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Pneumatic CPR garment

  • US 5,370,603 A
  • Filed: 02/25/1993
  • Issued: 12/06/1994
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/25/1993
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A system for enhancing blood flow to and from the heart during the application of cardiopulmonary resuscitation to a subject, comprising:

  • (a) a source of pressurized air;

    (b) an inflatable garment for covering preselected portions of the lower body and legs of a subject;

    (c) means for sensing the application of cardiopulmonary resuscitation pressure from an external source to the chest of said subject and for providing an output signal in response to said application of said cardiopulmonary resuscitation pressure, said means for sensing comprises a pressure sensor configured for placement between the chest of the subject and the source of external pressure; and

    (d) valve means and conduit means operatively interconnecting said source and said garment, said valve means operatively connected to said means for sensing for rapidly deflating said garment in response to said output signal during application of said cardiopulmonary resuscitation pressure and for rapidly inflating said garment with air from said source upon removal of said cardiopulmonary resuscitation pressure.

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