Method and apparatus for enhancement of chest compressions during CPR
US7220235B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 6, 2003 |
| Grant date | May 22, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 20, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01H2215/004
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus for assisting a rescuer in performing chest compressions during CPR on a victim, the apparatus comprising a pad or other structure configured to be applied to the chest near or at the location at which the rescuer applies force to produce the chest compressions, at least one sensor connected to the pad, the sensor being configured to sense movement of the chest or force applied to the chest, processing circuitry for processing the output of the sensor to determine whether the rescuer is substantially releasing the chest following chest compressions, and at least one prompting element connected to the processing circuitry for providing the rescuer with information as to whether the chest is being substantially released following chest compressions.
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