Essays about: "Chest compressions"

Found 4 essays containing the words Chest compressions.

  1. 1. Modelling of respiratory mechanics during cardiopulmonary resuscitation

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för reglerteknik

    Author : Carlos Babiera Sancho; [2019]
    Keywords : Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Cardiac arrest is a common cause of death. Medical treatment consists of cardiopulmonary resuscitation, comprising chest compressions and ventilation (both of which can be either manually or automatically provided) to recover the normal functioning of the heart. READ MORE

  3. 2. Finite Element Modeling of Chest Compressions in CPR

    University essay from KTH/Medicinsk teknik

    Author : Hildigunnur Katrínardóttir; [2017]
    Keywords : Finite element modeling; Cardiopulmonary resuscitation; Chest compressions; Rib and sternal injury;

    Abstract : Factors affecting the risk of ribcage injury in adult subjects during CPR were investigated using the torso region of the THUMS model, a full human body FE-model, representing an average adult male. The thoracic dynamic response of the model was compared to experimental PMHS hub loading impact data and live-subject CPR data found in the literature. READ MORE

  4. 3. The value of mechanical cardiopulmonary resuscitation using LUCAS

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Charlie Lundgren; [2014]
    Keywords : EQ- 5D; Delphi Method; Cost-effectiveness; Cerebral Performance Category; Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation; Out-of-hospital Cardiac Arrest; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Introduction Economic evaluations are used in health care to help decision-makers allocate their resources. The objective of this study is to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of mechanical chest compressions compared to manual chest compressions. READ MORE

  5. 4. VEVA Multifunctional Spindlering

    University essay from Sektionen för ekonomi och teknik (SET)

    Author : Simon Pettersson; Andersson Miranda; [2013]
    Keywords : Automotive Safety; Optimization; Adaptive Load Limiter;

    Abstract : Our thesis is made in collaboration with Autoliv Sweden and the department Global Development Seatbelt in Vårgårda. Autoliv was founded in 1953 by two brothers from Vårgårda. Since then, they have become world leading in automotive safety and cooperates with several major automotive companies. READ MORE