[Coupling ventilation and defibrillation].
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.
Jörns
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Institut für Biomedizinische Technik, Universität Karlsruhe (TH), Deutschland.
Schlindwein
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Schönegg
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Bolz
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D016887:Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation / Q000295:instrumentation*; D004554:Electric Countershock / Q000295:instrumentation*; D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D012122:Ventilators, Mechanical; D014693:Ventricular Fibrillation / Q000628:therapy*