CA1090226A - External cardiac resuscitation aid - Google Patents
External cardiac resuscitation aidInfo
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- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
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- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
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Abstract
ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE
Effectiveness and safety of external cardiac resuscitation if increased by the use of a small inflatable "pillow" which has a pressure gauge calibrated to read out the downward force applied to the victim's chest. The device is placed on the victim's chest and force is applied onto the device allowing the user to observe and control the force being applied to the victim.
Effectiveness and safety of external cardiac resuscitation if increased by the use of a small inflatable "pillow" which has a pressure gauge calibrated to read out the downward force applied to the victim's chest. The device is placed on the victim's chest and force is applied onto the device allowing the user to observe and control the force being applied to the victim.
Description
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This invention relates to a small inflatable "pillow"
provided with a pressure gauge for enabling a rescuer ~o accurately control the force applied to the victim's chest when administering external cardiac resuscitation.
When the heart is stopped as a result of injury, poisoning, electric shock, heart attack or other causes, circulation sufficient to maintain life may be maintained by therhythmic application of the correct amount of pressure to the chest.
This technique is known as manual, external, cardiac compression, and when combined with artificial respiration it is called cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
In adult males, for example, the correct pressure or Eoroe is approximately ninety pounds. If too little pressure is applied the circulation created, if any, will not be sufficient to prevent brain damage or even death. On the other hand, if the pressure applîed is too great, broken ribs, punctured lungs and other damage may result. Further, application of pressure on too small an area of the chest can more readily result in broken ribs and other damage, for example, if the knuckles of the rescuer's hand are pressing on the victim's ribs. Also, if the pressure is not applied evenly but applied in quick jabs, the likelihood of injury is increased, and if the pressure is not applied rhythmically and with proper timing, satisfactory results may not be obtained.
Therefore, it is an object of this invention to provide a method and apparatus whereby the pressure applied during external cardiac resuscitation may be observed by the person administering such aid.
",,~, ~09~Z26 It is a further object of this invention to provide an inexpensive and compact device which will indicate the amount of pressure or force applied during external cardiac resuscitation.
- la -It is also an obj ect of this invention to provide an inexpensive and compact pressure distribution device which optionally may not have the pressure measuring and indicating means.
It is another object of this invention to provide one or more of the above described devices with a timing indication means to insure that the rescuer will use the appropriate rhythm in the application of external cardiac resuscitation.
It is a further object of the invention to provide the above-mentioned devices with an adhesive backing so that the device need only be located in the proper position on the victim one time.
Additional objects and advantages of the invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description or may be learned by practice of the invention. The objects and advantages are realized and attained by means of the instrumentalities and combinations particularly pointed out in the appended claims.
To achieve these and other objects the present invention provides for an inflatable structure of heavy vinyl or other suitable material approximately three inches square and two inches high ~when inflated) having a pressure indicating device such as a pressure gauge associated there-with. The structure is inflated by mouth through a suitable inflation valve such as are found on air mattresses. The gauge may be calibrated to indicate the Pressure or force a~lied to a victim by placing the inflatable structure on a spring weight scale and applying various pressures (especially ~oaoz26 in the ran~e required for external ca~diac resuscitation~ on the structure and recording these pressures from the spring weight scale onto the face of the pressure gauge indicator face. In experiments it has been found that a pressure of eight pounds per square inch on the gauge is representative of a downward force on the inflatable structure of ninety pounds.
In use, the above described external cardiac resuscitation aid is inflated by mouth and placed on a victim's chest over the lower sternum, and pressure or ~orce is applied to theviGtrm'~schest directly thro~lgh the device. The user will o~serve the gauge to cbtain a substantially instanteous reading each ti~e he applies pressure (about once per second~ to he sure that the proper pressure is attained.
In another embodiment a timing device such as an easily readable stop watch may be attached to the device to enable the rescuer to maintain the proper rhythm. Any other suitable adjustable timing device can be used using audible and/or visual signals, as an example. Electronic or other timing means and even a compact metronome device could be used. For example, with two rescuers the rhythm should be one compression and relaxation per second (compression comprising one half second relaxation one half second).
In another embodiment, the timing means may be an integral part of the pressure gauge, for example, the pressure gauge may be designed so that an appropriate time interval, e.g. one half second, is required for the pressure indicator pointer to relax to zero. Ideally, this timing feature is adjustable to suit diferent circumstances.
The resiliency of the inflatable "pillow" or other pressure applying means is a valuable feature of the invention.
This resiliency tends to reduce the chances of damage or injury to the patient when administering cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) by virtue of the fact that it provides ~O~OZZ6 for an even distribution of pressure. Further, it tends to absorb the harmful effects of improperly applied (CPR), such as sharp jabs rather than even, regular compressions.
