Compression Belt System for Use with Chest Compression Devices

摘要

A compression belt cartridge for use with chest compression devices. The compression belt cartridge has a double-oar shaped belt and a cover plate through which the belt is threaded. The cover plate is provided with hooks and snap latches that fit into a belt drive platform. The cover plate is sized and dimensioned to fit within only selected platforms. The belt attaches to the means for tightening the belt via a spline attached to the belt. The means for tightening a belt then repetitively tightens the belt, thereby accomplishing chest compressions.

主权项

1. A system for performing chest compressions on a patient, said system comprising:
a housing suitable for supporting a patient during chest compressions; a motor and drive spool within the housing for tightening and loosening the belt; a removable compression belt cartridge comprising:
a belt formed of a band of material of non-uniform width, the belt having two ends and a center section, the center section removably attachable to the drive spool;a first spreader bar secured to a first portion of the belt;a second spreader bar secured to a second portion of the belt;a cover plate removably attachable to the housing.