Safety mechanisms for belt cartridge used with chest compression devices

摘要

Safety mechanisms for compression belt cartridges used in chest compression devices. The safety mechanisms include a breakable link, liner socks, belt guards and a rapid-release connector. The breakable link ensures that unsafe belt tension will not occur. The liner socks protect the patient from friction and contain the breakable link. The belt guards protect foreign objects from entering the belt drive platform. The rapid-release connector allows the belt to be removed safely even during compressions.

主权项

1. A system for performing chest compressions on a patient, said system comprising:
a housing; a drive spool operably attached to the housing; a means for rotating the drive spool, said means for rotating disposed within the housing and operably attached to the drive spool; a belt attached to the drive spool, the belt suitable for compressing the chest of the patient; and a first breakable link attached to the belt, said first breakable link sized and dimensioned to break when a force of about 200 pounds to about 500 pounds is applied to the link, and wherein the first breakable link is attached to the belt such that if the first breakable link breaks, the belt will separate.