Chest Compression Retainer Rigid Brace Transport Stability
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Solution Overview
Problem
During patient transport, caregivers face challenges in stabilizing automatic chest compression systems, which hinders them from performing other medical treatments and poses risks due to the need for manual intervention and attention to system stability.
Innovation Solution
A patient care system that includes a patient transport apparatus with an intermediate frame, a chest compression system with a driver and retainer for securing the chest compression system to the transport apparatus, ensuring stability and allowing caregivers to focus on other treatments.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If caregivers manually stabilize the chest compression system during transport, then system stability is improved, but caregiver availability for other treatments deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The chest compression system is designed with self-stabilizing features including a retainer assembly that automatically engages with the transport apparatus frame, and a base with mounting features that secure the system to the patient support surface. The system maintains its own stability through these mechanical connections without requiring continuous caregiver intervention.
2Stability of the object's composition
If caregivers manually assist with chest compression system positioning, then system stability is improved, but time consumption for other treatments worsens
Solution Approach 1:
The retainer assembly and base mounting features are pre-configured to enable rapid engagement and disengagement of the chest compression system with the transport apparatus. The retainer can be quickly released to allow system removal or repositioning without time-consuming manual adjustments, and the system is pre-positioned on the patient support surface with integrated mounting features.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the chest compression system is elevated with the patient support surface, then patient care during transport is improved, but system stability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The retainer assembly incorporates movable components including a retainer frame that can articulate relative to the transport apparatus frame, and a retainer arm that can pivot to accommodate different patient support surface angles. The base mounting features allow the system to maintain stable engagement with the patient support surface regardless of its elevation or orientation during transport.
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AI summary
A patient care system for treating a patient is provided. The patient care system includes a patient transport apparatus, a chest compression system configured to provide automatic chest compressions to a patient, and a retainer for securing the chest compression system to the patient transport apparatus. The patient transport apparatus includes a base, an intermediate frame arranged for movement relative to the base, and a patient support deck which defines a patient support surface. The chest compression system includes a driver having a driver body movably supporting a plunger, and a driver frame to support the driver adjacent to the chest of the patient. The retainer includes a collar releasably engageable with the chest compression system, and a brace including a retainer mount and a retainer frame. The brace is arranged to brace the chest compression system rigidly against the intermediate frame of the patient transport apparatus.