The "pillow" acts as a resilient force equalizing and transmit-ting member and as a force receiving and transmitting means by evenly aistributing the force applied directly thereto by the rescuer and by transmitting that force to the patient's ches~.
Accordingly, one embodiment of the invention would consist simply in an inflatable "pillow" or other similarly shaped structure of suitable material such as foam rubber for the application of CPR. Such a device would be of value even though it did not have the pressure sensing and pressure indicating means and other features described above. However, it could include these additional features or any combination thereof, including the use of the timing means.
Further improvement to the above-described embodiments is the provision of a pressure sensitive adhesive surface, such as medical adhesive tape, on the bottom of the "pillow"
or resilient cushion. This adhesive would have a peel-off cover. Thus, the rescuer need only locate the proper position for the device, peel off the cover and apply it to the victim's chest. Then, should the rescuer have to stop the CPR for an interval because of moving or transporting the victim or to apply mouth-to-mouth resuscitation (one man rescue) the rescuer will not lose time in reapplying CPR because the device will have remained in the proper position on the victim's chest. Further, the chance of causing damage by inadvertently applying pressure in the wrong place will be greatly reduced.
~ny type of suitable pressure-sensing device coupled with a suitable pressure indicating means may be employed in the practice of this invention. For example, an electrical lO~OZZ6 transducer might be used to sense pressure in the inflatable "pillow" or might be used to sense the direct pressure applied through the resilient cushion to the victim. Pressure indicating means may be a visual and/or an audible signal.
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This invention relates to a small inflatable "pillow"
provided with a pressure gauge for enabling a rescuer ~o accurately control the force applied to the victim's chest when administering external cardiac resuscitation.
When the heart is stopped as a result of injury, poisoning, electric shock, heart attack or other causes, circulation sufficient to maintain life may be maintained by therhythmic application of the correct amount of pressure to the chest.
This technique is known as manual, external, cardiac compression, and when combined with artificial respiration it is called cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
In adult males, for example, the correct pressure or Eoroe is approximately ninety pounds. If too little pressure is applied the circulation created, if any, will not be sufficient to prevent brain damage or even death. On the other hand, if the pressure applîed is too great, broken ribs, punctured lungs and other damage may result. Further, application of pressure on too small an area of the chest can more readily result in broken ribs and other damage, for example, if the knuckles of the rescuer's hand are pressing on the victim's ribs. Also, if the pressure is not applied evenly but applied in quick jabs, the likelihood of injury is increased, and if the pressure is not applied rhythmically and with proper timing, satisfactory results may not be obtained.
Therefore, it is an object of this invention to provide a method and apparatus whereby the pressure applied during external cardiac resuscitation may be observed by the person administering such aid.
",,~, ~09~Z26 It is a further object of this invention to provide an inexpensive and compact device which will indicate the amount of pressure or force applied during external cardiac resuscitation.
- la -It is also an obj ect of this invention to provide an inexpensive and compact pressure distribution device which optionally may not have the pressure measuring and indicating means.
It is another object of this invention to provide one or more of the above described devices with a timing indication means to insure that the rescuer will use the appropriate rhythm in the application of external cardiac resuscitation.
It is a further object of the invention to provide the above-mentioned devices with an adhesive backing so that the device need only be located in the proper position on the victim one time.
Additional objects and advantages of the invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description or may be learned by practice of the invention. The objects and advantages are realized and attained by means of the instrumentalities and combinations particularly pointed out in the appended claims.
To achieve these and other objects the present invention provides for an inflatable structure of heavy vinyl or other suitable material approximately three inches square and two inches high ~when inflated) having a pressure indicating device such as a pressure gauge associated there-with. The structure is inflated by mouth through a suitable inflation valve such as are found on air mattresses. The gauge may be calibrated to indicate the Pressure or force a~lied to a victim by placing the inflatable structure on a spring weight scale and applying various pressures (especially ~oaoz26 in the ran~e required for external ca~diac resuscitation~ on the structure and recording these pressures from the spring weight scale onto the face of the pressure gauge indicator face. In experiments it has been found that a pressure of eight pounds per square inch on the gauge is representative of a downward force on the inflatable structure of ninety pounds.
In use, the above described external cardiac resuscitation aid is inflated by mouth and placed on a victim's chest over the lower sternum, and pressure or ~orce is applied to theviGtrm'~schest directly thro~lgh the device. The user will o~serve the gauge to cbtain a substantially instanteous reading each ti~e he applies pressure (about once per second~ to he sure that the proper pressure is attained.
In another embodiment a timing device such as an easily readable stop watch may be attached to the device to enable the rescuer to maintain the proper rhythm. Any other suitable adjustable timing device can be used using audible and/or visual signals, as an example. Electronic or other timing means and even a compact metronome device could be used. For example, with two rescuers the rhythm should be one compression and relaxation per second (compression comprising one half second relaxation one half second).
