Coupling ventilation and defibrillation

Jörns, N.; Schlindwein, M.; Schönegg, M.; Bolz, A.

Biomedizinische Technik. Biomedical Engineering 47 Suppl 1 Pt 1: 306-307

2002


ISSN/ISBN: 0013-5585
PMID: 12451847
Document Number: 549976
Fibrillation of the heart is one of the most common reasons for sudden death. In case of fibrillation, the brain gets damaged by hypoxia within minutes. Only a concept that bothly regards the cardial and pulmonal problem can be successful. A combination of AED (Automatic-External-Defibrillator) and breathing machine reduces the risks of hypoxia. It can furthermore benefit from the common use of sensors and a synchronised course.

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