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    Area of Science:

    • Biomedical Engineering
    • Emergency Medicine
    • Medical Device Development

    Background:

    • Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a critical life-saving intervention.
    • Accurate hand placement during CPR is essential for effective resuscitation.
    • Current methods for guiding CPR hand placement are limited.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To test and verify a prototype system for measuring chest compression location during CPR.
    • To develop a system that can provide visual guidance for optimal CPR hand placement.
    • To enhance the quality of CPR delivered by first responders.

    Main Methods:

    • Development of a prototype using a flexible grid of silicone-embedded force sensors.
    • Integration of adhesive for easy and secure mounting on the patient's thorax.
    • Design considerations based on input from paramedics to ensure minimal workflow disruption.

    Main Results:

    • Initial testing and verification of the prototype's functionality were completed.
    • The prototype successfully measured the location of chest compressions on the thorax.
    • The system is designed for seamless integration into existing emergency medical workflows.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed prototype shows promise for accurately measuring chest compression location during CPR.
    • Future iterations will incorporate visual guidance and quality measurement capabilities.
    • This technology has the potential to significantly improve CPR effectiveness and patient outcomes.