EMS1 is focusing on news and information about CPR equipment throughout the month of June 2011. Check out some of these great products currently on the site:
Disclaimer: The products and companies in the below Round Up are sponsors of EMS1.com. Their inclusion in this article is for informational purposes only and does not represent an endorsement by EMS1 or its editorial staff.
Philips HeartStart FRx Defibrillator
For demanding situations where other AEDs just won’t do, the Philips HeartStart FRx Defibrillator is designed to be easy to use, rugged and reliable. Infant/child key turns the HeartStart FRx into a pediatric defibrillator, tailoring the voice instructions and therapy to the needs of a child. That means just one pad set works for adults, children, and infants, simplifying a stressful rescue. Every HeartStart FRx goes through a 120 point test before it leaves the factory. On the job, the HeartStart FRx automatically conducts self-tests every single day, not just weekly. It performs over 85 different tests in all. Learn more by visiting www.medical.philps.com.
LIFEPAK® 1000 Defibrillator from Physio-Control
The LIFEPAK® 1000 defibrillator is the most rugged defibrillator ever designed by Physio-Control, with an IP55 rating. ADAPTIV™ biphasic technology provides a range of energy up to 360 joules, and an upgradeable platform. The LIFEPAK 1000 is equipped with cprMAX™ technology, enabling care providers to change protocols as standards of care evolve. A large, intuitive screen displays graphics and ECG readings that are clear and easy to read from a distance. A visible and accessible battery gauge gives rescuers the ability to assess battery readiness. The non-rechargeable battery can deliver more than 425 shocks. Visit www.physio-control.com for more information.
ZOLL’s AED Plus® automated external defibrillator
ZOLL’s AED Plus® features Real CPR Help®, a tool that is able to actually see what you are doing and provide feedback to help you do it well. Audio and visual prompts help you rescue with confidence and clarity unmatched by any other automated external defibrillator (AED). The AED Plus offers: real CPR Help for rate and depth of compressions; support for the complete Chain of Survival; a one-piece pad for fast and accurate placement; consumer lithium camera batteries available from retail stores. For more information visit www.zoll.com.
Increase Your Accuracy Within Minutes
SmartMan©, the INTELLIGENT CPR Training Manikin System from Ambu gives you easy to understand visual feedback so you can quickly improve these vital skills. Research shows you dramatically increase your accuracy within minutes. Ambu SmartMan© gives you an accurate OBJECTIVE way to assess how well you are performing chest compressions. Also the Real Time Colorful Bar graphs allow you to immediately correct your performance. You’ll improve on your first time on SmartMan. Visit www.ambusmartman.com for more information.
Life/form® Pediatric Lumbar Puncture Simulator
Infants commonly require lumbar puncture as a diagnostic procedure used to collect a sample of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), measure cerebrospinal fluid pressure, or to inject medications intrathecally. The embedded iliac crest offers exceptional realism, while the removable spine, spinal canal and skin pad make training simple and hassle free. Lumbar puncture may be performed in the L3-L4, L4-L5, or L5-S1 spaces. The correct site can be located by palpating the iliac crest and spine. Students will appreciate the opportunity to practice this delicate but commonly performed procedure on Life a simulator that is both appealing and anatomically accurate. For more information visit www.enasco.com.
Improve Patient Survival Rates
ArrestPAC is an emergency resuscitation pack that helps paramedics, nurses, and doctors improve cardiac arrest care and ultimately improve patient survival rates. Created by two emergency medicine physicians, ArrestPAC was designed to efficiently guide medical teams through the American Heart Association’s Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) algorithms. Visit www.arrestpac.com for more information.
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