Abstract: A CPR training system comprises a plurality of CPR training manikins and at least one receiver unit, where each manikin comprises at least one sensor and a microcontroller connected to each sensor. The microcontroller is connected to a Bluetooth transmitter which is adapted to transmit the data from the sensors within a BLE advertising package to the at least one receiver unit. For the CPR training system there may also be provided a multi CPR monitoring device which comprises the receiver unit, a user interface, and a processor, where the receiver unit is adapted to receive CPR data from the transmitters as BLE advertising packages, the processor analyzes the received data, and the user interface shows the result of the analysis in a grid, where each grid cell represents the data from a respective transmitter.

Abstract: A bow shaped pulse meter for new-born patients, comprising a control unit arranged in a central portion of the pulse meter, a first arm with an integrated first electrode and a second arm with an integrated second electrode extending respectively in a bow from opposite sides of the central portion, the integrated electrodes are configured to be in contact with a patient body (not shown) when in use, the electrodes being further electrically connected to the control unit.

Abstract: A bow shaped pulse meter for new-born patients, comprising —a control unit (21) arranged in a central portion (3) of the pulse meter (1), a first arm (2) with an integrated first electrode and a second arm (2) with an integrated second electrode extending respectively in a bow from opposite sides of said central portion (3), —said integrated electrodes are configured to be in contact with a patient body (not shown) when in use, said electrodes being further electrically connected to said control unit (21).

Abstract: A CPR training system comprises a plurality of CPR training manikins and at least one receiver unit, where each manikin comprises at least one sensor and a microcontroller connected to each sensor. The microcontroller is connected to a Bluetooth transmitter which is adapted to transmit the data from the sensors within a BLE advertising package to the at least one receiver unit. For the CPR training system there may also be provided a multi CPR monitoring device which comprises the receiver unit, a user interface, and a processor, where the receiver unit is adapted to receive CPR data from the transmitters as BLE advertising packages, the processor analyzes the received data, and the user interface shows the result of the analysis in a grid, where each grid cell represents the data from a respective transmitter.

Abstract: A fetal heart rate measuring assembly having a transducer housing with an ultrasound transducer. The transducer housing is adapted to be coupled to the abdomen of a pregnant woman. The assembly has display unit comprising a display, and a wire extending between the transducer housing and the display unit. The assembly further comprises a dry electrode pair, by means of which the fetal heart rate measuring assembly is adapted to measure the heart rate of the pregnant woman. The dry electrode pair is arranged on the display unit.

Abstract: A fetal heart rate measuring assembly (1) comprising an ultrasound transducer (71) adapted to perform fetal heart rate measurements when attached to the abdomen of a pregnant woman, a logic unit (31) connected to the ultrasound transducer (71), a battery (39), and a measurement presentation unit (35), wherein the entire assembly (1) is adapted to be attached to said pregnant woman. The assembly further comprises an accelerometer (73) adapted to sense movement of the pregnant woman.

Abstract: A method and system for providing emergency medical counselling to a rescuer is disclosed. The method comprises transmitting a first data set comprising first temporal data, first positional data and first medical data from a first position to a central server and transmitting a second data set comprising second temporal data, second positional data and medical data from a second position to the central server (150). The central server (150) matches (380) in the first temporal data (32a) and the first positional data (34a) with the second temporal data (32b) and the second positional data (34b) to associate the first set of data (30a) with the second set of data (30b) to thereby obtain a medical history dataset (195) comprising at least the first medical data (36a) and the second medical data (36b).

Abstract: Pulse meter comprising a first electrode (4) and second electrode (5), which are adapted to be arranged in contact with a patient body part (9). The first and the second electrode (4, 5) are arranged on a first arm (1) and a second arm (2), respectively. The first and second arm (1, 2) extend out from a central portion (3), and the respective first ends (4a, 5a) of the first and second arm (1, 2) are arranged to be bent away from each other when the pulse meter (10) is being arranged into the applied position on the patient body part (9).

Abstract: A system and a method is disclosed for monitoring parameters during cardiopulmonary resuscitation, including a compression measuring means, a ventilation measuring means and a processing means. If at least one of the measured values deviate from a respective reference range, the processing means provides an indication of the deviation. If more than one of the measured values deviate from a respective reference range, the deviations are prioritized with an indication being provided first to the deviation having a higher priority. The invention also regards a device for positioning on a patient's chest during cardiopulmonary resuscitation, which measures compression and which comprises a feedback module for providing a tactile output related to the measurements.

