United Heartbeats: Application for on Hand CPR Guidance

With the help of our simple, yet effective phone application, the CPR procedure will be made easy to follow in an emergency situation. In order to create this application, we first conducted market research to evaluate what applications of this sort were on the market. Furthermore, we conducted research on the American Red Cross’ standard CPR procedures for the 3 main age groups (infant, child, and adult). After developing an application on android studio with this research input, we conducted testing on CPR trained individuals, utilizing an advanced feedback providing mannequin, to evaluate whether our app makes a positive difference on the quality of CPR being delivered in an emergency situation. After conducting pre and post application testing with 7 CPR trained test subjects, it was evident that the quality of CPR has improved among our subjects. This was analyzed by measuring the duration of consistent green lights being turned on in the feedback mannequin, in addition to the number of red light flashes and yellow light flashes at specific time intervals. Further research can be conducted to analyze the significance of improvement in CPR effectiveness among the test subjects. Moreover, in future studies, a larger sample size can be used for more accurate results.

Yichen Fang

Yichen Fang (she/her) is from Chico, California and is graduating with a degree in biomedical engineering. During her time at SLU, she was involved in the Health Resource Center, Society of Women Engineers, Rotaract, Tau Beta Pi, Honors Program, and etc. In her free time, she loves photography, painting, playing board games, watching TV, and spending quality time with friends. In the fall, she is planning on continuing her education at SLU SOM.

Cecilia Besancenez

Cecilia Besancenez (she/her) is from St. Louis, Missouri and will be graduating from Saint Louis University with her BS in Computer Engineering and a minor in Computer Science in May of 2022. Her involvement on campus includes the Academic Excellence Chair of Phi Mu Fraternity, along with being a member of IEEE and Women’s Club Lacrosse. In her free time, she enjoys her part-time bartending job, listening to music, and spending time with family and friends.

Nachi Rotte

Nachi Rotte (he/him/his) is from Bloomington, IL and is graduating with a degree in Biomedical engineering with a minor in mathematics and biology. In his free time, Nachi was involved with Alpha Epsilon Delta (pre-health club), SLU Shakti (nationally competitive bollywood fusion dance team), Gateway to Raas, etc. In his spare time, Nachi enjoys working out, playing basketball, and hanging out with his friends. In the fall, he is planning on pursuing a medical degree.

Brady Beggs

Brady Beggs is from Dupo, Illinois, and is graduating with a degree in biomedical engineering and a minor in engineering mathematics. During his free time at SLU, he was involved in Anime Club. In his free time, he enjoys watching anime and horror movies, reading, running, and listening to rock music.

The group would like to thank their faculty sponsor Dr. Gary Bledsoe for their support of this project.

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