Create specialized cardiac pads that allow medical professionals to change shock vector or utilize the dual-sequential defibrillation technique

Project Overview

During a cardiac arrest in which the patient is in V-Fib/pulseless V-Tach, dual-sequential defibrillation has been a proven method to aid in both pre-hospital and out-of-hospital ROSC when singular defibrillation and medication are unable to revert the heart to sinus rhythm. With the LUCAS device becoming more common to provide efficient, high-quality CPR in the field, obtaining access to the ventral/dorsal cardiac pad placement becomes nearly impossible. Creating cardiac pads that allow two defibrillators to be attached to the patient simultaneously, while allowing a possible vector change with only one monitor, can provide an efficient option to allow pre-hospital medical providers to attempt more ways to achieve ROSC.

Team Picture

Files

• Final Notebook (December 13, 2023)
• Final Report (December 13, 2023)
• Final Poster Presentation (December 7, 2023)
• Preliminary Report (October 11, 2023)
• Preliminary Presentation (October 6, 2023)
• PDS (September 21, 2023)

Contact Information

Team Members

• Hunter Belting - Co-Team Leader
• Rebecca Poor - Co-Team Leader
• Maribel Glodowski - Communicator
• Daisy Lang - BSAC
• Jack Sperling - BWIG
• Nick Johnson - BPAG

Advisor and Client

• Tyler Ross - Advisor
• Prof. John Puccinelli - Advisor
• Dr. Michael Lohmeier - Client