Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a device which automatically gives chest compression and ventilation to a patient. SOLUTION: The device comprises: a chest-compressing equipment which is composed so as to give a compression phase when pressure is applied in order to compress a chest and a non-compression phase when the pressure given to the chest approximately zero; an artificial respirator which is composed so as to give a positive pressure, negative pressure or a pressure of approximately zero to the respiratory tract; a control circuit and a processor which comprises the non-compression phase and the compression phase of systolic phase respectively; and a set comprising a plurality of systolic flow cycles. Additionally, the device is composed so as to recurrently give one or more diastolic flow cycle which comprises the non-compression phase and the compression phase of diastolic phase respectively and scatters among a set of the systolic flow cycle, and the non-compression phase of the diastolic phase is longer than the non-compression phase of the systolic phase. COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT
Abstract:
A personal neck-wearable device is configured to direct a curtain of protective air around the face of a wearer in use to prevent or reduce inhalation of airborne particles and pathogens. The air may be purified using filtration. In an embodiment, the air may be ionised using high voltage to ionise the air molecules with negative ions (anions) having one or more extra electrons, thereby negatively charging the air molecules. The curtain of ionised air molecules surrounds the face of the user and attracts airborne air particles by electrostatic attraction. These particles are then attracted to the nearest surface away from the mouth and nose to thereby reduce the likelihood of inhalation.
Abstract:
A device for cardiopulmonary resuscitation, a pad for assisting with cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and a method for controlling such a device, wherein the parameters of compression depth and frequency of the heart massage, and at least one vital parameter, are continuously monitored, and the parameters of the heart massage within the context of the position of the action of force on the patient's thorax, the direction of the action of force on the patient's thorax, the compression depth and/or the frequency of the heart massage are optimized on the basis of the individual anatomy of the patient.
Abstract:
A system for assisting with a cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) treatment being administered to a patient. In one aspect, the system includes electrodes to provide an ECG signal of the patient, one or more sensors configured to measure an intrinsic myocardial wall movement of the patient, and one or more processors. The one or more processors are configured to perform operations including: during the CPR treatment being administered to the patient, receiving an input from the sensor(s), processing the input from the sensor(s) and the ECG signal, determining, based on processing, whether the intrinsic myocardial wall movement is indicative of a perfusion movement of the patient's heart, and providing an indication to a user of the system based on the determination.
Abstract:
A system for patient rehabilitation is disclosed. The system includes a first movable frame including an articulating bed, wherein the bed is configured to be selectively articulated to an inclined position, a suspension system, wherein the suspension system is disposed within the articulating bed and is selectively adjustable to accommodate varying patient height, a harness, wherein the harness is selectively engageable with the suspension system, wherein the harness is selectively adjustable to accommodate varying patient sizes, a second movable frame including a walker, wherein the walker includes a pair of legs and a motor, wherein approximation of the two movable frames permits the patient to easily utilize the walker from the bed. A method of using the system for patient rehabilitation is also disclosed.
Abstract:
Systems and methods for assisting respiration extrathoracically, particularly useful for augmenting respiration in neonatal patients, including providing a positive pressure to a torso area of a patient. The positive pressure may be delivered to the torso area of the patient while the torso area is exposed to an ambient pressure, such as by providing positive pressure with high frequency gas jets that are positioned in proximity to the torso area. The positive pressure may be delivered to different parts of the torso area of the patient at different times, such as by controlling gas jets independently. The positive pressure may also be controlled in coordination with a gas flow and concentration to the patient's airway, such as by increasing the positive pressure as a gas flow pressure delivered to the patient's airway is reduced. The gas flow to the patient's airway may be provided by, for example, a high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC) mechanism or a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) mechanism that is controlled in coordination with the positive pressure based upon a desired respiratory function of the patient. The control of the gas flow and the positive pressure may be based on an input of patient monitored parameters and/or calculated values based on the patient monitored parameters.
Abstract:
A system includes a guidance device that provides feedback to a user to compress a patient's chest at a rate of between about 90 and 110 compressions per minute and at a depth of between about 4.5 centimeters to about 6 centimeters. The system includes a pressure regulation system having a pressure-responsive valve that is configured to be coupled to a patient's airway. The pressure-responsive valve is configured to remain closed during successive chest compressions in order to permit removal at least about 200 ml from the lungs in order to lower intracranial pressure to improve survival with favorable neurological function. The pressure-responsive valve is configured to remain closed until the negative pressure within the patient's airway reaches about −7 cm H2O, at which time the pressure-responsive valve is configured to open to provide respiratory gases to flow to the lungs through the pressure-responsive valve.
Abstract translation:系统包括引导装置,其向用户提供反馈,以每分钟约90至110次按压之间的速度和约4.5厘米至约6厘米之间的深度压缩患者的胸部。 该系统包括压力调节系统,其具有被配置为联接到患者气道的压力响应阀。 压力响应阀被配置为在连续的胸部按压期间保持关闭,以便允许从肺部移除至少约200ml,以便降低颅内压力以改善具有有利的神经功能的存活。 压力响应阀构造成保持关闭,直到患者气道内的负压达到约-7cm H 2 O,此时压力响应阀构造成打开以提供呼吸气体通过压力 - 响应阀。
Abstract:
A method for regulating gas flows into and out of a patient includes repetitively forcing respiratory gases out of the lungs. Respiratory gases are prevented from entering back into the lungs during a time between when respiratory gases are forced out of the lungs. Periodically, an oxygen-containing gas is supplied to the lungs.
Abstract:
A system for performing simultaneous ventilation and resuscitation of a patient includes an oxygen source, at least one inspiration control valve, a breathing apparatus, at least one expiration control valve, at least one indicator, and at least one timer. The breathing apparatus is configured to form an air seal with at least a portion of the patient's respiratory tract such that a gas including oxygen can flow from the oxygen source to the lungs. The at least one expiration control valve being configured to selectively actuate an exhalation valve. The at least one indicator for indicating when a rescuer should perform a chest compression. The at least one timer for synchronizing actuation of the at least one inspiration control valve, the at least one expiration control valve, and the indicator, thereby enabling continuous compressions to be provided to the patient while the patient undergoes inspiration and expiration.