CPR protector
US6360125B1 · kind B1 · utility
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 21, 1998 |
| Grant date | Mar 19, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 21, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/39044
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Apparatus is provided for use during the treatment of a victim undergoing cardiac arrest, to facilitate treatment by chest compression as well as by shocks from an automatic defribrillator. The apparatus includes a sheet of dielectric material that covers much of the victim to electrically isolate a rescuer who is performing chest compressions, from the victim to whom electric shocks are being delivered. Defribrillator electrodes are mounted on the lower face of the sheet and are connected to the defribillator. The sheet extends down along the sides of the victim to isolate the rescuer, who is either standing or kneeling beside the victim to apply chest compressions.
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