Abstract: A method includes receiving a signal representative of chest compressions being applied to a patient; calculating, based on the signal, a first value for a first parameter of the chest compressions; and determining if the first value is included in a first target range. When the first value is included in the first target range, the method includes calculating, based on the signal, a second value for a second parameter of the chest compressions; and determining if the second is included in a second target range.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for communicating information to medical responders includes registering a plurality of individuals as potential responders for medical problems, receiving at a central service an indication that a person is having a medical problem and receiving information that identifies a current location of the person, and identifying, from among the registered plurality of individuals, one or more registered individuals who are currently in close proximity to the person having a medical problem. The method also includes transmitting, to the one or more registered individuals, information that identifies the location of the person having a medical problem. The one or more individuals comprise lay responders who are not assigned responsibility to provide lifesaving services in an area around the current location of the person.

Abstract: A system for improving performance of chest compressions includes at least one mobile computing device, an accelerometer configured to measure a vertical displacement of a user's hands to determine information relating to rate and depth of chest compressions, and a processor; and a computer device configured to send information to and receive information from the mobile computing device(s). The system associates the information relating to the rate and depth of the chest compressions with the user; sends the information to the computer device; analyzes the information to determine a proficiency level of the user; compares the proficiency level of the user to a proficiency standard required to be certified in life saving activities; and provides an indication of whether the user of the mobile computing device is ready for certification if the proficiency level of the user meets the proficiency standard. Also, a method for certification is provided.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for managing rescue training includes registering a plurality of individuals as potential rescue trainees through a central computer server system, receiving from computing devices that are remote from the central server system information indicative of rate and depth of compression for ones of the potential rescue trainees, and generating comparative data that reflects performance of CPR chest compressions for a first rescue trainee against other rescue trainees. The method also includes providing the comparative data over a network for review by one or more of the rescue trainees.

Abstract: A method includes receiving a signal representative of chest compressions being applied to a patient; calculating, based on the signal, a first value for a first parameter of the chest compressions; and determining if the first value is included in a first target range. When the first value is included in the first target range, the method includes calculating, based on the signal, a second value for a second parameter of the chest compressions; and determining if the second is included in a second target range.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for managing rescue training includes registering a plurality of individuals as potential rescue trainees through a central computer server system, receiving from computing devices that are remote from the central server system information indicative of rate and depth of compression for ones of the potential rescue trainees, and generating comparative data that reflects performance of CPR chest compressions for a first rescue trainee against other rescue trainees. The method also includes providing the comparative data over a network for review by one or more of the rescue trainees.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for communicating information to medical responders includes registering a plurality of individuals as potential responders for medical problems, receiving at a central service an indication that a person is having a medical problem and receiving information that identifies a current location of the person, and identifying, from among the registered plurality of individuals, one or more registered individuals who are currently in close proximity to the person having a medical problem. The method also includes transmitting, to the one or more registered individuals, information that identifies the location of the person having a medical problem. The one or more individuals comprise lay responders who are not assigned responsibility to provide lifesaving services in an area around the current location of the person.

Abstract: A method includes receiving a signal representative of chest compressions being applied to a patient; calculating, based on the signal, a first value for a first parameter of the chest compressions; and determining if the first value is included in a first target range. When the first value is included in the first target range, the method includes calculating, based on the signal, a second value for a second parameter of the chest compressions; and determining if the second is included in a second target range.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for managing rescue training includes registering a plurality of individuals as potential rescue trainees through a central computer server system, receiving from computing devices that are remote from the central server system information indicative of rate and depth of compression for ones of the potential rescue trainees, and generating comparative data that reflects performance of CPR chest compressions for a first rescue trainee against other rescue trainees. The method also includes providing the comparative data over a network for review by one or more of the rescue trainees.