摘要 |
A device, method and system are disclosed for assisting a rescuer attempting to resuscitate a patient in need of resuscitation. A CPR assist device is provided that includes a first indication of a first surface of the CPR assist device to place in contact with a patient. The CPR assist device further includes a second indication of a second surface of the CPR assist device to place in contact with a patient. In one embodiment, the CPR assist device is adapted to provide indicia to a rescuer that provide instructions to assist the rescuer to resuscitate the patient. In another embodiment, the CPR assist device is adapted to initiate or adjust instructions and/or therapy based on whether the first surface or the second surface of the CPR assist device is placed in contact with the chest region of a patient in need of resuscitation.
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