Abstract:
A method for performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation employs an applicator device having a body with an upper surface and a lower surface. The lower surface includes provisions for detachably securing to the patient's chest, such as a vacuum cup or an adhesive layer. For manual resuscitation, the upper surface will include a strap or other means for securing a performer's hand thereto. In an exemplary device, a disc-shaped handle (204) is attached to the upper surface of a vacuum cup applicator (202) by a short connecting stem structure (206). A pressure gauge (224) may be mounted in the handle structure (204), providing a positive and negative for scale to permit the user to monitor the force being applied. For automatic applications, a mechanical drive member will be secured to the upper surface. By alternately pressing and lifting on the applicator device, the patient's chest can be compressed and expanded to improve induced ventilation and circulation.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a device for stabilising unstable pelvic fracture in victims of accident and comprises a belt (1) for fitting around the pelvis/hip region of a victim of accident, means (2, 13) in connection with the belt (1) for securing it in a tightened state against the victim of accident, and at least two first expandable means (3, 4) arranged so as to press against the victim of accident on the back side of his pelvis opposite the pelvic sockets upon expansion and to further tighten the belt (1).
Abstract:
The use of a device (a resuscitator) for performing artificial respiration on patients and a device comprising a bag which, at its one end, is provided with a patient valve, and at its opposite end is provided with an inlet valve for drawing in fresh ambient air. Between the surroundings and the bag interior a small flow-through opening is moreover provided through which the bag may be supplied with the contents of a dosage aerosol for administration by inhalation of pharmacologically active aerosols. This allows for optional use of the resuscitator as an inhalation spacer.
Abstract:
Disposable resuscitator comprising an elastically compressible elongated squeeze bag (1) having a first opening, a one-way valve for the intake of oxygen-containing gas into the bag (1) mounted in said first opening, a second opening which is in airtight communication with a valve housing in the form of a transparent pipe (6) having a pipe stub (40) for the attachment of the resuscitator to a facial mask, and an outlet (32) for exhalation air, the tubular valve housing (6) containing a valve comprising a valve seat (36) and a disc-shaped valve body (34) of an elastomeric material and having a centrally mounted projecting guide pin (35) which is axially displaceable in a hole in the valve seat (36), a body (31) having a central passage (32) forming said outlet for exhalation air being provided in the free end of the transparent pipe (6), said central passage (32) being surrounded by an annular bead (33) which is located co-axially and in contact with the valve member (34), said pipe stub (40) for the attachment of the resuscitator to a facial mask extending from the side of the transparent pipe (6) and being in communication with the zone (42) located between the valve member (34) and the body (31) located in the free end of the transparent pipe (6).
Abstract:
A manikin for practising artificial respiration by the mouth-to mouth or mouth-to-nose method and comprising an inflatable lung element, a chest element and a head element having a cavity containing a replaceable bag surrounded by an elastically expandable cover having a predetermined internal volume in its state of rest, the bag having an air inlet which is airtightly connected with a replaceable mouth and nose element and the cavity in the head element being connected with the lung element through an air duct. The manikin does not malfunction in case of a leakage in the secondary air system.
Abstract:
A manikin for practising artificial respiration by the mouth-to mouth or mouth-to-nose method and comprising an inflatable lung element, a chest element and a head element having a cavity containing a replaceable bag surrounded by an elastically expandable cover having a predetermined internal volume in its state of rest, the bag having an air inlet which is airtightly connected with a replaceable mouth and nose element and the cavity in the head element being connected with the lung element through an air duct. The manikin does not malfunction in case of a leakage in the secondary air system.
Abstract:
A collapsible cervical collar (1) is disclosed with an elongated neck encircling band (2) and a chin support brace (3). The chin support brace (3) has first (26) and second (27) ends and a concave edge (28) separating the first (26) and second (27) ends. A hinge (29) connects the elongated neck encircling band (2) to the chin support brace (3). The hinge (29) enables the chin support brace (3) to rotate more than 180 degrees relative to the elongate neck encircling band (2) from an inoperable or flat condition to an operable three-dimensional condition.
Abstract:
A protective device kit for use in pulmonary ventilation treatment comprising a film mask (1) for positioning over a patient's mouth and nose regions and a one-way valve (3) mounted centrally in the film mask (1) and comprising a valve housing having a valve seat (10) provided with inlet openings and having an internally situated valve flap (14) which, in the closed position of the valve (3), covers the inlet openings (11) of the valve seat (10), one or more outlet openings (16) provided in the side wall of the valve housing, and further comprising a flat box for encasing closely and protecting the film mask in its folded state.