Abstract: A device is described for performing mechanical cardiopulmonary resuscitation. The device comprises a housing which in use is secured to the chest of a patient, the housing and securing means providing inelastic encirclement of the patient's chest. Pneumatically operated pressing means projects from the housing to bear on the patient's breast bone and suitable valving is contained in the housing to apply cyclic displacement of the pressing means.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 31, 1984
Date of Patent:
May 12, 1987
Assignee:
Coromed International
Inventors:
Cornelius Woudenberg, Bruce A. J. Skinner