In another embodiment, the timing means may be an integral part of the pressure gauge, for example, the pressure gauge may be designed so that an appropriate time interval, e.g. one half second, is required for the pressure indicator pointer to relax to zero. Ideally, this timing feature is adjustable to suit diferent circumstances.
The resiliency of the inflatable "pillow" or other pressure applying means is a valuable feature of the invention.
This resiliency tends to reduce the chances of damage or injury to the patient when administering cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) by virtue of the fact that it provides ~O~OZZ6 for an even distribution of pressure. Further, it tends to absorb the harmful effects of improperly applied (CPR), such as sharp jabs rather than even, regular compressions.
The "pillow" acts as a resilient force equalizing and transmit-ting member and as a force receiving and transmitting means by evenly aistributing the force applied directly thereto by the rescuer and by transmitting that force to the patient's ches~.
Accordingly, one embodiment of the invention would consist simply in an inflatable "pillow" or other similarly shaped structure of suitable material such as foam rubber for the application of CPR. Such a device would be of value even though it did not have the pressure sensing and pressure indicating means and other features described above. However, it could include these additional features or any combination thereof, including the use of the timing means.
Further improvement to the above-described embodiments is the provision of a pressure sensitive adhesive surface, such as medical adhesive tape, on the bottom of the "pillow"
or resilient cushion. This adhesive would have a peel-off cover. Thus, the rescuer need only locate the proper position for the device, peel off the cover and apply it to the victim's chest. Then, should the rescuer have to stop the CPR for an interval because of moving or transporting the victim or to apply mouth-to-mouth resuscitation (one man rescue) the rescuer will not lose time in reapplying CPR because the device will have remained in the proper position on the victim's chest. Further, the chance of causing damage by inadvertently applying pressure in the wrong place will be greatly reduced.
~ny type of suitable pressure-sensing device coupled with a suitable pressure indicating means may be employed in the practice of this invention. For example, an electrical lO~OZZ6 transducer might be used to sense pressure in the inflatable "pillow" or might be used to sense the direct pressure applied through the resilient cushion to the victim. Pressure indicating means may be a visual and/or an audible signal.
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The accompanying dra~ings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this spec~ication, illustrate the invention, and together, with the description serve to explain the principles of the invention.
Figure 1 is a perspective view of one embodiment of the invention;
Figure 2 shows a section of another embodiment of the invention;
Figure 3 is a cross-section of a further embodiment of the invention;
Figure ~ is a cross-section of still another embodiment of the invention and Figure 5 is a view illustrating the application of CPR
using the cushion or pillow of this invention.
With reference now to the drawings, wherein like reference characters designate like or corresponding parts throughout the several views, there is shown in Figure 1 an inflatable "pillow" of vinyl or other suitable material 1 with an inflation valve 2, such as found in air mattresses and children's inflatable toys. The inflatable structure 1 is also provided with a pressure gauge 3 which measures the pressure inside the inflatable structure 1. The pressure gauge
The accompanying dra~ings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this spec~ication, illustrate the invention, and together, with the description serve to explain the principles of the invention.
Figure 1 is a perspective view of one embodiment of the invention;
Figure 2 shows a section of another embodiment of the invention;
Figure 3 is a cross-section of a further embodiment of the invention;
Figure ~ is a cross-section of still another embodiment of the invention and Figure 5 is a view illustrating the application of CPR
using the cushion or pillow of this invention.
With reference now to the drawings, wherein like reference characters designate like or corresponding parts throughout the several views, there is shown in Figure 1 an inflatable "pillow" of vinyl or other suitable material 1 with an inflation valve 2, such as found in air mattresses and children's inflatable toys. The inflatable structure 1 is also provided with a pressure gauge 3 which measures the pressure inside the inflatable structure 1. The pressure gauge
3 indicates the downward force exerted on the structure 1, which force is related to but not necessarily equal to the pressure inside the structure 1. Optional instructions 4 may be printed on the top of the inflatable portion of the external cardiac resuscitation aid. In addition a timing means (not shown) may be used in conjunction with pressure gauge 3 to enable proper ~hythmical application of CPR.
Figure 2 is a cross-sectional view of a similar embodiment with optional improvements. Inflatable vinyl pillow 11 is provided with one way inflation valve and tube 13.
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In~lation valve 13 is optional i~ the dev~ce is provided with its own sealed-in supply of air or other fluid. An optional, resilient, porous, foam rubber or porous foam plastic pad 12 may be located inside the inflatable or inflated vinyl pillow 11 to permit continued use of the pillow even if it becomes punctured and unable to hold air. Optional adhesive layer 14 may be located on the bottom surface of the pillow covered by remova~le sheet 15.
A flexible instruction sheet 16 showing detailed instructions for CPR is attached both to the pillow and to pressure gauge 17.
