Defibtech, RCF-A1000EN, Lifeline RPM-1000 ARM Automated Chest Compression System
Features:
- Long runtime battery pack life (requires less power to accomplish compressions)
- Fast battery pack recharge time
- Long useful life battery pack (3 years or about 300 charge/discharge cycles)
- Battery pack inserts in either orientation (with the contacts toward the unit)
- Fast battery pack swapping because of battery pack eject release latches
- External AC power adapter also recharges the battery pack, even during use
Defibtech is proud to introduce the Lifeline ARM Automated Chest Compression (ACC) device. The Lifeline ARM is used to perform mechanical chest compressions when effective manual CPR is not possible. It is common knowledge effective cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is attainable when a high level of efficacy is achieved. This is necessary to have an impact on the survival rate of a cardiac arrest victim. Effective CPR is very difficult to achieve manually when fatigue can occur in as little as 1-2 minutes while trying to maintain at least 2 inches/5 cm depth compressions at a minimum rate of 100 compressions per minute. In a rescue situation, the Lifeline ARM, when used as a complement to manual CPR, provides extended CPR with minimal interruptions when fatigue, insufficient personnel, or patient transport (e.g., ambulance, intra-hospital) may inhibit the delivery of effective/consistent chest compressions to the patient. Its award-winning design provides portability, speedy deployment, and delivers precise CPR with unmatched operating times.
CPR has a measurable component called CCF, or "chest compression fraction." CCF is the percentage of time in which chest compressions are done by rescuers during a cardiac arrest. CCF drops when there are interruptions or pauses in CPR, which are often due to other rescue-related activities, even if they last only a few seconds. Greater CCF can negatively impact survival rates.
Greater CPR potency can be attained with Defibtech's Lifeline ARM, the automated solution for providing mechanical CPR when effective manual CPR is not possible. Time is critical in a rescue. The superior design of the Lifeline ARM provides easier assembly, fewer steps to initiating compressions, minimized interruptions, and robustness during operation. With state of the art features, functions, and ease of use, the Lifeline ARM is an unsurpassed solution for automated CPR. Designed for the ruggedness and durability demands of the professional first responder, the Lifeline ARM delivers portability, quick deployment, and ensures high-quality CPR. The result is a truly useful product to help save lives.
The Lifeline ARM has an extremely simplified Control Panel where just two steps are needed to initiate mechanical CPR:
- (1) Adjust the Compression Piston height relative to the patient's chest for beginning compressions by using the Up/Down softkey buttons located on the Control Panel of the Compression Module, and
- (2) depending on the protocol that is in line with your designated emergency response procedures, choose between "Run Continuous," which performs chest compressions only (no breathing) for chest compressions only, or "Run with Breaths," which follows the compressions with breaths protocol by using programmed pauses for rescue breaths.
Toggling between the two protocols during the rescue is possible, to accommodate your local resuscitation protocol. At any time, the Pause button may be used to stop compressions when running, or resume compressions if stopped.
Advanced battery technology, with flexible power options, means the Lifeline ARM will always be ready for rescue. The rechargeable battery pack provides unmatched operational times and long service life across a wide temperature range. By design, fast battery pack swapping, as well as external AC power adapter operation, is possible.
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