Idiot-proof CPR-Pad that could save lives

Juniper Foo | Jun 23, 2008

It's not the most portable (like the CPR flashlight) of first-aid kits. But this frisbee-looking plate has only your interest at heart, literally. I've a keen interest in such life-saving devices, particularly since an ex-boss died of a herat attack at home right after an evening run, while an acquaintance in a public relations outfit recently suffered a fatal cardiac arrest. Could they have been saved? Well, some say it's all in the hands of fate. But with a gizmo like this, fate could just be thwarted, since even someone with no cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training can administer crucial first aid on-the-spot.

More's the pity that this still a concept for now. But designer Ryan Helps, who even has a name to match, for Pete's sake, has created a device that takes the guesswork out of saving lives. Just place the CPR-Pad on the chest (it even has nipple alignment!), position your hands just like in the diagram, and a monitor/aid will display the optimal way to push the chest correctly. Clicks when proper pressure is achieved and a flashing power light for proper rhythm cue the user throughout the entire procedure. Now all that's needed is to hurry out with a commerical unit!

Via Yanko Design

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ferdiei says...
first of all, thanks to Resusci(tation)-Anne (who was named after the daughter of the man who invented the CPR after his little-Anne died in a car accident), the manikin that was always used in CPR trainings. but this latest gadget really belongs to this 'computer age' as more and more people -& not becasue fewer people can administer a proper CPR- have died uneccesary deaths while ordinary people like us could save a life by using one like this. but whenever a situation arises, make sure the person who uses one is not prone to panic (due to clicking sound/or unable to follow the flashing light), as he/she might be the one who's needed to be brought to the hospital next..

Jun 23, 2008 22:48