AUTOMATIC HEART MASSAGER FOR USE IN CATHETERIZATION ROOMS

摘要

There is described an automatic heart massager (1) for use in a catheterization room. The heart massager (1, 110) comprises a support platform (2) for the back of the patient undergoing heart massage and at least two uprights (4, 40) which rise laterally from said support platform (2). The two uprights (4, 40) each contain an actuator for moving a transverse bridge (5, 50) with a pad (6) for compressing the patient's chest, perpendicularly to the support platform (2). At least the transverse bridge (5, 50) and the support platform (2) are made of a radiolucent material.