Abstract: Device (1) for monitoring cardiac compression being applied to a pateitn comprises a body to overlie and contact the sternum, preferably of width no greater than the width of the sternum. The device includes indidication means (9) responsive to the force applied to the body by the user for providing an indication of the cardiac compression applied to the sternum. Also disclosed is a resuscitation mask adapted to be place over the mouth of a patient, the mask includes a nostril closing means adapted to press against the sides of the nose to close the nostrils when the mask is sealed against the face of the patient.

Abstract: Device (1) for monitoring cardiac compression being applied to a pateitn comprises a body to overlie and contact the sternum, preferably of width no greater than the width of the sternum. The device includes indidication means (9) responsive to the force applied to the body by the user for providing an indication of the cardiac compression applied to the sternum. Also disclosed is a resuscitation mask adapted to be place over the mouth of a patient, the mask includes a nostril closing means adapted to press against the sides of the nose to close the nostrils when the mask is sealed against the face of the patient.

Abstract: A mouth-to-mouth resuscitation device comprising a fluid passage having a donor inlet, a patient outlet and a valve located intermediate said donor inlet and patient outlet, said valve permitting flow of air from said donor inlet to said patient outlet but preventing flow of fluid from said patient outlet to said donor inlet; face sealing means comprising a mask portion through which said fluid passage passes; and nose sealing cushion adapted to seal the nose of said patient when pressed against the underside of the patient's nose.