Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To promote effective application of CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) by performing the measurement and indication of chest compression.SOLUTION: A displacement detector produces a displacement indication signal indicative of the displacement of the chest toward the CPR recipient's spine. A signaling mechanism provides chest compression indication signals directing a chest compression force being applied to the chest and a frequency of such compressions. An automated controller and an automated constricting device may be provided for applying CPR to the recipient in an automated fashion. The automated controller receives the chest compression indication signals from the signaling mechanism, and, in accordance with the signals, controls the force and frequency of constrictions. A system may be provided with a tilt compensator comprising a tilt sensor mechanism outputting a tilt compensation signal indicative of the extent of tilt of the device, and may be further provided with an adjuster for adjusting the distance value in accordance with the tilt compensation signal. An ECG signal processor may be provided which removes the CPR-induced artifact from a measured ECG signal obtained during the administration of CPR.
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To promote effective application of CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) by performing the measurement and indication of chest compression.SOLUTION: A displacement detector produces a displacement indication signal indicative of the displacement of the chest toward the CPR recipient's spine. A signaling mechanism provides chest compression indication signals directing a chest compression force being applied to the chest and a frequency of such compressions. An automated controller and an automated constricting device may be provided for applying CPR to the recipient in an automated fashion. The automated controller receives the chest compression indication signals from the signaling mechanism, and, in accordance with the signals, controls the force and frequency of constrictions. A system may be provided with a tilt compensator comprising a tilt sensor mechanism outputting a tilt compensation signal indicative of the extent of tilt of the device, and may be further provided with an adjuster for adjusting the distance value in accordance with the tilt compensation signal. An ECG signal processor may be provided which removes the CPR-induced artifact from a measured ECG signal obtained during the administration of CPR.
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a device for estimating an actual electrocardiogram signal of a patient while carrying out compression treatment of a thorax of the patient.SOLUTION: A system for determining compression depth that carries out cardio-pulmonary resuscitation treatment to a patient includes: a compression monitor for operating in accordance with a thorax of the patient to generate an acceleration signal; a reference sensor for operating in accordance with a plain surface that supports the patient to generate a reference signal; and a processor that is configured to determine the compression depth by the combination of the acceleration signal and the reference signal, so that the compression depth is determined by calculating the movement of the plain.
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide, in one embodiment, a device for estimating an actual electrocardiogram (ECG) signal of a patient while performing chest compressions.SOLUTION: The device for estimating an actual ECG signal includes: an instrument for performing chest compressions on a patient; a detector for sensing the ECG signal of the patient, the means for sensing the ECG signal capable of producing a measured ECG signal corresponding to the measured value of the ECG signal of the patient, wherein the ECG signal comprises an actual component and a noise component; a compression sensor operably connected to the means for performing chest compressions, the compression sensor capable of producing a compression signal corresponding to the presence of a chest compression; and a processor operably connected to the compression sensor and to the means for sensing the ECG signal, the processor capable of producing an estimated actual ECG signal corresponding to the estimated actual ECG signal of the patient.
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To promote effective application of CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) by performing the measurement and indication of chest compression.SOLUTION: A displacement detector produces a displacement indication signal indicative of the displacement of the chest toward the CPR recipient's spine. A signaling mechanism provides chest compression indication signals directing a chest compression force being applied to the chest and a frequency of such compressions. An automated controller and an automated constricting device may be provided for applying CPR to the recipient in an automated fashion. The automated controller receives the chest compression indication signals from the signaling mechanism, and, in accordance with the signals, controls the force and frequency of constrictions. A system may be provided with a tilt compensator comprising a tilt sensor mechanism outputting a tilt compensation signal indicative of the extent of tilt of the device, and may be further provided with an adjuster for adjusting the distance value in accordance with the tilt compensation signal. An ECG signal processor may be provided which removes the CPR-induced artifact from a measured ECG signal obtained during the administration of CPR.
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To promote the effective administration of CPR by measuring and directing chest compressions. SOLUTION: A displacement detector produces a displacement indicative signal indicative of the displacement of the CPR recipient's chest toward the recipient's spine. A signaling mechanism provides chest compression indication signals directing a chest compression force being applied to the chest and a frequency of such compressions. An automated controller and an automated constricting device may be provided for applying CPR to the recipient in an automated fashion. The automated controller receives the chest compression indication signals from the signaling mechanism, and controls the force and frequency of constrictions in accordance with the chest compression indication signals. A system may be provided with a tilt compensator comprising a tilt sensor mechanism outputting a tilt compensation signal indicative of the extent of tilt of the device, and may be further provided with an adjuster for adjusting the distance value in accordance with the tilt compensation signal. An ECG signal processor may be provided which removes the CPR-induced artifact from an ECG signal measured during the administration of CPR. COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To easily succeed in revival by eliminating artifact induced by CPR from an ECG signal. SOLUTION: An ECG signal processor includes: a first input part for receiving a measured operating signal indicative of the operation of the chest toward the CPR recipient's spine while CPR is performed to the CPR recipient by a rescue person; a second input part for receiving an ECG signal measured while the CPR is performed; a CPR inducing artifact specifying device for receiving the measured operating signal and ECG signal and specifying artifact included in the ECG signal and induced by the CPR; and a CPR induced artifact eliminator for generating an ECG signal from which artifact is eliminated. COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To promote effective application of CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) by performing the measurement and indication of chest compression.SOLUTION: A displacement detector produces a displacement indication signal indicative of the displacement of the chest toward the CPR recipient's spine. A signaling mechanism provides chest compression indication signals directing a chest compression force being applied to the chest and a frequency of such compressions. An automated controller and an automated constricting device may be provided for applying CPR to the recipient in an automated fashion. The automated controller receives the chest compression indication signals from the signaling mechanism, and, in accordance with the signals, controls the force and frequency of constrictions. A system may be provided with a tilt compensator comprising a tilt sensor mechanism outputting a tilt compensation signal indicative of the extent of tilt of the device, and may be further provided with an adjuster for adjusting the distance value in accordance with the tilt compensation signal. An ECG signal processor may be provided which removes the CPR-induced artifact from a measured ECG signal obtained during the administration of CPR.
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a device for determining the depth of chest compression. SOLUTION: The device includes: an accelerometer capable of producing an acceleration signal of chest compressions; a processor for producing an estimated actual acceleration signal from the acceleration signal; and a means for integrating the acceleration signal, the means for integrating capable of producing an estimated actual depth signal corresponding to the estimated actual depth of chest compressions. The processor includes: a system identifier capable of producing an estimated noise signal corresponding to the noise component of the acceleration signal, wherein the system identifier produces the estimated noise signal by processing the measured acceleration and at least one error source reference; and a means for combining signals capable of combining the acceleration signal and the estimated noise signal to produce the estimated actual acceleration signal. COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a device for estimating an actual electrocardiogram signal while carrying out compression treatment of a patient's thorax. SOLUTION: The device for estimating the actual electrocardiogram signal has: a means to carry out the compression treatment of the patient's thorax; a means to detect the patient's electrocardiogram signal, which is a means capable of generating a measured electrocardiogram signal equivalent to the measurement value of the patient's electrocardiogram signal including an actual component and a noise component; a compression sensor operably connected to the compression treatment execution means and capable of generating a compression signal showing the execution of the thoracic compression; and a processor operably connected to the compression sensor and the electrocardiogram signal detection means and capable of generating the estimated actual electrocardiogram signal equivalent to the estimated actual electrocardiogram signal. COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT