Essays about: "Mechanical CPR"

Found 2 essays containing the words Mechanical CPR.

1. 1. Test Equipment for the LUCAS Chest Compression System: Incorporating Biomechanical Insights for Future Design Enhancements

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Biomedicinsk teknik

   Author : Ester Pörtfors; Malin Svärdling; [2024]
   Keywords : Mechanical CPR; Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation; LUCAS Chest Compression System; Test Equipment; Chest Biomechanics; Chest Stiffness; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : The LUCAS Chest Compression System is a market leading mechanical cardiopulmonary resuscitation device, assisting medical professionals worldwide when treating patients with sudden cardiac arrest. The objective of this master thesis project was to develop a new, adjustable test equipment for the LUCAS device, allowing for tests on varying chest heights and stiffness levels. READ MORE

3. 2. 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