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Respirator and a method of utilizing the respirator to promote blood circulation

  • US 4,676,232 A
  • Filed: 09/16/1986
  • Issued: 06/30/1987
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/19/1982
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method for respiration of a patient within the heart rhythm and for the promotion of blood circuilation, said method including the steps of applying a respiratory gas to the lungs of the patient;

  • restricting the expansion of a substantial portion of the chest and abdomen of the patient by applying a uniform non-deforming, volume limiting force to the chest and abdomen opposing the expansion of the chest and abdomen; and

    synchronizing the steps of applying the respiratory gas and applying the uniform force so that the respiratory gas is applied during a given point in time of the heart cycle with the application of the uniform force creating a pressure rise around the heart to coincide with the contraction phase of the heart.

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