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:
An underwater rescue device, including a cabin provided with a hatch is provided, wherein the hatch is capable to open or close the cabin to form a confined space inside the cabin; a salvage device arranged inside the cabin, comprising a rescue platform and a gripper mechanism arranged on the rescue platform, wherein the rescue platform is movable, the rescue platform is capable to rotate relative to the cabin along at least one rotational axis and is capable to lift and lower to remove the cabin, and the gripper mechanism is configured to grab a drowning person and fix the drowning person on the rescue platform; a cardiopulmonary resuscitation device arranged inside the cabin; a drainage device arranged on the cabin; and a power device arranged on an outer side of the cabin. It has a high degree of automation and can provide immediate rescue for drowning personnel.
Abstract:
Methods and devices are provided for manipulating the glymphatic system to improve cognitive and other cranial or brain functions of a subject. In particular, pressure is alternately applied to the jugular veins on either side of the subject's neck to generate a to and fro movement of cranial fluids.
Abstract:
Methods and apparatus for automated detection of an airway device coupled to an automatic rescue breathing unit (ARBU) are disclosed. The automatic detection apparatus includes a keying system that utilizes color adapters coupled to specific airway devices to indicate to a controller that the airway device is a particular size and has a particular airway protection classification (e.g., protected or unprotected). The controller may then determine the proper rescue breath rate and volume (e.g., tidal volume) based on knowing the size and classification of the airway device. In some instances, the controller may also receive information on chest compressions applied to the patient. Automatic detection of the size and classification of the airway device, along with chest compressions, may improve the process of providing automated rescue breaths to a patient.
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:
A device is provided for controlling the nitric oxide levels within the lungs of a subject. The device comprises a detector for detecting the respiration cycle of the subject and a stimulator for applying an acoustic or vibratory stimulus to the subject. The stimulator is controlled in dependence on the detected respiration cycle. In particular, acoustic stimulation may be provided at the onset of inspiration. In this way, the nitric oxide flow can be controlled in a way to ensure that the paranasal nitric oxide is nearly fully inspired. This provides a higher nitric oxide concentration in the lung/alveoli.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a medical use of water exerting a hydrostatic pressure higher than 1.1 bar, completely surrounding and affecting a patient's organism under total submergence, for use in prophylaxis, physiotherapy, rehabilitation and therapy of disorders, defects and injuries of skeletal system, arthroskeletal system, musculoskeletal system and other body systems such as circulatory system, nervous system, immune system, as well as pain conditions, such as migraine, myalgia and neuralgia, skin diseases, fertility disorders, potency dysfunctions, as well as overweight, obesity and defects of posture. According to the invention the hydrostatic pressure of water is preferably higher than 1.2 bar, and the patient is human being. The invention is of a particular importance in rehabilitation and therapy that follows after aesthetic medicine treatment, after surgeries, after physical injuries of motor system. The solution according to the invention is advantageously used in combination with procedures of classic hydrotherapy, manual therapy, kinesitherapy or combination thereof. It is of a particular benefit to provide air, mixture of gases of a composition different to the composition of air, mixtures of air and oxygen or pure oxygen for breathing (hyperbaric oxygen therapy HBO/HBOT), while the water may be supplemented with various additives appropriate for the kind of an ailment treated, such as mineral, gaseous, herbal, antiinflammatory, antimicrobial including antibacterial additives.
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 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 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.