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Abstract

Aim of the Study: The heart is the body's primary pumping organ, and disturbance in the pumping of blood leads to the organ failure due to inadequate blood supply. Due to the pumping disturbance patient may suffer from different problems mainly origins cardiac arrest (CA), which is the leading cause of death. During CA within 3 to 5 minutes of collapse if emergency treatment not provided to the patient, it can lead to brain hemorrhage, organ failure and even death(Cunningham et al., 2012). To overcome these issues Basic life support (BLS) is essential for resuscitation (i.e., CPR) after cardiac arrest, ensuring suitable ventilation and circulation until the primary cause of heart failure is addressed. Cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) requires continuous, steady, and fine chest compressions carried to the patient until medical help arrives. However, the traditional manual method requires significant energy and qualified healthcare experts Furthermore, the consistent and effective chest compressions are not possible in manual method (Paratz et al., 2020). To eliminate the human component and ensure continuous compressions according to the assigned time, ‘Self-Operated CPR’ would be the greatest option.
Methodology: The proposed Self-Operated CPR prototype is designed to be adjustable in height and effectively deliver sternal compressions. At its core, it uses a crankshaft assembly that moves a shaft in and out to apply the necessary force to the chest. This movement is precisely controlled by a microcontroller, ensuring accurate and consistent compressions. Force sensor will continuously monitor the compression force being applied on the chest and whenever it exceeds the limit or when the force applied is not within the range, an alarming signal will be generated to stop the procedure and escapes the patient from the any unwanted event or danger. The heart rate sensor monitors the patient’s heart beat. This prototype guarantees CPR quality and enhances the survival rates by automating the procedure of CPR.
Findings: The prototype was tested on the mannequin; it provided satisfactory results which were within the CPR guidelines. The total number of chest compressions that the prototype provided in 2 minutes was 148, with a delay of 2 seconds for analysis of the victim’s heart rate. And the proposed prototype also achieved a compression depth of 2 inches.
Conclusion: The most effective tools for addressing issues in medicine or the medical industry are biomedical devices. One of the medical problems that occur within the blink of an eye is sudden cardiac arrest. It requires early detection and prompt treatment without any delay. The prototype that we have designed is a life-saving device/product that addresses the issues related to SCA.