Abstract: A cardiopulmonary bypass device may include a first tube configured for connection to a vein and a second tube configured for connection to an artery. The device may further include a pump connected between the first and second tubes. In a first mode, the pump may pump fluid in one direction and in a second mode, the pump may pump fluid in the opposite direction. A control unit may be coupled to the pump to control its operation. Lungs may functions as the oxygenator of the cardiopulmonary bypass device.

Abstract: A device for monitoring respiration comprises a duct, a flow restricting element in the duct, and a pressure sensor arranged in the duct. The pressure sensor measures a pressure drop across the flow restricting element as a pressure difference between a pressure at a location in the duct on a first side of the flow restricting element and a substantially constant pressure on a second side of the flow restricting element opposite the first side.

Abstract: A system and a method is disclosed for monitoring parameters during cardiopulmonary resuscitation, including a compression measuring means, a ventilation measuring means and a processing means. If at least one of the measured values deviate from a respective reference range, the processing means provides an indication of the deviation. If more than one of the measured values deviate from a respective reference range, the deviations are prioritized with an indication being provided first to the deviation having a higher priority. The invention also regards a device for positioning on a patient's chest during cardiopulmonary resuscitation, which measures compression and which comprises a feedback module for providing a tactile output related to the measurements.

Abstract: System and method for controlling insertion of a tracheal tube in a patient, comprising at least two electrodes adapted to be coupled to the patients chest for providing impedance measurements, a measuring instrument for performing the impedance measurement, said instrument also being provided with storage means for storing a first data set representing chosen characteristics of the impedance change during a first measurement, and evaluation means for comparing the first data set with a second data set representing the characteristics of a second impedance measurement, for evaluating the difference between said measurements and providing an evaluation signal, said first and second data sets representing impedance variations measured during lung inflation with and without an inserted tracheal tube.

Abstract: Embodiments are directed to a device and method for detecting heart beats and/or monitoring ventilation and/or respiration of a patient using air pressure. In one embodiment, a monitoring device comprises a gas duct and at least one pressure sensor configured to measure pressure in the duct. The duct may be in fluid communication with a patients airways. Based on the sensed pressure, a heart beat of the patient may be detected. In another embodiment, a flow rate of the air expired from the patient may be calculated based on the pressure and a known flow resistance.

Abstract: The present invention is related to a blood vessel locator and a method for locating blood vessels. In one or more embodiments, the locator comprises at least one filiform element, a sensor device and a display. The filiform elements are connected to the sensor device, which is arranged to detect a parameter indicative of the presence of a blood vessel and connected to a display, and the display is arranged to give an indication of vessel location.

Abstract: The present invention is a vessel detector comprising a sensor, a display and an access device for positioning the sensor in a detection area. According to the invention the sensor device is an impedance sensor. The invention comprises also a method for locating vessels comprising impedance measuring.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device and method for providing ventilation and perfusion in a patient. The device comprises an airway pressure supply device and a controller for controlling the airway pressure of the airway pressure supply device. In one embodiment, the airway pressure supply device comprises a piston moveably arranged in a cylinder and a motor connected to the piston. Activation of the airway pressure supply device is performed by moving the piston in the cylinder by the motor.

Abstract: A ventilation device is disclosed including a self-inflating bag which when compressed produces an outgoing flow, an inlet and an outlet and at least one valve connected to the inlet and/or outlet. The valve is disposed to control the flow out of the air outlet. One or more sensors positioned to sense air flow through the inlet or outlet produce outputs that are used by a controller to control opening and closing of the at least one valve to reduce hyperventilation.

Abstract: A cardiopulmonary bypass device may include a first tube configured for connection to a vein and a second tube configured for connection to an artery. The device may further include a pump connected between the first and second tubes. In a first mode, the pump may pump fluid in one direction and in a second mode, the pump may pump fluid in the opposite direction. A control unit may be coupled to the pump to control its operation. Lungs may functions as the oxygenator of the cardiopulmonary bypass device.

Abstract: A device for monitoring respiration comprises a duct, a flow restricting element in the duct, and a pressure sensor arranged in the duct. The pressure sensor measures a pressure drop across the flow restricting element as a pressure difference between a pressure at a location in the duct on a first side of the flow restricting element and a substantially constant pressure on a second side of the flow restricting element opposite the first side.