Devices and methods for monitoring chest compressions
US8333720B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 30, 2008 |
| Grant date | Dec 18, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 20, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61H2201/5084
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for monitoring chest compressions using a compression member includes measuring a force exerted by the compression member, measuring a displacement of the compression member, providing a chest stiffness function representing the relationship between force and displacement based on values derived from the measured force and the measured displacement, and analyzing linearity of the chest stiffness function. Embodiments of the invention also include devices for performing the method.
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