78 results about "CPR - Cardiopulmonary resuscitation" patented technology

An emergency medical kit for use, particularly by a non-professional, to render emergency medical treatment to a patient, includes: a pressurized-oxygen container within a housing; a face mask within the housing for application to the face of a patient requiring cardiopulmonary resuscitation; and a respiratory pump within the housing connected to the pressurized-oxygen container so as to be driven thereby to supply oxygen to the mask for inhalation by the patient, and to discharge the exhalations of the patient via the face mask to the atmosphere. The face mask includes an inflatable seal around its circumference engageable with the face of the patient receiving the mask for sealing the interior of the mask; a pressure sensor sensing the pressure in the inflatable seal; and an indicator for indicating whether the face mask is properly applied to the face of the patient. The kit further includes a neck rest having straps for attaching the face mask thereto in contact with the patient's face when the patient's head is placed on the head rest. According to a most essential aspect of the invention there is provided an emergency, fully automatic kit, based on non-invasive means for performing all stages of the “chain of survival” (including: external defibrillation, ventilation and automatic chest compression) by a single operator.

The invention provides a compound of the formula (I) for use in the prophylaxis or treatment of a disease state or condition mediated by a cyclin dependent kinase: wherein A is a group R2 or CH2—R2 where R2 is a carbocyclic or heterocyclic group having from 3 to 12 ring members; B is a bond or an acyclic linker group having a linking chain length of up to 3 atoms selected from C, N, S and O; R1 is hydrogen or a group selected from SO2Rb, SO2NR7R8, CONR7R8, NR7R9 and carbocyclic and heterocyclic groups having from 3 to 7 ring members; R3, R4, R5 and R6 are the same or different and are each selected from hydrogen, halogen, hydroxy, trifluoromethyl, cyano, nitro, carboxy, amino, carbocyclic and heterocyclic groups having from 3 to 12 ring members; a group Ra—Rb wherein Ra is a bond, O, CO, X1C(X2), C(X2)X1, X1C(X2)X1, S, SO, SO2, NRc, SO2NRc or NRcSO2; and Rb is selected from hydrogen, carbocyclic and heterocyclic groups having from 3 to 12 ring members, and a C1-8 hydrocarbyl group optionally substituted by one or more substituents selected from hydroxy, oxo, halogen, cyano, nitro, amino, mono- or di-C1-4 hydrocarbylamino, carbocyclic and heterocyclic groups having from 3 to 12 ring members and wherein one or more carbon atoms of the C1-8 hydrocarbyl group may optionally be replaced by O, S, SO, SO2, NRc, X1C(X2), C(X2)X1 or X1C(X2)X1; Rc is hydrogen or C1-4 hydrocarbyl; X1 is O, S or NRc and X2 is ═O, ═S or ═NRc; R7 is selected from hydrogen and a C1-8 hydrocarbyl group optionally substituted by one or more substituents selected from hydroxy, oxo, halogen, cyano, nitro, amino, mono- or di-C1-4 hydrocarbylamino, carbocyclic and heterocyclic groups having from 3 to 12 ring members and wherein one or more carbon atoms of the C1-8 hydrocarbyl group may optionally be replaced by O, S, SO, SO2, NRc, X1C(X2), C(X2)X1 or X1C(X2)X1; R8 is selected from R7 and carbocyclic and heterocyclic groups having from 3 to 12 ring members; R9 is selected from R8, COR8 and SO2R8; or NR7R8 or NR7R9 may each form a heterocyclic group having from 5 to 12 ring members; but excluding the compounds N-[(morpholin-4-yl)phenyl-1H-indazole-3-carboxamide and N-[4-(acetylaminosulphonyl)phenyl-1H-indazole-3-carboxamide.

Methods and apparatus are provided for determining a defibrillation treatment protocol in an external defibrillator using a measurement of elapsed time. The present invention provides a defibrillator with a timer function. Upon activation of the defibrillator, an internal timer begins to run. By closely associating the activation of the defibrillator with the onset of the patient's attack, and by making allowances for inherent time differences between these events, the timer provides a measure of the elapsed time between the onset of the patient's emergency and the presentation of the defibrillator at the patient's side. Using this measure of elapsed time, the defibrillator determines an appropriate treatment therapy, such as CPR or defibrillation therapy.

