Numerical simulation of cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Identifier:  TDX:4309

Handle: https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11797/TDX4309

Authors:  Moradicheghamahi, Jafar

Abstract:
Cardiac arrest remains a significant challenge, causing about 800,000 deaths in Europe and the US. Despite efforts in cardiopulmonary resuscitation research, the survival rate after cardiac arrest is disappointingly below 10 percent. To improve outcomes, CPR investigations continue, but extensive clinical and laboratory studies are costly and limited. As an alternative, numerical methods, especially the finite element (FE) method, have gained prominence due to their cost-effectiveness and efficiency. The study focuses on the impact of thoracic cage dimensions on CPR outcomes. The dimensions of the thoracic cage play a crucial role in determining CPR success, and understanding their influence can help provide personalized CPR instructions based on individual characteristics. The research uses realistic FE models to analyze the effects of thoracic dimensions on CPR outcomes, including compression depth and maximum ribcage stress. A comprehensive FE model encompassing all internal thoracic organs during CPR is also developed for valuable insights into the resuscitation process.