The CirQPOD Intrathoracic Pressure Regulator (IPR) System provides IPR therapy, intended to increase circulation and blood pressure in non-spontaneously breathing patients.The CirQPOD employs a single use, disposable blower device connected to the CirQPOD Motor - used in combination with a ventilator source - to deliver a positive pressure breath (ventilation) to a patient. The CirQPOD’s mechanism of action derives from the physiologic principle that lower intrathoracic pressure will increase venous return to the heart. The increase in venous return results in increased cardiac output, circulation, and blood pressure.When inserted within a standard respiratory circuit between the patient and a ventilation source, the CirQPOD generates negative pressure during the expiratory phase to create sub-atmospheric intrathoracic pressure between the periods of positive pressure ventilations.
A non-sterile valve intended to increase blood flow to the heart and brain of a patient during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) by selectively impeding inspiratory gases during the release phase of CPR resulting in increased negative pressure in the thorax, greater venous return to the heart, and increased blood flow during the next compression. It is designed to connect between a ventilation source (e.g., pulmonary resuscitator) and an airway adjunct (e.g., face mask, breathing tube) and is typically comprised of a valve diaphragm (e.g., silicone) with a ventilation port and supplemental features [e.g., safety mechanism, visual metronome (battery-powered)]. This is a single-use device.