A
person with a heart ailment has gone into cardiac arrest! Where is the
nearest defibrillator? In this case, the victim is wearing it.
The
medical technology company ZOLL has developed LifeVest, a wearable
defibrillator. It continuously monitors the user's heart activity. When
the user goes into cardiac arrest, it squirts electrode gel onto the
chest, then sends appropriate electrical shocks into the heart.
The
LifeVest is designed for children who weigh at least 41 pounds and have
a chest measurement of at least 26 inches. You can read more about it
and watch a video at Damn Geeky.
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