HeartStart MRX Provides CPR Monitoring, Feedback

 
September 4, 2008

Philips’ HeartStart MRx Monitor/Defibrillator features Q-CPR, which reportedly integrates into a monitor/defibrillator that provides real-time CPR monitoring and feedback for both chest compressions and ventilations. The technology offers corrective feedback on the rate and depth of chest compressions, as well as the frequency and quality of ventilations, encouraging responders to adjust their technique as needed to improve CPR.

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