Instructions 16 and the face of pressure gauge 17 may be provided with luminous lettering or other indicia for use when no light is available. Pressure gauge 17 may be optionally designed so that the pressure indicator needle requires one half second or some other predetermined time interval to relax back to zero to provide for a timing reference for the rescuer. Another optional feature may provide for this relaxation time interval to be adjustable. This timing feature is illustrated in Figure 2 by 17' and other timing means not specifically described herein may also be used. Hollow tube 18 conducts fluid pressure from the interior 11' of pillow 11 to pressure gauge 17 so that the force and pressure exerted by the rescuer on the pillow is registered on gauge 17.
With reference now to Figure 3, cushion or pillow 19 is constructed of suitably resilient foam rubber or foam plastic or other suitable material 12 to provide even pressure distri-bution in the application of CPR and to lessen harmful effects of improperly applied CPR. Optionally, instruction sheet 16 may also be provided attached to cushion 19. Though not shown, adhesive layer and removable sheet 14, 15 of Figure 2 may be attached to the bottom of cushion 19.
Figure 4 shows an inflatable pillow 20 which has an inflation tube and valve 13. Instruction sheet 16 is also ~Z2~;
attachea to inflatable pillow 2a. The pillow ~ay be con$tructea of vinyl or other suitable material. This embodiment has the advantage, that it may be deflated and easily carried on the person or stored in a small space. Though not shown, the adhesive features 14 and 15 of Figure 2 may also be provided with this unit.
The present invention provides for an inexpensive, portable, and compact device and method for assisting a rescuer in applying CPR by indicating the amount of pressure applied.
The device may also provide for a predetermined time interval for relaxation to zero of the pressure gauge whereby a timing reference is also provided for the rescuer and whereby the correct rhythm can be followed in applying CPR. Studies have shown that up to 40~ of persons trained in CPR forget the proper CPR
techniques three months after having been trained. This invention enables anyone to properly administer CPR, even those who are untrained or those who have forgotten their training.
The invention in its broader aspects is not limited to the specific details shown and described, and departures may be made from such details without departing from the principles of the invention and without sacri~icing its chief advantages.
Figure 2 is a cross-sectional view of a similar embodiment with optional improvements. Inflatable vinyl pillow 11 is provided with one way inflation valve and tube 13.
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In~lation valve 13 is optional i~ the dev~ce is provided with its own sealed-in supply of air or other fluid. An optional, resilient, porous, foam rubber or porous foam plastic pad 12 may be located inside the inflatable or inflated vinyl pillow 11 to permit continued use of the pillow even if it becomes punctured and unable to hold air. Optional adhesive layer 14 may be located on the bottom surface of the pillow covered by remova~le sheet 15.
A flexible instruction sheet 16 showing detailed instructions for CPR is attached both to the pillow and to pressure gauge 17.
Instructions 16 and the face of pressure gauge 17 may be provided with luminous lettering or other indicia for use when no light is available. Pressure gauge 17 may be optionally designed so that the pressure indicator needle requires one half second or some other predetermined time interval to relax back to zero to provide for a timing reference for the rescuer. Another optional feature may provide for this relaxation time interval to be adjustable. This timing feature is illustrated in Figure 2 by 17' and other timing means not specifically described herein may also be used. Hollow tube 18 conducts fluid pressure from the interior 11' of pillow 11 to pressure gauge 17 so that the force and pressure exerted by the rescuer on the pillow is registered on gauge 17.
With reference now to Figure 3, cushion or pillow 19 is constructed of suitably resilient foam rubber or foam plastic or other suitable material 12 to provide even pressure distri-bution in the application of CPR and to lessen harmful effects of improperly applied CPR. Optionally, instruction sheet 16 may also be provided attached to cushion 19. Though not shown, adhesive layer and removable sheet 14, 15 of Figure 2 may be attached to the bottom of cushion 19.
Figure 4 shows an inflatable pillow 20 which has an inflation tube and valve 13. Instruction sheet 16 is also ~Z2~;
attachea to inflatable pillow 2a. The pillow ~ay be con$tructea of vinyl or other suitable material. This embodiment has the advantage, that it may be deflated and easily carried on the person or stored in a small space. Though not shown, the adhesive features 14 and 15 of Figure 2 may also be provided with this unit.
The present invention provides for an inexpensive, portable, and compact device and method for assisting a rescuer in applying CPR by indicating the amount of pressure applied.
The device may also provide for a predetermined time interval for relaxation to zero of the pressure gauge whereby a timing reference is also provided for the rescuer and whereby the correct rhythm can be followed in applying CPR. Studies have shown that up to 40~ of persons trained in CPR forget the proper CPR
techniques three months after having been trained. This invention enables anyone to properly administer CPR, even those who are untrained or those who have forgotten their training.
The invention in its broader aspects is not limited to the specific details shown and described, and departures may be made from such details without departing from the principles of the invention and without sacri~icing its chief advantages.
