected to the said microprocessor,   d. a loudspeaker electronically connected to the said microprocessor,   e. a means to show in picture format, methods of medical treatment and examples of equipment and medicine,   f. a means to transmit in audible format instruction regarding methods of medical treatment, and   g. a power source electronically connected to the said microprocessor, to the said screen and to the said loudspeaker a means to receive to and transmit from the said first aid container, radio wave signals,   h. satellite aided position identification technology with designated software, electronically connected to the said microprocessor,   i. text message communication technology with designated software, electronically connected to the said microprocessor, and   j. a power source electronically connected to the said microprocessor, to the said screen and to the said loudspeaker,   k. whereby persons would receive visual and audible instruction and information regarding medical treatment and medical matters.   
   
   
       8 . A first aid container as claimed in  claims 1  and  7  wherein the said menus include a choice of categories of medicines. 
   
   
       9 . A first aid container as claimed in  claims 1  and  7  wherein the said software includes the ability for the user to input to the said microprocessor and supporting software, details of the equipment and medicines available for treating a patient. 
   
   
       10 . A first aid container as claimed in  claim 9  wherein the said visual and audible instruction and information regarding medical treatment and medical matters takes into account the said availability of the said equipment and medicines. 
   
   
       11 . A first aid container as claimed in  claim 9  wherein the said input includes medicines currently taken by the said patient. 
   
   
       12 . A first aid container as claimed in  claims 1  and  7  wherein the said software includes music that may be played to calm the said patient during the said treatment. 
   
   
       13 . A first aid container as claimed in  claims 1  and  7  further comprising voice recognition technology that enables the user to input information and operate the said software with verbal instructions.