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Method of treating cardiac arrest

  • US 20050096570A1
  • Filed: 11/05/2003
  • Published: 05/05/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/05/2003
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method of performing basic life support on a patient in cardiac arrest, said method comprising the steps of:

  • providing a device for performing chest compressions on the patient, said device having a belt, wherein the chest compression device is capable of compressing the chest of the patient with the belt, is adapted to perform anterior-posterior chest compressions on the patient and has a weight low enough to allow a human rescuer to carry the chest compression device;

    providing a dose of epinephrine, said dose suitable for treating a patient in cardiac arrest;

    providing a means for administering the dose of epinephrine to the patient;

    performing anterior-posterior chest compressions on the patient with the device; and

    administering the dose of epinephrine to the patient.

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