Claims (43)
1. Apparatus for use in administering cardiopulmonary resuscitation to a prone, face-up human patient, comprising:
means for placement on the chest of the patient between a user's hands and the patient's chest for receiving and transmitting forces to the patient's chest, the forces applied by placing the user's hands directly onto the receiving and transmitting means during cardiopulmonary resuscitation;
means in operative relationship with said receiving and transmitting means for sensing the forces directly applied to said receiving and transmitting means by the user's hands; and means configured to be normally and easily placed on the chest of the patient during use and in operative relationship with said sensing means and with said receiving and transmitting means for indicating the forces applied to the patient's chest.
means for placement on the chest of the patient between a user's hands and the patient's chest for receiving and transmitting forces to the patient's chest, the forces applied by placing the user's hands directly onto the receiving and transmitting means during cardiopulmonary resuscitation;
means in operative relationship with said receiving and transmitting means for sensing the forces directly applied to said receiving and transmitting means by the user's hands; and means configured to be normally and easily placed on the chest of the patient during use and in operative relationship with said sensing means and with said receiving and transmitting means for indicating the forces applied to the patient's chest.
2. Apparatus as in claim 1 wherein said receiving and transmitting means is inflatable and further including means attached to said receiving and transmitting means for enabling inflation thereof.
3. Apparatus for use in administering manual cardio-pulmonary resuscitation to a human patient comprising:
force sensing means to be placed on the chest of the patient and beneath a user's hands for sensing the force applied by the user's hands via said sensing means to the patient's chest during resuscitation efforts; and means in operative relationship with said sensing means for indicating the force applied by the user's hands to the sensing means and to the patient's chest.
force sensing means to be placed on the chest of the patient and beneath a user's hands for sensing the force applied by the user's hands via said sensing means to the patient's chest during resuscitation efforts; and means in operative relationship with said sensing means for indicating the force applied by the user's hands to the sensing means and to the patient's chest.
4. Apparatus for use by a rescuer in administering manual, emergency, external cardiac massage to a prone face-up, human patient displaying symptoms of cardiac arrest, said apparatus consisting essentially of:
a resilient, force receiving and transmitting member configured to be placed on the chest of said prone, face-up patient to receive a downward, periodic force applied by the hands of said rescuer to create blood circulation within the patient;
means configured to be normally placed on the chest of the patient during use and operatively connected to said member for sensing and indicating the amount of said force applied by the rescuer; and timing means in operative relationship with said indicating means for enabling said indicating means to relax from a first predetermined reading to a second predetermined reading during a predetermined time interval when said force is removed by the rescuer from said resilient member.
a resilient, force receiving and transmitting member configured to be placed on the chest of said prone, face-up patient to receive a downward, periodic force applied by the hands of said rescuer to create blood circulation within the patient;
means configured to be normally placed on the chest of the patient during use and operatively connected to said member for sensing and indicating the amount of said force applied by the rescuer; and timing means in operative relationship with said indicating means for enabling said indicating means to relax from a first predetermined reading to a second predetermined reading during a predetermined time interval when said force is removed by the rescuer from said resilient member.
5. Apparatus as in claim 4 wherein said timing means is adjustable to selectively adjust said time interval.
6. Apparatus as in claim 5 further consisting essentially of adhesive material affixed to said resilient member for enabling the member to be fixedly positioned on the patient's chest.
7. Apparatus as in claim 6 further consisting essentially of a sheet member removably positioned over said adhesive material.
8. Apparatus as in claim 4 wherein said resilient member is inflatable and further consisting essentially of means attached to said inflatable member for enabling inflation of said resilient member.
9. Apparatus as in claim 8 further consisting essentially of a porous, foam pad located within said inflatable member for enabling continued use of the apparatus even though said inflatable member becomes uninflatable.
10. Apparatus for use by a rescuer in administering manual, external cardiac massage to a human patient, comprising:
means configured to be placed on the chest of the patient between the rescuer's hands and the patient's chest for receiving force applied by placing the rescuer's hands onto the receiving means and for transmitting the force to the chest of the patient; and means operatively connected to said receiving and transmitting means and configured to be normally placed on the chest of the patient during use for sensing and indicating the amount of said force applied by the rescuer by placing the rescuer's hands onto the receiving means.
means configured to be placed on the chest of the patient between the rescuer's hands and the patient's chest for receiving force applied by placing the rescuer's hands onto the receiving means and for transmitting the force to the chest of the patient; and means operatively connected to said receiving and transmitting means and configured to be normally placed on the chest of the patient during use for sensing and indicating the amount of said force applied by the rescuer by placing the rescuer's hands onto the receiving means.
