Patent ID: 6676613
Filing Date: 2004-01-13
Classification: A61H,A61M

Abstract:
An apparatus for assisting with the administration of CPR to a patient comprising:(a) a chest positioner unit conformable to the shape of a patient's chest to position the apparatus on the sternum comprising a sternal pad that rests on the sternum of the patient, a socket for connecting with the chest compression device, and an elastic sheet having dimensions larger than the sternal pad or the socket and mounted between the sternal pad and the socket; (b) one or more straps for securing a chest compression device to the patient's chest; (c) said chest compression device connected with the chest positioner unit, said device having arms connected with the device and extending laterally from each side of the device, each said arm having a first end pivotally connected with the device and a second end connected with one of said strap or straps; and (d) a control assembly operably connected with the chest compression device to actuate the chest compression device to deliver chest compressions at a preferred stroke rate.