Chest Compressor (CPR) Machine

CPR MACHINE

A CPR machine is a device that helps to restart someone's heart if it stops beating properly.A CPR shock machine is used when someone’s heart suddenly stops working, i.e. cardiac arrest.

The resuscitation machines have pads which stick on the person’s bare chest. These are used to check the heart’s rhythm. If the rhythm is not normal, the CPR machine gives an electric shock that helps the heart to start again and beat correctly.

The machine also gives voice instructions to tell people how to do CPR, which are chest compression machines that help to pump blood.The CPR machine is easy to handle so that people without training can also operate it.

FEATURES OF CPR MACHINE:

Portable and battery operated

CPR shock machine is small and easy to carry. It is operated by battery, so it can be used anywhere without electricity connection.

Voice Prompts

It has a voice that gives instructions, how to use the machine.

Picture Instructions

There are also pictures that guide or show how to use it.

Analyses heart rhythm

Pads connect to a machine and check the patient's heart, if it needs a shock.

Gives electric shock

If the rhythm is not normal, the machine gives an electric shock through pads and restart the heart.

Shockproof

Machine are designed accordingly that shock can go only to patient’s chest, not affect anyone else.

CPR Coaching

When needed, voice tells how to do a chest compression machine to keep blood pumping.

USES OF CPR MACHINE:

• For sudden cardiac arrest – chest compression machine is used when someone’s heart suddenly stops beating normally, this is called cardiac arrest.
• Restart the heart–If the machine detects that the heartbeat is stop and not working properly, then it will give an electric shock. This shock will restart the patient’s heart to beat normally.
• Keep blood flowing – machine tells how to do CPR;it involves pushing on a person’s chest to keep their blood flowing around the body.
• Use in emergency – Using a CPR machine quickly during cardiac arrest can keep oxygen flowing to the brain and other organs. This helps in the emergency until an ambulance arrives.
• Increases Survival chances – CPR machine is used soon after cardiac arrest, and increases the chance of person survival.
• Can be used by anyone – CPR machines have simple voice instructions; it allows anyone to save the life of another without training.
• Available in public place – it can be found anywhere in many public places like airports, offices, schools and shopping malls in case of an emergency.

LIMITATION OF CPR MACHINE:

Cannot treat all heart issues

CPR machines are mainly designed to treat cardiac arrest; they cannot fix all types of heart problems.

Need to act quickly

For good result, the machine needs to be used very soon after the heart stops. If too much time passes, then it doesn’t restart the heart.

Battery power runs out

If batteries run out, the machine will stop working until a new battery is inserted.

Not for children / Infants

Most CPR machines are for adults.

Technology can fail

As, like other machines, it can have technical issue or failures.

BENEFITS OF CPR MACHINE:

Consistency

It delivers steady and accurate chest compression.

Efficiency

It keeps blood flowing to the heart and brain, which is crucial during cardiac arrest.

Reduces Fatigue

It allows a saver to save energy and focus on another important task during an emergency.

Improves survival rates

By providing continues and effective chest compression, it increases the chance of a person survival until advanced medical help arrives.

COMPONENTS OF CPR MACHINE:

• Defibrillator pads – There are two sticky pads or patches attached to the person’s bare chest. These pads allow the machine to check the heart rhythms and deliver electric shock if needed.
• Battery Pack – Machine runs on a rechargeable battery. This makes the machine portable to use anywhere.
• Analysis system – Inside the machine there is a computer which analyse heart's electrical rhythm, and confirms if shock needed or not.
• Shock delivery system – If machine analysis shows the heart needs electric shock, then CPR shock machine provide electric shock through the chest pads.
• Voice Instructor–Machine has a voice recording to guide step by step how to use the device.
• Visual prompt–In a CPR machine, there is a screen or light indicators that provide visual clues.
• CPR guide – Voice and visuals guide how to use CRP chest compression machine.
• Carry case–CPR machine is a durable and portable case or bag that allows easy transport.

ARTIFICIAL CPR MACHINE:

An Artificial CPR machine is a device that can perform chest compression automatically, just like people do CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation machine) with their hands.

The artificial CPR machine has a piston that moves up and down, pushing firmly on the patient’s chest at a consistent rate and depth, same as the chest compression done by humans.

These machines are portable and battery operated. Artificial compression from the machine combined with rescue breaths and defibrillation can help increase chances of survival.

Lucas CPR machine – Lucas CPR machineis a device that provides mechanical chest compression to patients in cardiac arrest. It is mostly used in emergencies as an alternative to manual CPR because it provides consistent compression at a fixed rate.

TYPES OF CPR MACHINE:

Fully automatic

This machine analyses heart rhythm and delivers a shock immediately if needed, without pressing any button.

Semi-automatic

This machine analyses the heart and instructs when a shock is needed, medical staff needed to press a button to deliver the shock.

Basic AEDs

It is most simple and affordable. It can only provide shock.

Advanced AEDs

These have more capabilities like CPR feedback, ECG displaying and ability to work on infants / children. It is the most expensive.

Wearable / Hands Free

These portable AEDs can be worn on the body or integrated into equipment like ambulance stretchers to allow hands-free defibrillation.

Training AEDs

As the name suggests, this is non-shocking specially designed for training and skill practice.

COST OF CPR MACHINE:

CPR machine price can varybased on brand, model and feature.

Basic Models – Basic model CPR machine price is around Rs. 30,000 to Rs. 40,000.

Mid-Range Models-More advanced CPRmachines with additional features can cost between Rs. 60,000 to Rs. 1,00,000.

High-end models – The most sophisticated and fully featured CPR machines from top brands cost Rs. 1,50,000 to 2,50,000 for the highest-end models.

BRAND:

Phillips

It is one of the leading AED brands. Its popular models are Heart start Frx, Heart start HS1 and Heartstrat home.

Amoul

It is easy and ready to use for the rescuers, It has voice and visual indicators.

Zoll

It is another top brand, Its AED plus, AED pro ans Zoll AED 3 are widely used models.

Corpuls

It is a mechanical chest compression device used for emergencies. It has a unique rotating arm that allows free access to the patient’s thorax at all times.

Defibtech

It's manufacturer's lifeline view, lifeline auto and lifeline ECG.

Min dray

 It is a medical device company that offers the Beneheart AED's.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION:

Q. What is a CPR machine used for?

Ans. A CPR machine is used to help someone to experience sudden cardiac arrest.

Q. How does a CPR machine work?

Ans. – Machine have adhesive pads applied to a person’s bare chest to detect heart rhythms. If any shock needed, the CPR shock machine allows the machine to deliver shock through pads.

Q. Can anyone use a CPR machine?

Ans. – Yes, it is simple to use and can be used by anyone by following the voice and visual prompt provided by the machine.

Q. Are CPR machine safe to use on children / infants?

Ans. Many AED's have settings to deliver low energy shock suitable for under 8 years old or infants. A special paediatric pad is also needed.