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September 2011 Product Roundup: Patient Monitoring

EMS1 is focusing on news and information about Patient Monitoring throughout the month of September 2011. Check out some of these monitoring products currently on the site:

LIFEPAK® 15 monitor/defibrillator from Physio-Control
The LIFEPAK 15 monitor/defibrillator is the new standard in emergency care for ALS teams who want the most clinically innovative, operationally innovative and LIFEPAK TOUGH device available today. The 15 integrates Masimo Rainbow SET technology that monitors SpO2, Carbon Monoxide and Methemoglobin, includes a metronome to guide CPR compressions and ventilations and provides an option to escalate energy to 360J. An entirely new platform, the 15 is powered by Lithium-ion battery technology, incorporates the SunVue display screen for viewability in bright sunlight, and data connectivity to easily and securely collect and send patient information. Similar form factor and user interface with the LIFEPAK 12 defibrillator/monitor will ease transition and training costs. For more information, call 800-442-1142 or visit www.physico-control.com.

ZOLL AutoPulse Non-Invasive Cardiac Support Pump
The only device of its kind, the ZOLL® AutoPulse® is a revolutionary non-invasive cardiac life support pump that moves more blood more consistently than is possible with human hands. Easy to use and battery operated, its load-distributing LifeBand® squeezes the entire chest. As a result, victims receive consistent, high-quality compressions that deliver improved blood flow. To learn more about how ZOLL can help your patient monitoring needs, visit their website or call 800-804-4356.

Philips HeartStart MRx Monitor/Defibrillator with Q-CPR
The Philips HeartStart MRx is a transport monitor/defibrillator specifically designed with EMS in mind. With a wide viewing angle and full-color display, users appreciate the ease and speed at which critical infomation is conveyed. The HeartStart MRx features an optional Compact-Flash® data card that automatically captures critical patient data, allowing EMS crews to seamlessly transfer information to hospital-based caregivers and enabling users to analyze, track and exchange patient data. The HeartStart MRx conducts automated self-tests that check for readiness, and is packaged in an exceptionally rugged design. Philips backs the HeartStart MRx with one year of on-site service. For more information, call 800-453-6860 or visit www.healthcare.philips.com.

For more information on Patient Monitoring, visit the EMS1 Patient Monitoring Catagory.