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Ventilation device and method for CPR

US8875708B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

LAERDAL MEDICAL AS · NO

Inventors

Jon Nysaether · Oslo, NO
Kenneth George Morallee · Orpington, GB
Joar Eilevstjonn · Sandnes, NO

Key dates

Filing date	Apr 17, 2009
Grant date	Nov 4, 2014
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Sep 3, 2032

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61M2205/583
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Embodiments are directed to a ventilation device and method to be used on a patient during CPR. In one embodiment, the ventilation device comprises a housing having at least one opening for interfacing with a patient's airway, at least one valve configured to permit outflow of respiratory gases/air from the airway to ambient, a release mechanism for opening and closing an inlet passage to permit inflow of respiratory gases/air to the airway, and a control device for controlling the opening/closing of the inlet passage.

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