The Life-Saving CPR Companion.
Project Brief
2024
3rd Year - 3 Weeks​​​
Skills: Rapid Ideating, Research, Problem Synthesis​​
In a medical emergency, every second counts—but in a moment of panic, even the best of us can freeze. That’s where Pacemate comes in. This pocket-sized, intelligent CPR assistant ensures you perform chest compressions and rescue breaths at the correct rate and rhythm with simple audible beeps. Pacemate helps anyone—trained or untrained—deliver effective, life-saving CPR with confidence.
Challenge
Find a use for a small button device, design the sound it makes, and design the outer shape of it in accordance with the given internal dimensions. Full freedom to research and decide a need for a product, exercise on form and visual communication while considering product internals.
Opportunity
Many medical emergencies require immediate response within minutes, if not seconds. That assistance can be provided by bystanders if they are equipped with the right knowledge and skills. Focus on a small, portable device that can help an individual save another person's life.
Background Research
Across Canada, only 40% of people receive CPR, when experiencing a cardiac arrest that occurs in a public setting. Even though 61% of Canadians say that they would be willing to perform it. This lack of confidence in bystander aid, is where PaceMate+ comes into play.
Features
Universal Use
Ideal for everyone – students and adults at in the city, by the countryside, even mountaineering. It's designed for easy use anywhere.
Compact and Convenient
Compact & Portable – Clips onto a keychain, back pack, first aid kit, fits in a purse for instant access.
Using Pacemate in an Emergency
In an emergency, stay calm and act quickly. Turn on Pacemate by switching up the power button.
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Pacemate will begin beeping at the correct rhythm for you to match with chest compressions (100 beats per minute).
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After 30 compressions, Pacemate will signal you to give 2 rescue breaths.
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Continue the process until emergency responders arrive or there is a change in the environment.
Sound Sequence
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Medically Recommended Time​
30 Compressions 2 Breaths 4 More Repetitions of Compressions and Breaths
3 beeps 1beep 13secs 3 beeps 4 beeps
Switch
to
Start
End
to
Reassess
Airways
After 1 Cycle Pause After 5 Cycles
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Guided Breathing​​​​