Cardiac assist cuirass

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1988-11-14

1989-11-21

Apley, Richard J.

Surgery

Truss

Perineal

A61H 3102

Patent

active

048815276

ABSTRACT:
A cardiac assist cuirass is disclosed that acts to alternately apply compression and vacuum to the torso of a patient. This draws venous blood back from the periphery into the lungs and forces oxygenated blood out from the lungs through the left heart to the rest of the body, while at the same time ventilating the lungs. Thus, it can maintain life even during complete cardio-pulmonary arrest. It can also be synchronized with a weakly beating heart for assistance in congestive heart failure or cardiogenic shock. It is adjustable for a wide range of body sizes, does not interfere with routine nursing care or intensive medical care. It is hand portable, uses standard electric supply and is easily adjustable for a wide range of cardiac and pulmonary purposes.

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patent: 3961626 (1976-06-01), Houchen

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