An inorganic oxide dispersion containing an organic solvent, and inorganic oxide particles surface-treated with at least one of a hydrolyzate and a partial condensate of an organosilane compound represented by formula (I), the inorganic oxide particles being dispersed in the organic solvent: (R10)m—Si(X)4−m (I) as defined herein, the surface treatment of the inorganic oxide particles being carried out in a presence of at least one of: (a) an acid catalyst; and (b) a metal chelate compound having Zr, Ti or Al as a center metal and at least one of an alcohol represented by formula: R3OH in which R3 represents an allyl group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms, and a compound represented by formula: R4COCH2COR5 as defined herein, as a ligand.

A method and precursor for forming and integrating a Ta-containing layer in semiconductor processing. The tantalum precursor has the formula (CpR1)(CpR2)TaH(CO), where Cp is a cyclopentadienyl functional group and R1 and R2 are H or alkyl groups. The method includes providing a substrate in a process chamber of a deposition system, and exposing a process gas comprising the tantalum precursor to the substrate to form the Ta-containing layer. The Ta-containing layer may be treated to remove contaminants and modify the layer. The Ta-containing layer may contain tantalum metal, tantalum carbide, tantalum nitride, or tantalum carbonitride, or a combination thereof, and may be deposited in a TCVD, ALD, or PEALD process. A semiconductor device containing a Ta-containing layer formed on a patterned substrate containing one or more vias or trenches is provided.

A gas-driven chest compression apparatus for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) comprises a flexible pneumatic actuator, capable of axial contraction when fed with a pressurized driving gas, and means for controlling the contraction thereof. Also disclosed are methods of providing chest compressions to a patient by means of a CPR apparatus comprising actuator(s) of this kind, and a corresponding use of the actuator.

An inexpensive take-home training aid for practicing human cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is contained in a non-humanoid shaped housing. When placed in a prominent location in the home, such as a child's room, the CPR training aid reminds users of the CPR sills they have learned and encourages them to practice with the training aid. The internal mechanism consists of a simulated airway, a compression mechanism, a compression feedback mechanism, a metronome, a breast plate and back plate with simulated anatomical landmarks, and / or an external landmark for identifying the proper location for placing a hand, hands, or fingers on the chest. Voice prompts on the steps of CPR and / or actual CPR performance may also be included. The chest plate and back plate are connected by one or more telescoping posts and a resistance device is between the two plates to simulate the resistance of a human chest to compression. The internal mechanism can be placed in a variety of non-humanoid containers such as a child's teddy bear or other stuffed toy. A CPR student can use the toy or other non-humanoid container to practice CPR during a CPR class and then later at home.

There is provided a simulator for CPR and defibrillator training, which may perform training and evaluation of CPR and a defibrillator so that when there is a patient in an emergency situation, effective first aid can be provided to the patient. Through the simulator for CPR and defibrillator training, CPR and the use of the defibrillator for emergency medical technicians such as a doctor, a nurse and an emergency medical technician can be systematically and repetitively trained, and a person in charge of training can identify whether or not the education is performed effectively by recording and evaluating a training situation. Also, through the simulator, the education of CPR and defibrillator training is possible so that not only the emergency medical technicians but also general people can perform emergency treatment effectively.

A device for assisting in cardiopulmonary resuscitations (CPR) includes a top portion for receiving a manual force applied by a person performing such CPR and a bottom portion sized to fit within a breastbone area and intermediate a plurality of ribs extending outwardly from opposed side edges of such breastbone of a person receiving such CPR and which transmits the manual force exclusively to such breastbone to cause a predetermined movement of such breastbone towards a heart. A mouth cover is provided for preventing accidental reflux discharge of the person receiving such CPR. The device, cover and a pair of gloves are provided as a convenient kit for use during CPR.

The present invention provides a lithium secondary battery having excellent battery cycle property, electrical capacity, storage characteristic and other battery characteristics for a long period of time, and a nonaqueous electrolytic solution which is usable for the lithium secondary battery.A nonaqueous electrolytic solution in which an electrolyte salt is dissolved in a nonaqueous solvent, comprising (i) a dicarbonyl compound represented by the general formula (I), or (ii) a dicarbonyl compound represented by the general formula (II) and vinylene carbonate and the like in the nonaqueous electrolytic solution.(wherein R1 represents a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, an alkenyl group, a phenyl group or the like; and X represents a hydrogen atom, an R2 group or an OR2 group. R2 represents an alkyl group, an alkenyl group, a phenyl group or the like.)(wherein R1 and X are the same as above; Y and Z represents a hydrogen atom, an R2 group, an OR2 group, a COR2 group or a CH2COR2 group; and n is 1 to 6.)

