Cardiopulmonary resuscitation ventilator and methods
US6155257A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 7, 1998 |
| Grant date | Dec 5, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 7, 2018 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2230/50
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention provides systems and methods for ventilating a patient in association with cardiopulmonary resuscitation procedures. In one exemplary embodiment, a system comprises a ventilator to periodically supply respiratory gases to a patient's lungs. A sensor is provided to detect chest compressions by sensing changes in intrathoracic pressure. A controller is coupled to the sensor and controls actuation of the ventilator after a predetermined number of chest compressions have been detected by the sensor.
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