Chest Compression Rail System for Continuous CPR During Transport
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing automated chest compression devices for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) are inefficient when transporting patients, as paramedics must remove the devices to transfer patients, leading to interruptions in CPR and potential decline in compression quality.
Innovation Solution
A rail system and attachment mechanism that securely attaches and detaches automated chest compression devices from a patient carrier board, allowing seamless transportation of patients while maintaining continuous CPR.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If automated chest compression devices are used for continuous CPR, then compression quality and consistency are improved, but patient transport becomes difficult requiring device removal
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the automated chest compression device with the patient carrier board by providing attachment mechanisms (rails, clamps, or straps) that secure the compression device to the carrier. This merging allows the device to remain attached during patient transport, eliminating the need to remove it and ensuring continuous, high-quality compressions are maintained throughout the transport process.
2Ease of operation
If manual compressions are performed during transport, then ease of transport is improved, but compression quality and consistency deteriorate due to paramedic fatigue
Solution Approach 1:
The automated compression device is integrated with the patient carrier board through attachment mechanisms, allowing the device to be easily transported along with the patient while maintaining automated compression function. This eliminates manual compression requirements during transport, preventing paramedic fatigue and ensuring consistent compression quality.
3Ease of operation
If automated compression devices are removed for patient transfer, then ease of transfer is improved, but CPR continuity is interrupted causing time loss
Solution Approach 1:
By attaching the automated compression device to the patient carrier board, the device moves seamlessly with the patient during transfer operations. This integration eliminates the need to remove and reattach the device during patient transfer, maintaining uninterrupted CPR and preventing time loss that would otherwise occur during device removal and reinstallation.
4Adaptability or versatility
If multiple attachment/detachment cycles occur during patient care, then adaptability to different care phases is improved, but device reliability and compression consistency deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The attachment system is designed to remain in place throughout all phases of patient care, from initial CPR through transport and transfer. The universal attachment mechanism (rails, clamps, or straps) allows the device to function continuously across different care scenarios without requiring removal or reattachment, thereby maintaining compression consistency and reliability throughout the entire patient care process.
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AI summary
A removeable and easily attachable/detachable rail system for use with chest compression devices and portable patient carrier boards. The rail system can include an elongated grooved structure providing multiple points of attachment for a chest compression device. The elongated grooved structure is removably affixed to the carrier board using one or more clamp mechanisms adapted to engage a side panel or hand hole of the board. The rail system allows first responders the ability to quickly and efficiently provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation assistance to a patient, while allowing for faster patient transport.