Abstract

Because the majority of people are not trained in proper CPR, CPR done on out of hospital cardiac arrests is not typically effective. CPR + U will measure depth and timing of compressions to improve CPR efficacy in the field.

What’s Wrong?

Despite onlookers performing CPR on 35%-45% of cardiac arrest victims worldwide, experts did not establish a link between early bystander CPR and a higher survival rate.

Why is this?

CPR is not performed effectively, meaning the oxygen-rich blood in the heart is not travelling to the rest of the body.

How do we fix this?

CPR+U will measure the depth and timing of compressions to assess accuracy and provide feedback and directions to improve CPR efficacy in the field.

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Strain Gauges Measure Pressure

Vibration Motor for Tactile Guidance

Speaker Provides Instructions

LED Lights Show Depth Accuracy

Compactable

Timer Calculates Compression Speed

Mayra Ramirez

Business Administration Lead

Mayra is a biomedical engineering senior with a business administration minor. She is currently an intern at TRIMEDX where she provides clinical equipment services for local hospitals and clinics.

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Paris Smith

Video Editor

Paris is a biomedical engineering senior with a chemistry minor. She will be pursuing a Master’s degree in prosthetics and orthotics at the University of Washington this upcoming fall.

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Coewen Rains

Coding Software Engineer

Coewen is a biomedical engineering senior with a mathematics minor who will graduate at the end of his spring semester. He’s looking to further his experience in the medical and engineering fields.

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Jeramy Lamar

3D Modeling Software Engineer

Jeramy is a biomedical engineering senior with a minor in psychology. He received an Associate’s degree in machining and 3D modeling from WSU Tech and has returned to college in order to develop devices to improve people's lives.

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Mea Ames

CPR & Marketing Specialist

Mea is a biomedical engineering senior with a minor in chemistry. She will continue her studies at WSU and pursue a Master’s degree in order to research and develop new sensor technology.

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Patrick Vassallo

Voice Actor

Patrick is a performing arts sophomore aiming to join the market for voice actors. He will continue his studies for the next few years and has experience as an e-reader.