A combined cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillator (AED) system for performing an emergency procedure over the clothing of a patient is provided. The system includes a spinal support rest having a cushion that accommodates a neck portion of the patient, a compression pad operatively connected to the spinal support rest and is adapted to be placed over the patient such that the compression pad is aligned above the heart and chest of the patient. A first arm strap and a second arm strap operatively connected to the compression pad. A power button automatically dials an emergency number to contact a medical professional. An interactive communication unit activates a two way real time video conference with the medical professional on the display to receive a set of instructions from the medical professional in real time to enable a user to perform the emergency procedure on the patient.

An elevation device used in the performance of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) includes a base and an upper support pivotably coupled to the base. The upper support is configured to elevate the individual's upper back, shoulders and head when pivoted. The upper support is expandable lengthwise. The upper support includes a neck support that is configured to support the individual's spine in a region of the individual's C7 and C8 vertebrae throughout elevation of the upper back, shoulders and head.

The present invention relates generally to devices and methods for finite control and regulation of patient intrathoracic pressures, and more specifically, to devices and methods that are finitely adjustable within a range set by an operator for regulating a patient intrathoracic pressures during repeated cycling events (i.e. respiration). The enhanced means includes a dual area valve on an exhalation and / or inhalation port of a device such that the valve is biased against the pressure necessary to evacuate and / or inflate the lungs of that patient by at least a partial volume thereof. The enhanced means for regulating intrathoracic pressure are applicable in a number of medically important therapies, including but not limited to, conditioning of pulmonary systems for acclimation to altered environmental conditions, reconditioning of pulmonary system after operating in a diminished state, and application in cardiopulmonary resuscitation procedures.

Provided is a training box that is a practice tool for learning heart massaging (sternal compression) through experience; is low-cost, small-sized, light weight, and easy to transport; retains durability under repeated use; and on which AED use procedures can also be drilled. The portable practice tool for heart massaging in cardiopulmonary resuscitation is characterized by being provided with a chest-mockup main unit (1) having a thickness that is thicker than a thickness equivalent to the depth of chest cavity subsidence required during heart massaging (sternal compression), in which a palm-sized opening (3) in the center of the chest-mockup main unit (1) is opened in a vertical direction; a closed-cell synthetic resin foam (6a), which is covered by a bag (6d), contracts and expands in a vertical direction, and has a cavity (7) in the interior, is provided in said opening as a pressing part (6) that is moveable in the vertical direction; and a valve (8), which is for both the entrance and exit of air to the abovementioned cavity (7) and the detection thereof, is disposed on a side of the bag (6d).

An elevation device used in the performance of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) includes a base and an upper support pivotably coupled to the base. The upper support is configured to elevate the individual's upper back, shoulders and head when pivoted. The upper support is expandable lengthwise. The upper support includes a neck support that is configured to support the individual's spine in a region of the individual's C7 and C8 vertebrae throughout elevation of the upper back, shoulders and head.

A method and precursor for forming and integrating a Ta-containing layer in semiconductor processing. The tantalum precursor has the formula (CpR1)(CpR2)TaH(CO), where Cp is a cyclopentadienyl functional group and R1 and R2 are H or alkyl groups. The method includes providing a substrate in a process chamber of a deposition system, and exposing a process gas comprising the tantalum precursor to the substrate to form the Ta-containing layer. The Ta-containing layer may be treated to remove contaminants and modify the layer. The Ta-containing layer may contain tantalum metal, tantalum carbide, tantalum nitride, or tantalum carbonitride, or a combination thereof, and may be deposited in a TCVD, ALD, or PEALD process. A semiconductor device containing a Ta-containing layer formed on a patterned substrate containing one or more vias or trenches is provided.

Compounds that may be used for the treatment or prevention of a condition associated with T-cell proliferation or that is mediated by pro-inflammatory cytokines are of formula (I): wherein R1 is CHR4—OR5 or CHR4—SR5, or aryl or heteroaryl optionally substituted with one or more groups R6; R2 is alkyl or is part of a ring with R3; R3 is H, alkyl or CH2 (when forming part of a ring with R2); R4 is H or alkyl or is part of a ring with R5; R5 is aryl or heteroaryl optionally substituted with R7; each R6 is independently alkyl, CF3, OH, Oalkyl, OCOalkyl, CONH2, CN, halogen, NH2, NO2, NHCHO, NHCONH2, NHSO2alkyl, CONH2, SOMe, SO2NH2, Salkyl, CH2SO2alkyl or OCONalkyl2; R7 is R8 or (CH2)nOR8, R9, CF3, OH, OR9, OCOR9, COR9, COOR9, CONH2, CH2CONH2, CN, halogen, NH2, NO2, NHCHO, NHCONH2, NHCONHR7, NHCON(R9)2, NHCOR9, NHCOaryl, NHSO2Me, CONH2, SMe, SOMe Or SO2NH2; R8 is (CH2)nOR9, (CH2)nOR9, (CH2)nCOOR9 or (CH2)nCOaryl; R9 is alkyl or cycloalkyl; and n is 1 to 4; or a salt thereof.

