Belt with detachable bladder for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and circulatory assist
US7104967B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 18, 2005 |
| Grant date | Sep 12, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 18, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S601/07
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An inflatable vest design for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and for cardiac assist. The vest may include a belt that wraps around the chest of a patient, and a removable bladder that is placed against the chest and held in place by the belt. The inflatable bladder expands radially to first conform to a patient's chest, and to apply circumferential pressure to the thorax of the patient. By cyclically inflating the bladder, the vest can be used in CPR and cardiac assist treatments. In addition, alternative vest designs are disclosed showing removable bladders. These vest improvements lower the energy consumption and make smaller and portable cardiopulmonary resuscitation systems more practical.
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