Actuation and Sensor Issues: Portable CPR Machine

Abstract

A portable CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) B machine is designed as a prototype. A nonlinear viscoelastic model is used to consider the human thoracic properties. Based on the mechanical movements and force-acceleration accruals associated with CPR deployment. The system model is studied for the chest response to CPR by considering the viscoelastic properties of the rib cage and intrathoracic organs. It is then numerically simulated in MATLAB/Simulink. Actuation and sensor integration details are discussed. A DC motor is applied for driving the slider crank mechanism.