A method for determining a chest pressure profile for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) includes the steps of representing a hemodynamic circulation model based on a plurality of difference equations for a patient, applying an optimal control (OC) algorithm to the circulation model, and determining a chest pressure profile. The chest pressure profile defines a timing pattern of externally applied pressure to a chest of the patient to maximize blood flow through the patient. A CPR device includes a chest compressor, a controller communicably connected to the chest compressor, and a computer communicably connected to the controller. The computer determines the chest pressure profile by applying an OC algorithm to a hemodynamic circulation model based on the plurality of difference equations.

A mechanical chest compression device is secured to a gurney, transport stretcher or ambulance cot while engaging a patient's thorax to provide mechanical CPR during transport. The mechanical chest compression device compresses the patient's thorax against the gurney deck. The mechanical chest compression device may engage the side rails on the gurney, the gurney deck or any suitable structural elements of the gurney.

Systems and methods provide for coordinated cardiac pacing with delivery of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to a patient. Managing cardiac pacing in a patient during a cardiac arrhythmia involves detecting a cardiac arrhythmia using a patient implantable medical device, prompting a cardiopulmonary resuscitation compression, and delivering, using the patient implantable medical device, a pacing pulse to a heart chamber in coordination with the compression prompt.

The invention relates to a cardio-pulmonary resuscitation simulated training method and system based on virtual reality technology. The method comprises the steps of pressing a cardio-pulmonary resuscitation model, and collecting cardio-pulmonary pressing parameter information; generating resuscitation characteristic information according to the variation tendency of the cardio-pulmonary pressingparameter information; generating corresponding cardio-pulmonary image animation according to resuscitation characteristic information, and carrying out projected display to simulate cardio-pulmonaryresuscitation. According to the cardio-pulmonary resuscitation simulated training method based on virtual reality technology, the implementation effect of cardio-pulmonary resuscitation can be observed directly by collecting the cardio-pulmonary pressing parameter information; generating resuscitation characteristic information according to the cardio-pulmonary pressing parameter information; thenobtaining cardio-pulmonary image animation according to resuscitation characteristic information, and carrying out projected display; visualization of state and process of the simulation of cardio-pulmonary resuscitation can be realized, trainers can conveniently, quickly and accurately master the cardio-pulmonary resuscitation skill, and the learning efficiency is improved.

Provided is a training box that is a practice tool for learning heart massaging (sternal compression) through experience; is low-cost, small-sized, light weight, and easy to transport; retains durability under repeated use; and on which AED use procedures can also be drilled. The portable practice tool for heart massaging in cardiopulmonary resuscitation is characterized by being provided with a chest-mockup main unit (1) having a thickness that is thicker than a thickness equivalent to the depth of chest cavity subsidence required during heart massaging (sternal compression), in which a palm-sized opening (3) in the center of the chest-mockup main unit (1) is opened in a vertical direction; a closed-cell synthetic resin foam (6a), which is covered by a bag (6d), contracts and expands in a vertical direction, and has a cavity (7) in the interior, is provided in said opening as a pressing part (6) that is moveable in the vertical direction; and a valve (8), which is for both the entrance and exit of air to the abovementioned cavity (7) and the detection thereof, is disposed on a side of the bag (6d).

According to an embodiment, a CPR teaching system comprises an input device having an image input unit, a hardware processor having an image processing unit and a guidance unit, and an output device, wherein the image input unit captures images and generates a plurality of state image signals; the image processing unit processes state image signals to obtain posture signals and combines the posture signals to generate a trajectory signal; the guidance unit analyzes the trajectory signal to obtain dynamic posture parameters and compares successive dynamic posture parameters to obtain an effectiveness signal, and based on the effectiveness signal to generate at least one feedback instruction; and the output device outputs the feedback instruction, thereby, guiding the user correctly perform CPR.

