Currently, Deca-Medics, Inc. (DMI) is developing a series of patented CPR product called LifeBelt® to address the fatigue factor. The LifeBelt® CPR device is designed as stand alone product for administering high-quality CPR and generating circulation and as tool to be used to improve the effectiveness of AED’s.

Source: Deca-Medics

A self-directed learning progam designed to effectively teach the skills of
CPR and AED in half the time of a traditional course!

Source: Laerdaltraining

Whether you’re at home, on the road, or in the woods, the American Heart Association’s Pocket First Aid & CPR application is at your fingertips with concise, clear instructions to care for you and your loved ones.

• Includes the latest up-to-date emergency information from the American Heart Association.
• Review first aid procedures anytime, anywhere. From your home, to your car, to the wilderness.
• Easy to learn, easy to use, right there when you need it.
• Manage your first aid kit checklist, to be sure you have what you need in an emergency.
• Save your medical information for quick retrieval. Look up your doctor or emergency contacts with a single click.
• Store your insurance information for easy access.

Source: JIVEMEDIA

Designer Ryan Helps (yup, really his name) has addressed this issue with his “CPR-PAD” design. When applied to the chest, this monitor/aid shows the optimal way to push the chest correctly, clicks when proper pressure is achieved and flashes the power light for proper rhythm. Having one of these easy to understand, life-saving devices readily available in the work place or any public place would not only qualify almost anyone to perform a minor miracle, but save countless lives.

Source: Yanko Design

Source: Atreo Medical

CPR delivery is physically and mentally demanding, and bystanders often lack confidence or are afraid they will harm the victim. PocketCPR increases confidence and reinforces skills learned in CPR training.

This FDA cleared device reminds the rescuer what to do before initiating CPR and coaches the rescuer with feedback during CPR. PocketCPR delivers ZOLL Medical Corporation’s proven Real CPR Help^® technology in a light, portable device that measures and provides real-time feedback about the rate and depth of chest compressions during CPR.

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Ratloser Retter? – Nicht, wenn die Rettungshilfe ihn beim Helfen anleitet. Er legt den interaktiven Rettungsassisten dem Bewusstlosen um den Hals, so dass die Vitalfunktionen gemessen werden, und auf die Brust. Display und Lautsprecher geben sodann Anweisungen, wie, wo und wie lange Herzmassage bzw. Beatmung zu leisten sind. Dehnungssensoren kontrollieren die Qualität der Massage. – Die vereinfachte Version hiervon ist eine Rettungsweste, auf der Druckbereich und Anweisungen in piktografischer Form aufgedruckt sind.

Quelle: Design-Center

MHS Electronics has created the UV rays detector to measure and keep information about the time people spend under the sun to prevent skin and eyes diseases such as melanoma. If you think you can cheat, think again. All the information gets linked up with your doctor. The device comes in a ring form factor for easy wearability and because hands are the most exposed body part to the sun. To keep information synced and the ring charge, just place it on top of its USB powered dock.

Designers: Julien Bergignat & Laurence Charron-Huysecom

Source: Yankodesign

Es könnte morgen im Kaufhaus passieren. Beim Pokalspiel der Lieblingsmannschaft oder im Opernfoyer: Der Mann, der vor einem steht, kippt um. Herzkammerflimmern.

Im Fernsehen kommt jetzt blitzschnell der Notarzt mit einem Elektroschockgerät. Im wirklichen Leben hängen simplere Geräte, die sogar medizinische Laien bedienen können, bereits in der Münchner U-Bahn, im Dresdner Einkaufszentrum und auf dem Freiburger Münster. Leider wissen das nicht viele Menschen, und sie zu bedienen trauen sich noch weniger. Schade. Dem Mann hätte es das Leben gerettet.

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