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US 2009/0177127 A1Published application
Chest Compression Device with Electro-Stimulation
AssigneeZoll Circulation, Inc.
InventorsDarren R. Sherman, Steven R. Bystrom
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Abstract
A device for performing chest compressions for CPR in coordination with applying electro-stimulus for additional resuscitative actions such as electro-ventilation, electro-counterpulsion, and defibrillation. The device includes a chest compression mechanism, electrodes and power supply for electro-stimulus, and a control system for applying electro-stimulus in coordination with the action of the chest compression mechanism.
Claims5
A device for resuscitating a patient comprising:
- a chest compression device capable of repeatedly compressing the chest of the patient and causing or allowing the chest to expand;
- an electro-stimulation system including defibrillating electrodes connecting the electro-stimulation system to the patient and an electrical generator;
- a controller for coordinating and controlling the chest compression device and the electro-stimulation system to apply electro-stimulation to the defibrillating electrodes after a period of static compression when the chest is allowed to expand.
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