INSIGHT-CPR

The INSIGHT-CPR project will harness advanced artificial intelligence (AI) to create a portable, easy-to-use device designed to improve survival chances for patients in cardiac arrest. The system combines a non-invasive wearable sensor with an AI-driven algorithm capable of accurately detecting blood pressure in real time. Worn on the wrist or finger, the sensor wirelessly transmits vital information to a monitor or mobile device. This provides rescuers with immediate insight into blood flow to the heart and brain, enabling them to adapt their techniques, such as adjusting hand placement during chest compressions, to deliver the most effective care possible.

Dr James, EAAA Honorary Consultant (R&D) with the charity’s Research, Audit, Innovation, and Development (RAID) group, explained: “INSIGHT-CPR is a collaborative project led by world-leading experts at the University of Michigan’s Weil Institute, alongside prehospital experts at EAAA. It aims to improve outcomes for patients who suffer sudden out-of-hospital cardiac arrests. The grant awarded by the American Heart Association is one of the most prestigious and competitive in resuscitation research. Being invited to join this project really demonstrates EAAA’s position at the forefront of prehospital emergency medicine.”

Dr Paul, Consultant Interventional Cardiologist and HEMS Consultant at EAAA, added: “For over five years, EAAA has led innovation in pre-hospital resuscitation. To be approached by such a respected international team, following our work on the SPEAR course and the groundbreaking ERICA-ARREST study, is a real honour. This collaboration represents a natural next step in advancing prehospital care for cardiac arrest patients.”