Dr. Cantrell saw considerable variability in quality of barehanded CPR in his work as an emergency physican. He developed a series of devices and a system for improved CPR. Prototypes of the basic and advanced CPR devices were built and tested over the next four years. Initial support was funded by a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant from the NIH.

A patent and FDA (Food and Drug Administration) marketing clearance was awarded in 2001 for the first basic CPR device (The Grip). Several more patents pending for this device. A patent is pending on the advanced CPR device (the PARD).

The company projects commercial availability of the Grip in 2004 following evaluation by selected beta sites. For additional information about these products, e-mail "El" at ecantrell@elcareinnovations.com.

Or mail:    Elroy Cantrell, D.O., Ph.D.
                Elcare Innovations, Inc.
                685 Elkins Lake
                Huntsville, Texas 77340
                (936)293-8612