A method of assisting a caregiver in delivering patient therapy includes providing prompts at a user interface, wherein the therapy includes steps in a protocol, at least one of which is an instruction for the caregiver to call the ERC by actuating the input device, initiating a call to an emergency response center (ERC) in response to actuation of an input device of a medical device, detecting, by one or more sensors, whether one or more steps of the protocol have been completed in response to the prompts, wherein at least one of the sensors is a sensor other than a therapy electrode, selecting one or more prompts based at least in part on whether the one or more steps in the series has been performed, and controlling the user interface to provide the selected one or more prompts as visible and/or audible prompts.

A portable headrest which has a forehead support and a chin support and a recess between the forehead support and chin support. The portable headrest can especially be constructed in such a way that the forehead support and/or chin support is/are adjustable in height and/or length. The headrest can optionally include a rounded attachment. Furthermore, the headrest can include at least one camera is arranged in the recess between the forehead support and chin support.

Devices, systems, and/or methods for immobilizing a patient's head and simultaneously providing emergency respiration for the patient includes, in some embodiments, a head immobilizer, a bag valve mask (BVM), an endotracheal tube (ET) bracket, and/or an oxygen face mask. In some embodiments where head immobilization is not needed, a cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) board may be used in lieu of the head immobilizer. Each such embodiment is configured to require reduced manual intervention by a caregiver without reducing the effectiveness of each medical device and/or system. An adjustable BVM holder integrated into the head immobilizer secures the BVM on the patient. In embodiments with a BVM, only a single hand is necessary to provide emergency respiration, freeing the caregiver's other hand for other caregiving tasks. Such a head immobilizer may secure an ET bracket and/or face mask to a patient, allowing for hands-free operation during patient treatment, movement, and transportation.

A device for assisting a caregiver in delivering therapy to a patient, the device comprising a user interface configured to deliver prompts to a caregiver to assist the caregiver in delivering therapy to a patient; at least one sensor configured to detect the caregiver's progress in delivering the therapy, wherein the sensor is other than an electrode in an electrical contact with the body; a memory in which a plurality of different prompts are stored; a processor configured to determine which of the different prompts should be selected for delivery based on the progress detected by the sensor.

An elevation device used in the performance of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) includes a base and an upper support pivotably coupled to the base. The upper support is configured to elevate the individual's upper back, shoulders and head when pivoted. The upper support is expandable lengthwise. The upper support includes a neck support that is configured to support the individual's spine in a region of the individual's C7 and C8 vertebrae throughout elevation of the upper back, shoulders and head.

Sleep apnea detection and mitigation equipment that uses a face mask connected to a pillow with an embedded device is described. The embedded device has an air inlet assembly to pull in air from the environment, an exhaust assembly to release air to the environment, a control circuit, and an oxygen tank with a regulator. The inlet assembly releases filtered air into the face mask through an air tube and the exhaust assembly pulls contaminated air from the interior of the face mask through another air tube. Airflow sensors within the path of the airflow are used to measure the real time airflow data. The control circuit uses the measured real time airflow data to detect sleep apnea. The control circuit also reshapes the pillow to mitigate the apnea.

An apparatus is provided for routing hose, comprising a support device, wherein the support device defines a first surface and an opposite second surface, a first end and an opposite second end. The support device comprising an aperture proximate the first surface extending from the first surface to the second surface; and a channel aperture extending from the first end toward the second end, wherein the channel aperture at least partially defines the second surface; and a resilient member.

A device for assisting a caregiver in delivering therapy to a patient, the device comprising a user interface configured to deliver prompts to a caregiver to assist the caregiver in delivering therapy to a patient; at least one sensor configured to detect the caregiver's progress in delivering the therapy, wherein the sensor is other than an electrode in an electrical contact with the body; a memory in which a plurality of different prompts are stored; a processor configured to determine which of the different prompts should be selected for delivery based on the progress detected by the sensor.

An improved active head/shoulder and neck positioning device for positioning a patient undergoing endotracheal intubation, including: (1) a horseshoe-shaped torso support bladder adapted to be positioned underneath the torso of a patient that provides added stability, (2) a head support bladder affixed to a top surface of the torso support bladder, (3) at least one source of compressed air, and (4) a combined joystick/controller for selectively conducting pressurized air from the source to the torso support bladder and the head support bladder. The torso support bladder expands as it is inflated and it can be vented to an atmosphere for deflation. The head support bladder is positioned for placement beneath the patient's head, and it is operative to elevate the patient's head as the head support bladder is inflated and the headrest thereby expands. The at least one source of compressed air is in fluid communication with the torso support bladder and the head support bladder. The combined joystick/controller can be used to achieve optimal anatomical alignment of the patient's larynx for intubation.

A method for performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) includes elevating the heart of an individual to a first height relative to a lower body of the individual. The lower body may be in a substantially horizontal plane. The method may also include elevating the head of the individual to a second height relative to the lower body of the individual. The second height may be greater than the first height. The method may further include performing one or more of a type of CPR or a type of intrathoracic pressure regulation while elevating the heart and the head. The first height and the second height may be determined based on one or both of the type of CPR or the type of intrathoracic pressure regulation.