Pictured above is the LifeBelt® CPR, a device from Deca-Medics Inc., of Columbus, Ohio, which has recently won a $20,000 grand prize in the Create the Future Design Contest sponsored by NASA’s Tech Briefs Media Group and Dassault Systèmes SolidWorks Corp.
NASA Tech Briefs explains what the device is all about:
Developed by Thomas Lach of Deca-Medics Inc., Columbus, OH, LifeBelt overcomes a critical limitation of “hands-only” CPR: the average rescuer is only capable of producing effective chest compressions for about two minutes, far shorter than the typical eight to ten minute emergency response time. With LifeBelt, half as much force is needed, resulting in less fatigue and longer-duration compressions – increasing the likelihood of a successful resuscitation.
The compact, lightweight device is designed to attach quickly, enabling a rescuer to start CPR in 15 seconds or less. An intuitive readout warns if the compression depth is too deep or shallow, giving the rescuer confidence that he or she is pushing properly.
“Most cardiac arrests don’t occur in a hospital or controlled environment,” said Mr. Lach. “They happen at home or at work. This is an easy-to-use product for all of us.”
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