摘要:
The apparatus includes a reciprocating cardiac compressor (10) for cyclically compressing a patient's chest. The cardiac compressor includes a resuscitator for ventilating the patient's lungs. A first internal electrode (60) is positioned in the oesophagus of the patient with an oesophageal-pharyngeal airway. The resuscitator ventilates the patient's lungs through the oesophageal-pharyngeal airway. The cardiac compressor includes a compressor pad (17) positioned anterior to the patient's heart (45) for compressing the patient's sternum and heart. An external electrode (4R) is disposed on the face of the compressor pad for compression between the compressor pad and the patient's sternum (46). A cardiac defibrillator (100) is connected between external and internal electrodes for establishing a defibrillating electric current therebetween. A monitor (101) is connected to the external and internal electrodes for monitoring the electrical activity of the patient's heart. Means for synchronising the defibrillator and the compressor is provided comprising ' a pressure sensitive switch for synchronising the defibrillator and compressor such that defibrillating current is applied to the patient's heart only during a systolic portion of the compression cycle of the compressor, i.e. when the path between the internal and external electrodes is short and electrical contact between the electrodes and adjacent parts of the body is good.
摘要:
Automated CPR unit comprising an extendable cover system including a cover dispenser (55) and a cover (50), the cover comprising a sleeve having a first closed end and a second end being connected to the cover dispenser, whereby the cover can be extended.
摘要:
An autonomous mechanical CPR device is disclosed having a CPR unit attached to a free-standing support assembly. In operation, a victim is placed in the support assembly such that the CPR unit can compress the victim's chest. The CPR device is preferably portable, and it provides the recommended depth of chest compression at the recommended rate.
摘要:
A cardio-pulmonary compression board includes a board (10) configured for a patient. A leg (20) is pivotally connected to the board, and the leg includes a free end portion having a mechanical feature (35) configured to be received in a compression device to adjustably secure the compression device at a distance from the board in an operational position. A locking mechanism (32, 42) is configured to releasably maintain the leg in the operational position, which is transverse to a plane of the board.
摘要:
A positioning device for use in apparatus for treating sudden cardiac arrest in a patient in supine position by providing chest compression at the lower end of the sternum prevents the apparatus from moving in a caudal direction. The apparatus comprises a frame enclosing the patient at a sternal transversal plane and a pneumatic compression/decompression means mounted on the frame. The device comprises a flexible strap having a first end, a second end and a tensioning means disposed between the first and second ends. First and second end portions of the strap comprise means for attachment of the apparatus. The flexible strap has amounted tensioned length sufficient to extend around the patient's neck. At least one of the end portions is releasably attached.
摘要:
An automated chest compression device for performing CPR, with distance sensors disposed on a compressing mechanism and on a structure fixed relative to the CPR patient, for determining inferior/superior movement of the compressing mechanism over the course of multiple compressions.
摘要:
An automated chest compression device for performing CPR, with distance sensors disposed on a compressing mechanism and on a structure fixed relative to the CPR patient, for determining inferior/superior movement of the compressing mechanism over the course of multiple compressions.