LIFEPAK Automated External Defibrillators

LIFEPAK® Automated External Defibrillator series is manufactured by Physio-Control which is one of the leading makers of products for cardiac emergencies. The products by Physio-Control are user-friendly and are designed according to the unique need of the customers. The popularity of the LIFEPAK® defibrillators can be judged from the fact that over 650,000 defibrillators have been sold worldwide. Here are a few popular models of defibrillators by Physio-Control.

LIFEPAK® 1000 Defibrillator: This defibrillator is perfect to be used by EMS, police and fire personnel. It features Physio-Control’s trademark ADAPTIV biphasic technology which enables this rugged device to produce energy from 150 to 360 joules. It has a large screen which displays graphics and ECG readings clearly.

It is important to have the device ready for use all the time and you can know the condition of the battery of your LIFEPAK® 1000 AED by a glance at the battery gauge. This device has a non-rechargeable battery that delivers more than 425 shocks before it needs to be changed. This defibrillator is also water resistant and has a rating of IP55. It is also compatible with other products manufactured by Physio-Control.

LIFEPAK CR® Plus AED: This LIFEPAK® AED device is ideal for EMS, police, firemen, etc.; it is also used by infrequent users. LIFEPAK CR® Plus is one of the most popular AED models around the globe. This device guides the rescuer through the entire process through voice prompts.

Apart from being rugged, this device is sleek and lightweight too. You can choose between a semi-automatic and automatic model according to your requirements. When using a semi-automatic model, you’ll need to assess the victim and then switch on the device and apply the electrodes.

The AED device analyzes rhythm of the heart and prompts you if the patient needs to be defibrillated. The fully automatic version, on the other hand, requires the rescuer to apply the electrodes and it does the rest. It analyzes the heart’s rhythm and administers a shock if it is required. This device is a perfect partner for the rescuer in emergency situations.

LIFEPAK® EXPRESS AED: This AED is designed to be used easily by a lay person like other Physio-Control products. It comes only in a semi-automatic model and is perfect for defibrillating a victim of sudden cardiac arrest. You get step by step voice prompts to guide you through the process while the internal computer gives you the heart rate of the victim.

This LIFEPAK® EXPRESS AED also features reduced energy electrodes which allow the rescuer to deliver shock to even an infant or child victimized by sudden cardiac arrest. It also allows you to store ECG data which can be transmitted to your PC. You can review the ECG data by using the user-friendly software.

The trademark ADAPTIV biphasic technology helps in automatically escalating energy from 200–360 joules. This defibrillator requires minimal maintenance as the dates for replacement of the battery charger and electrodes are synchronized. This superb device is splash proof and has a rating of IPX4.

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