The invention discloses a posture recognition technology-based cardiopulmonary resuscitation interactive training system. The system comprises a somatosensory recognition probe and interaction software; the interaction software is installed in computer equipment; the somatosensory recognition probe is connected with the computer equipment, is subjected to the somatosensory information acquisitionof the interaction software. When the interaction software is executed by a computer, the following steps are completed: the real-time posture data of human body somatosensory are obtained through thesomatosensory recognition probe; the real-time posture data are compared with cardiopulmonary resuscitation standard posture data in a database, and a comparison result is outputted; and the comparison result is displayed on a display device. According to the system provided by the technical schemes of the invention, the posture collection of a person during cardiopulmonary resuscitation trainingcan be achieved through the somatosensory recognition probe; the collected postures can be compared with the standard cardiopulmonary resuscitation postures; the comparison result can be output; whether an action is standard or not can be checked in real time; action correction can be conducted; and training is completed. By adopting the system, professionals do not need to stay beside a user toguide the user, and the popularization of training can be facilitated.

The invention relates to an improved portable pneumatic cardiopulmonary resuscitator which is a medical apparatus only using high-pressure oxygen or air as a power source and working medium and can apply cardiopulmonary resuscitation to a patient with cardiac and respiratory arrest. The improved portable pneumatic cardiopulmonary resuscitator comprises a novel vertical and horizontal folded plate-shaped base, a vertical column with a locking device, a cardiac compression device, a breathing device and a control device, wherein the cardiac compression device mainly adopts an air cylinder; the breathing device comprises a breathing interface with an air oxygen mixer and an air passage automatic reducing valve, and a breathing mask; and the control device comprises several mechanical valves and delay resetting valves and a power divider. Because air valves installed on the improved portable pneumatic cardiopulmonary resuscitator adopt plate type connection, space can be saved; and the plate-shaped base which can be folded is also adopted, therefore, the improved portable pneumatic cardiopulmonary resuscitator can be used at both sides of a patient and is convenient for future carrying and storage.

An oil containing starch granule is provided comprising: (a) a starch to form an effective matrix for said granule; (b) a perfume oil comprising ingredients having a calculated Clog P of at least 3, said Clog P being the calculated octanol to water partition coefficient, said perfume oil being capable of providing a benefit-additive to a substrate upon contact therewith, said substrate being selected from the group consisting of fabrics, hard surfaces, hair and skin; and (c) an effective amount of an organic compound for inhibiting the migration of said oil to the surface of said starch granule, said compound being represented by the following structure: wherein R1 and R2 are each independently, H or: (a) C1-C22 alkylenecarboxy moiety having the formula —(CH2)eR3 wherein R3 is —NHCOR4; or —COR4; or —NR5COR4; and wherein R4 and R5 are each independently C1-C22 alkyl or alkenyl; and e is an integer from 1 to 22; or (b) C1-C22 linear or branched alkyl; or (c) C1-C22 linear or branched alkenyl; or (d) C2-C22 substituted or unsubstituted alkylenoxy; or (e) C3-C22 substituted or unsubstituted alkylenoxy alkyl; or (f) C6-C22 substituted or unsubstituted aryloxy; or (g) C7-C22 substituted or unsubstituted alkylenearyl; or (h) C7-C22 substituted or unsubstituted alkyleneoxyaryl; or (i) C7-C22 oxyalkylenearyl; or (j) an anionic unit having the formula: —(CH2)yR6 wherein R6 is —SO3M, —OSO3M, —PO3M, —OPO3M, Cl or mixtures thereof, wherein M is hydrogen, or one or more salt forming cations sufficient to satisfy charge balance, or mixtures thereof; y is an integer from 1 to about 22; or (k) a mixture comprising at least two of (a) through (j); and q is an integer from 0 to about 22; m is an integer from 0 to about 22; Q is (CH2)m or (CH2CHR7O); R7 is independently hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, propyl or benzyl; B is H or OH; and Y is CR1 or N.

A device for assisting in cardiopulmonary resuscitations (CPR) includes a top portion for receiving a manual force applied by a person performing such CPR and a bottom portion sized to fit within a breastbone area and intermediate a plurality of ribs extending outwardly from opposed side edges of such breastbone of a person receiving such CPR and which transmits the manual force exclusively to such breastbone to cause a predetermined movement of such breastbone towards a heart. A mouth cover is provided for preventing accidental reflux discharge of the person receiving such CPR. The device, cover and a pair of gloves are provided as a convenient kit for use during CPR.