11. Apparatus for use in performing the resuscitation technique known as manual, external, cardiac compression, comprising:
means to be placed on the chest of a prone, face-up patient between a user's hands and the patient's chest for receiving and transmitting a force applied from the user's hands to the patient's chest by placing the user's hands onto the receiving and transmitting means during the per-formance of the technique known as manual, external cardiac compression;
means configured to he normally placed on the chest of the prone, face-up patient during use and in operative relationship with said receiving and transmitting means for sensing the force applied to said receiving and transmitting means and to the patient's chest by the user's hands; and means configured to be normally placed on the chest of the prone, face-up patient during use and in operative relationship with said sensing means for indicating the force applied by the user's hands to the patient's chest via said receiving and transmitting means.
means to be placed on the chest of a prone, face-up patient between a user's hands and the patient's chest for receiving and transmitting a force applied from the user's hands to the patient's chest by placing the user's hands onto the receiving and transmitting means during the per-formance of the technique known as manual, external cardiac compression;
means configured to he normally placed on the chest of the prone, face-up patient during use and in operative relationship with said receiving and transmitting means for sensing the force applied to said receiving and transmitting means and to the patient's chest by the user's hands; and means configured to be normally placed on the chest of the prone, face-up patient during use and in operative relationship with said sensing means for indicating the force applied by the user's hands to the patient's chest via said receiving and transmitting means.
12. Apparatus as in claim 11 wherein said indicating means include means for indicating said force directly to the user and substantially instantaneously with respect to the application of said force to said receiving and trans-mitting means.
13. Apparatus for use in performing the resuscitation technique known as manual, external, cardiac compression, comprising:
means to be placed on the chest of a prone, face-up patient and beneath a user's hands for receiving a force applied by the user's hands to said receiving means and for transmitting said force to the patient's chest during the performance of said technique; and means configured to be placed on the chest of the prone, face-up patient and in operative relation-ship with said receiving and transmitting means for sensing and indicating the force applied by the user's hands to the receiving and transmitting means and to the patient's chest.
means to be placed on the chest of a prone, face-up patient and beneath a user's hands for receiving a force applied by the user's hands to said receiving means and for transmitting said force to the patient's chest during the performance of said technique; and means configured to be placed on the chest of the prone, face-up patient and in operative relation-ship with said receiving and transmitting means for sensing and indicating the force applied by the user's hands to the receiving and transmitting means and to the patient's chest.
14. Apparatus as in claim 13 wherein said indicating means include means for indicating said force directly to the user and substantially instantaneously with respect to the application of said force to said receiving and transmitting means.
15. Apparatus for use by a rescuer in administering manual, emergency, external, cardiac massage to a prone, face-up human patient, said apparatus comprising:
a resilient cushion defining a hollow interior;
a fluid located within said hollow interior; and means configured to be normally placed during use on the chest of the prone, face-up patient and in operative relationship with said cushion for sensing and indicating forces exerted on said cushion by the rescuer.
a resilient cushion defining a hollow interior;
a fluid located within said hollow interior; and means configured to be normally placed during use on the chest of the prone, face-up patient and in operative relationship with said cushion for sensing and indicating forces exerted on said cushion by the rescuer.
16. Apparatus as in claim 15 wherein said indicating means are in fluid communication with the interior of said cushion.
17. Apparatus as in claim 16 wherein said indicating means are a pressure gauge.
18. Apparatus for use in administering cardiopulmonary resuscitation to a human patient, comprising:
means for placement on the chest of the patient between a user's hands and the patient's chest for receiving and transmitting forces and pressure applied by the user to the patient's chest during cardiopulmonary resuscitation;
means in operative relationship with said receiving and transmitting means for sensing the force applied to said receiving and transmitting means by the user;
means in operative relationship with said sensing means for indicating the forces applied to said receiving and transmitting means by the user; and timing means in operative relationship with said indicating means for enabling said indicating means to relax from any reading to a zero reading during a predetermined time interval.
means for placement on the chest of the patient between a user's hands and the patient's chest for receiving and transmitting forces and pressure applied by the user to the patient's chest during cardiopulmonary resuscitation;
means in operative relationship with said receiving and transmitting means for sensing the force applied to said receiving and transmitting means by the user;
means in operative relationship with said sensing means for indicating the forces applied to said receiving and transmitting means by the user; and timing means in operative relationship with said indicating means for enabling said indicating means to relax from any reading to a zero reading during a predetermined time interval.
