According to the German Resuscitation Registry 2024, 370 people per day in Germany suffer a sudden cardiac arrest. That's over 136,000 cases per year, mostly occurring outside of hospitals. [1].
The good news: More and more people are intervening and providing first aid.
The bad news: The survival rate has stagnated at only 11 %. Every minute that passes without effective resuscitation dramatically increases the risk of serious injury or death.
The critical minutes during resuscitation
In the event of cardiac arrest, every second counts. Irreversible brain damage begins after just three minutes without oxygen. The so-called "golden time" until the arrival of emergency services is crucial for survival.
However, even trained professionals find it difficult to perform resuscitation exactly according to the recommendations:
- Indentation depth: 5–6 cm
- Frequency: 100-120 compressions per minute
For laypersons in an acute stress situation, this is significantly more difficult – uncertainty, fear and physical strain often lead to suboptimal results.
This is where the crucial point becomes clear: The quality of resuscitation is crucial for survival.
Our answer: CPR feedback systems for better resuscitation
Medical technology can close this gap. MEDtech Engineer We develop solutions that address the exact points where human capabilities reach their limits.
Our portable CPR feedback system based on the M-Track board supports first responders through:
- Direct real-time feedback compression depth and frequency
- Data visualization via a user-friendly smartphone app
- Mobility and intuitive operation, so that even laypersons can perform effective resuscitation
In this way, our technology transforms uncertainty into precision – and significantly increases the chances of survival.
Improving resuscitation quality through medical technology
Current data shows positive trends:
- The first responder rate increases from 50.7 % to 55.4 %
- The number of defibrillations performed by laypersons is increasing.
But the technology needs to be more widely disseminated, because A CPR feedback system can significantly improve the quality of resuscitation., even with less experienced helpers.
With our systems, we contribute to measurably increasing the survival chances of cardiac arrest victims – a direct link between medical technology and saving lives.
What matters now for the future of resuscitation
The rescue chain of the future needs:
- Technical innovations such as CPR feedback systems, which are available in all emergency situations
- Extensive training and education, also in schools and companies
- Intuitive, reliable medical technology, which supports people in critical situations
MEDtech Ingenieur doesn't just deliver products – we deliver expertise and know-how., to develop medical devices that save lives.
If you would like to realize projects with us, we look forward to working together on the Medical technology of tomorrow to work – for higher chances of survival, more safety and effective first aid.