| abstract |
The invention provides systems, and methods for ventilating a patient in association with cardiopulmonary resuscitation procedures. In one exemplary embodiment, a system (10) comprises a ventilator (12) to periodically supply respiratory gases to a patient's lungs. A sensor (14) is provided to detect chest compressions by sensing changes in intrathoracid pressure. A controller (38) is coupled to the sensor, and controls actuation of the ventilator after a predetermined number of chest compressions have been detected by the sensor. |