18400499. AUTOMATED RESUSCITATION DEVICE WITH VENTILATION SENSING AND PROMPTING simplified abstract (ZOLL Medical Corporation)

AUTOMATED RESUSCITATION DEVICE WITH VENTILATION SENSING AND PROMPTING

Organization Name

ZOLL Medical Corporation

Inventor(s)

Gary A. Freeman of Waltham MA (US)

AUTOMATED RESUSCITATION DEVICE WITH VENTILATION SENSING AND PROMPTING - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18400499 titled 'AUTOMATED RESUSCITATION DEVICE WITH VENTILATION SENSING AND PROMPTING

The patent application describes a device designed to assist caregivers in delivering cardiac resuscitation to patients by providing prompts and monitoring the caregiver's progress.

• User interface delivers prompts to guide caregiver in cardiac resuscitation.
• Sensor detects caregiver's progress, including ventilation information.
• Memory stores different prompts, including ventilation progress prompts.
• Processor analyzes sensor output to determine ventilation progress parameters.
• Parameters include ventilation rate, delivered tidal volume, and flow rate.

1. 1. 1. Potential Applications:

This technology could be used in hospitals, emergency medical services, nursing homes, and other healthcare settings where cardiac resuscitation may be required.

1. 1. 1. Problems Solved:

This device helps caregivers ensure they are delivering effective cardiac resuscitation by providing real-time feedback and guidance.

1. 1. 1. Benefits:

- Improves the quality of cardiac resuscitation delivered by caregivers. - Increases the chances of successful resuscitation outcomes. - Reduces the risk of errors during the resuscitation process.

1. 1. 1. Commercial Applications:

Title: "Advanced Cardiac Resuscitation Assistance Device" This technology could be marketed to healthcare institutions, medical device companies, and emergency response organizations looking to enhance their cardiac resuscitation protocols.

1. 1. 1. Prior Art:

Prior art related to this technology may include existing devices or systems designed to assist caregivers in delivering cardiac resuscitation.

1. 1. 1. Frequently Updated Research:

Research on the effectiveness of this device in real-world clinical settings and its impact on patient outcomes may be ongoing.

1. 1. 1. 1. Questions about Cardiac Resuscitation Assistance Devices:

1. How does this device compare to existing technologies for assisting caregivers in cardiac resuscitation?

  - This device provides real-time feedback and guidance to caregivers, improving the quality of resuscitation efforts.

2. What are the potential implications of widespread adoption of this technology in healthcare settings?

  - Widespread adoption could lead to improved survival rates for patients experiencing cardiac arrest.

Original Abstract Submitted

A device for assisting a caregiver in delivering cardiac resuscitation to a patient, the device comprising a user interface configured to deliver prompts to a caregiver to assist the caregiver in delivering cardiac resuscitation to a patient; at least one sensor configured to detect the caregiver's progress in delivering the cardiac resuscitation, wherein the sensor is configured to provide a signal containing information indicative of ventilation; a memory in which a plurality of different prompts are stored, including at least one ventilation progress prompt to guide the rescuer's performance of ventilation; a processor configured to process the output of the sensor to determine a parameter descriptive of ventilation progress and to determine whether the ventilation progress prompt should be selected for delivery. Possible parameters descriptive of ventilation progress include ventilation rate, delivered tidal volume, and flow rate.