Abstract:
Method and apparatus for detecting electric energy delivered to the heart of a body when performing defibrillation. The method comprises the steps of applying a defibrillator with electrodes placed on opposite sides of the heart; applying an apparatus on the body and between said electrodes for detecting and measuring electric and/or magnetic fields; performing defibrillation by delivering electric energy to the body; detecting electric energy running through the heart with said apparatus, and indicating electric energy applied to the heart. The apparatus for performing the method comprises detection and indications means for performing the method.
Abstract:
Pulse meter comprising a first electrode (4) and second electrode (5), which are adapted to be arranged in contact with a patient body part (9). The first and the second electrode (4, 5) are arranged on a first arm (1) and a second arm (2), respectively. The first and second arm (1, 2) extend out from a central portion (3), and the respective first ends (4a, 5a) of the first and second arm (1, 2) are arranged to be bent away from each other when the pulse meter (10) is being arranged into the applied position on the patient body part (9).
Abstract:
The invention regards a system and a method for monitoring parameters during cardiopulmonary resuscitation, comprising compression measuring means (9, 10) , ventilation measuring means (4, 11) and processing means. If at least one of the measured values deviate from a respective reference range, the processing means provide an indication of the deviation. The invention also regards a device for positioning on a patient's chest during cardiopulmonary resuscitation which measure compression and which comprises a feedback module (13) for providing a tactile output related to the measurements.
Abstract:
Device to be used during chest compression in connection with CPR or for training, and more particular, a device for placement between the hands of a person performing CPR and the chest of a patient or manikin. The device is adapted to emit a sound when the chest compression is performed with a force that exceeds a predetermined value and optionally also emit a sound indication the intended frequency of the chest compression.Different mechanical and electronical embodiments are described, these includes an automatic switch that turns the electronic circuit on when the device is compressed and an embodiment having different predetermined forces depending on which side of the device is facing upwards.
Abstract:
A fetal heart rate measuring assembly (1) comprising a transducer housing (7) with an ultrasound transducer which is adapted to be coupled to the abdomen of a pregnant woman, and a display unit (3) comprising a display (35). A wire (11) extends between the transducer housing (7) and the display unit. The fetal heart rate measuring assembly further comprises a dry electrode pair (23), with which the fetal heart rate measuring assembly is adapted to measure the heart rate of the pregnant woman. The dry electrode pair is arranged on the display unit (3).
Abstract:
The invention relates to a system for monitoring CPR performed on a manikin. The manikin comprising means for measuring at least one first parameter concerning a performed CPR, and a measuring unit for positioning on the chest of a manikin or patient during CPR comprising sensors for measuring at least one second parameter concerning a performed CPR. The system also comprising analyzing means for analyzing said first and second parameters measured during a chosen time period during a performed CPR on said manikin and evaluating the measured parameters.
Abstract:
The invention provides a manikin for training of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) by applying compressions to a chest of the manikin, distinctive in that the chest comprises at least one area or position having sensors for measuring applied force or equivalent arranged, the area or position of said sensor arrangement in substance coincide with or encompass a correct area or position for applying said compressions, the sensor arrangement is operatively connected to a printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) or a card or control device of different type, so as to provide detection of hand position relative to the correct area or point for compression.
Abstract:
This invention relates to a system for monitoring the position of a measuring unit when placed on a person, especially on the chest of a person, the system comprising a drive unit generating a magnetic field oscillating at a predetermined frequency adapted to be positioned on the opposite side of the person, e.g. chest to back dimensions, and the measuring unit being adapted to measure the magnetic field strength, the system including calculating means for calculating the distance between the measuring unit and the drive unit.