Method and Apparatus for Improved Ventilation and Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation

Apparatuses and methods are disclosed for improved ventilation and cardio-pulmonary resuscitation. An apparatus of the invention may include sealing means, a valve that is configured to the sealing means to control the airway of a patient, means to actuate the valve, a control unit coupled to the va...

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Zusammenfassung:Apparatuses and methods are disclosed for improved ventilation and cardio-pulmonary resuscitation. An apparatus of the invention may include sealing means, a valve that is configured to the sealing means to control the airway of a patient, means to actuate the valve, a control unit coupled to the valve actuating means, and means to deliver mechanical compressions to the chest. The control unit is configured to actuate the valve and the mechanical compression means to affect a number of sequences of states. Further, an apparatus of the present invention may include an oxygen source, oxygen valve, and oxygen valve actuator. Methods consistent with the afore-described apparatuses are disclosed.