19. Apparatus as in claim 18 wherein said timing means is adjustable to selectively adjust said time interval.
20. Apparatus for use in administering cardiopulmonary resuscitation to a human patient, comprising:
means for placement on the chest of the patient between a user's hands and the patient's chest for receiving and transmitting forces applied by the user to the patient's chest during cardiopulmonary resuscitation;
means in operative relationship with said receiving and transmitting means for sensing the forces applied to said receiving and transmitting means by the user;
means in operative relationship with said sensing means for indicating the forces applied to said receiving and transmitting means by the user;
and adhesive material affixed to said receiving and transmitting means for enabling said receiving and transmitting means to be fixedly positioned on the chest of the patient.
means for placement on the chest of the patient between a user's hands and the patient's chest for receiving and transmitting forces applied by the user to the patient's chest during cardiopulmonary resuscitation;
means in operative relationship with said receiving and transmitting means for sensing the forces applied to said receiving and transmitting means by the user;
means in operative relationship with said sensing means for indicating the forces applied to said receiving and transmitting means by the user;
and adhesive material affixed to said receiving and transmitting means for enabling said receiving and transmitting means to be fixedly positioned on the chest of the patient.
21. Apparatus as in claim 20 further including a sheet removably positioned over said adhesive material.
22. Apparatus for use in administering cardiopulmonary resuscitation to a human patient, comprising:
inflatable means for placement on the chest of the patient between a user's hands and the patient's chest for receiving and transmitting forces applied by the user to the patient's chest during cardio-pulmonary resuscitation;
means in operative relationship with said receiving and transmitting means for sensing the forces applied to said receiving and transmitting means by the user;
means in operative relationship with said sensing means for indicating the forces or pressure applied to said receiving and transmitting means by the user; and a porous, foam pad located within said inflatable means.
inflatable means for placement on the chest of the patient between a user's hands and the patient's chest for receiving and transmitting forces applied by the user to the patient's chest during cardio-pulmonary resuscitation;
means in operative relationship with said receiving and transmitting means for sensing the forces applied to said receiving and transmitting means by the user;
means in operative relationship with said sensing means for indicating the forces or pressure applied to said receiving and transmitting means by the user; and a porous, foam pad located within said inflatable means.
23. Apparatus for use in administering manual cardio-pulmonary resuscitation to a human patient comprising:
force sensing means for sensing force applied by a user's hands to the patient's chest during resuscitation efforts;
means in operative relationship with said sensing means for indicating the force applied by the user's hands to the patient's chest; and timing means in operative relationship with said indicating means for enabling said indicating means to relax from a first predetermined reading to a second predetermined reading during a predetermined time interval when force is removed by the user from said force sensing means.
force sensing means for sensing force applied by a user's hands to the patient's chest during resuscitation efforts;
means in operative relationship with said sensing means for indicating the force applied by the user's hands to the patient's chest; and timing means in operative relationship with said indicating means for enabling said indicating means to relax from a first predetermined reading to a second predetermined reading during a predetermined time interval when force is removed by the user from said force sensing means.
24. Apparatus as in claim 23 wherein said timing means is adjustable to selectively adjust said time interval.
25. Apparatus for use by a rescuer in administering manual, external cardiac massage to a human patient, com-prising:
means to be placed on the chest of the patient for receiving force applied by the rescuer and for transmitting the force to the chest of the patient;
means operatively connected to said receiving means for sensing and indicating the amount of said force applied by the rescuer; and timing means in operative relationship with said indicating means for enabling said indicating means to change from a first predetermined reading to a second predetermined reading during a pre-determined time interval when the force is removed by the rescuer from the force receiving means.
means to be placed on the chest of the patient for receiving force applied by the rescuer and for transmitting the force to the chest of the patient;
means operatively connected to said receiving means for sensing and indicating the amount of said force applied by the rescuer; and timing means in operative relationship with said indicating means for enabling said indicating means to change from a first predetermined reading to a second predetermined reading during a pre-determined time interval when the force is removed by the rescuer from the force receiving means.
26. Apparatus as in claim 25 wherein said timing means is adjustable to selectively adjust said time interval.
27. Apparatus as in claim 26 further including an adhesive material affixed to said receiving means.
28. Apparatus for use in performing the resuscitation technique known as manual, external, cardiac compression, comprising:
means to be placed on the chest of a patient between a user's hands and the patient's chest for receiving and transmitting a force and pressure from the user's hands to the patient's chest during the performance of the technique known as manual, external, cardiac compression;
means in operative relationship with said receiving and transmitting means for sensing the force applied to said receiving and transmitting means and to the patient's chest by the user's hands;
means in operative relationship with said sensing means for indicating the force applied by the user's hands to the patient's chest via said receiving and transmitting means; and timing means in operative relationship with said indicating means for enabling said indicating means to change from a first predetermined reading to a second predetermined reading during a pre-determined time interval when force is removed by the user from said receiving and transmitting means.
means to be placed on the chest of a patient between a user's hands and the patient's chest for receiving and transmitting a force and pressure from the user's hands to the patient's chest during the performance of the technique known as manual, external, cardiac compression;
means in operative relationship with said receiving and transmitting means for sensing the force applied to said receiving and transmitting means and to the patient's chest by the user's hands;
means in operative relationship with said sensing means for indicating the force applied by the user's hands to the patient's chest via said receiving and transmitting means; and timing means in operative relationship with said indicating means for enabling said indicating means to change from a first predetermined reading to a second predetermined reading during a pre-determined time interval when force is removed by the user from said receiving and transmitting means.
