Patent ID: 8663137

Claim:
A system for performing chest compressions on a patient, said system comprising: a compression belt cartridge comprising: a laminated belt having at least four layers of unidirectional fibers held together with a resin and first and second load distribution sections and a pull strap section, the first and second load distribution sections having a width corresponding to the superior-inferior height of the patient when the laminated belt is disposed around the patient, the laminated belt also having a length corresponding to the medial-lateral circumference of the patient when the laminated belt is disposed around the patient, the first load distribution section attached to a first end of the pull strap section, and the second load distribution section attached to a second end of the pull strap section; a first transition section attached between the first load distribution section and the pull strap section; a first spreader bar secured to the first transition section; a second transition section attached between the second load distribution section and the pull strap section; a second spreader bar secured to the second transition section; a cover plate; and a belt drive platform having a means for tightening the laminated belt disposed within the belt drive platform, the cover plate is removably attachable to the belt drive platform, and the laminated belt is operably attachable to the means for tightening.