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Automated cardiopulmonary resuscitation device

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This technology is a cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)-assistive device that performs automated chest compressions that is easily usable by untrained bystanders.

Unmet Need: Cost-effective and user-friendly CPR-assistive device

Acute cardiac arrest is a leading cause of death in the United States, for which cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is often performed as a first-aid measure. However, aside from healthcare professionals, many individuals who may be bystanders in an emergency lack any training in performing CPR safely and effectively; only 40% of adults who experienced cardiac arrest received CPR from a bystander (NIH). Additionally, performing CPR is very labor-intensive. Fatigue while performing CPR may result in decreased force, consistency, and effectiveness of chest compressions. Although CPR-assistive devices have been designed to perform automated chest compressions, they can often be expensive and have variable efficacy and functionality.

The Technology: Simple, affordable automated CPR device

This technology is an affordable and portable CPR-assistive device that performs automated chest compressions. The device is designed to be simple to set up and use, enabling usage of the device by untrained bystanders. This technology can be used to treat out-of-hospital cardiac arrest and increase bystander engagement in emergency situations. This technology can be also used for CPR training, in-hospital cardiac arrests, and to reduce fatigue in emergency personnel performing labor-intensive manual CPR.

Applications:

  • Treatment for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (e.g. restaurants, malls, offices, private homes).
  • Treatment for in-hospital cardiac arrests
  • Tool for increasing bystander engagement in emergency situations
  • Tool for fatigue reduction for emergency personnel performing manual CPR
  • CPR training device

Advantages:

  • Suitable for majority of body types, and can be adapted for infants
  • Upon activation, automatically dials 911 and sends message and location
  • Designed for use in diverse settings, including hospitals, commercial spaces, and residential locations
  • Requires no prior CPR expertise, making it accessible to individuals of all skill levels
  • Enables bystanders to assist in administering CPR without training
  • Compatible with AED; both can be used simultaneously
  • Reduces fatigue while performing CPR
  • Cost-effective
  • Portable

Lead Inventor:

Hadeel Sajidah Abdul-Rehman, B.S.

Patent Information:

Patent Pending

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