29. Apparatus as in claim 28 wherein said timing means is adjustable to selectively adjust said time interval.
30. Apparatus as in claim 29 further including an adhesive material affixed to said receiving and transmitting means.
31. Apparatus for use in performing the resuscitation technique known as manual, external, cardiac compression, comprising:
means to be placed on the chest of a patient and beneath a user's hands for receiving a force applied by the user's hands to said receiving means and for transmitting said force to the patient's chest during the performance of said technique;
means in operative relationship with said receiving and transmitting means for sensing and indicating the force applied by the user's hands to the receiving and transmitting means and to the patient's chest; and timing means in operative relationship with said indicating means for enabling said indicating means to change from a first predetermined reading to a second predetermined reading during a predetermined time interval when force is removed by the user from said receiving and transmitting means.
means to be placed on the chest of a patient and beneath a user's hands for receiving a force applied by the user's hands to said receiving means and for transmitting said force to the patient's chest during the performance of said technique;
means in operative relationship with said receiving and transmitting means for sensing and indicating the force applied by the user's hands to the receiving and transmitting means and to the patient's chest; and timing means in operative relationship with said indicating means for enabling said indicating means to change from a first predetermined reading to a second predetermined reading during a predetermined time interval when force is removed by the user from said receiving and transmitting means.
32. Apparatus is in claim 31 wherein said timing means is adjustable to selectively adjust said time interval.
33. Apparatus as in claim 32 further including an adhesive material affixed to said receiving and transmitting means.
34. Apparatus for use in administering cardiopulmonary resuscitation to a human patient, comprising:
means for placement on the chest of the patient between a user's hands and the patient's chest for receiving forces applied by the user and for transmitting said forces to the patient's chest during cardiopulmonary resuscitation;
means configured for normal placement during use on the chest of the patient and extending from and in operative relationship with said receiving and transmitting means for sensing and indicating the forces applied to said receiving and trans-mitting means by the user; and wherein said indicating means is substantially axially aligned with said receiving and transmitting means.
means for placement on the chest of the patient between a user's hands and the patient's chest for receiving forces applied by the user and for transmitting said forces to the patient's chest during cardiopulmonary resuscitation;
means configured for normal placement during use on the chest of the patient and extending from and in operative relationship with said receiving and transmitting means for sensing and indicating the forces applied to said receiving and trans-mitting means by the user; and wherein said indicating means is substantially axially aligned with said receiving and transmitting means.
35. Apparatus as in claim 34 further including timing means in operative relationship with said indicating means for enabling said indicating means to relax from a first pre-determined reading to a second predetermined reading during a predetermined time interval when force and pressure is removed by the user from said receiving and transmitting means.
36. Apparatus as in claim 35 wherein said timing means is adjustable to selectively adjust said time interval.
37. Apparatus as in claim 34 further including adhesive material affixed to said receiving and transmitting means for enabling said receiving and transmitting means to be fixedly positioned on the patient's chest.
38. Apparatus as in claim 37 further including a sheet removably positioned over said adhesive material.
39. Apparatus as in claim 34 wherein said receiving and transmitting means is inflatable and further including means attached to said receiving and transmitting means for enabling inflation thereof.
40. Apparatus as in claim 39 further including a porous, foam pad located within said inflatable receiving and transmitting means.
41. Apparatus as in claim 34 wherein said indicating means substantially rigidly extends from said receiving and transmitting means to form a substantially rigid and unitary apparatus.
42. Apparatus as in claim 34 wherein said indicating means is positioned with respect to said receiving and transmitting means to enable the user to observe the indication of the forces applied while enabling the user to simultaneously observe the patient's chest area.
43. Apparatus for use in administering cardiopulmonary resuscitation to a human patient, comprising:
inflatable means for placement on the chest of the patient between a user's hands and the patient's chest for receiving and transmitting forces and pressure applied by the user to the patient's chest during cardiopulmonary resuscitation;
means in operative relationship with said receiving and transmitting means for sensing pressure created internally of said receiving and transmitting means by the user; and means in operative relationship with said sensing means for indicating directly and substantially instantaneously to the user the forces applied to said receiving and transmitting means by the user.
inflatable means for placement on the chest of the patient between a user's hands and the patient's chest for receiving and transmitting forces and pressure applied by the user to the patient's chest during cardiopulmonary resuscitation;
means in operative relationship with said receiving and transmitting means for sensing pressure created internally of said receiving and transmitting means by the user; and means in operative relationship with said sensing means for indicating directly and substantially instantaneously to the user the forces applied to said receiving and transmitting means by the user.
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