Rhythm of life aid (ROLA): an integrated sensor system for supporting medical staff during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) of newborn infants

  • Authors:

  • Wei Chen;Sidarto Bambang Oetomo;Loe Feijs;Peter Andriessen;Floris Kimman;Maarten Geraets;Mark Thielen

  • Affiliations:

  • Department of Industrial Design, Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, The Netherlands;Department of Pediatrics, Máxima Medical Center, Veldhoven, The Netherlands and Department of Industrial Design, Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, The Netherlands;Department of Industrial Design, Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, The Netherlands;Department of Pediatrics, Máxima Medical Center, Veldhoven, The Netherlands;Department of Industrial Design, Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, The Netherlands;Department of Industrial Design, Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, The Netherlands;Department of Industrial Design, Eindhoven University of Technology, Eindhoven, The Netherlands

  • Venue:
  • IEEE Transactions on Information Technology in Biomedicine
  • Year:
  • 2010

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Abstract

During the stress of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), it is difficult to maintain the right rhythm and correct ratio of insufflations to chest compressions and to exert the compressions at a constant pressure. In this paper, we propose and demonstrate an integrated sensor system-the "Rhythm of Life Aid" (ROLA) to support medical staff during CPR of newborn infants. The design concept is based on interactive audio and visual feedback with consideration of functionalities and user friendliness. A prototype ROLA device is built, consisting of a transparent foil integrated with pressure sensor and electroluminescent foil actuators for indication of the exerted chest compression pressure, as well as an audio box to generate distinctive sounds as audio guidance for insufflations and compressions. To evaluate the performance of the ROLA device, a sensory mannequin and a dedicated software interface are implemented to give immediate feedback and record data for further processing. Tests of the ROLA prototype on the sensorymannequin by ten pairs of a doctor and a nurse atMáxima Medical Centre in Veldhoven, The Netherlands show that the use of ROLA device achieves a more constant rhythm and pressure of chest compressions during CPR of newborn infants.