September 13, 2007
Philips Defibrillators: Why They’re So Popular
Philips defibrillators are the name of trust, credibility and service. Over the past many years, the company’s defibrillators have been active in producing quality products for users and earned credibility and trust in return. Most efficient in its category, Philips defibrillators are aimed to provide help in Sudden Cardiac Arrest or SCA and prolong the life of the patient.
To make its mark in the medical equipment industry, Philips has launched numerous defibrillators that suit different needs and requirements. You can get easy-to-use automated external defibrillators or AED, catering the needs for common people or for community services. The company has also launched Multifunction defibrillators to serve the needs of medical professionals who have qualified and necessary skills and training to handle the heart stroke situations perfectly.
Heartstart defibrillators are the new addition in the defibrillators range of Philips. Serving the requirements of common people, these defibrillators are designed in an easiest manner to make it really user friendly and reliable in need. The equipment is portable making it mobile and easier to carry anywhere. The total weight of the defibrillators is just 3.3 lbs and carries clear, natural voice instructions to avoid any kind of disturbances. Philips defibrillators works on a simple mechanism. All you need require is plain electric batteries (usually have a life of four years). Attach the batteries to its place and the device is ready to give its service anywhere and anytime. The device has integrated SMART Pads, which needs to be on the chest of the patient to know the status of the heart well. Its strong sensor senses adapts the actions easily. This range of Philips defibrillators are capable of assessing heart rhythm or SMART Analysis and defibrillation energy delivery or SMART Biphasic.
Ensuring the required usage, the device is capable of carrying its self-tests of the electrical components, battery and subsystems. These self-tests not only ensure reliability but also check the device’s readiness for any kind of emergency. Philips defibrillators are also equipped with pads integrity test, ensuring the proper installment of cartridge and functioning of defibrillator pads.
The machine has a "green" button that indicates, the readiness of the device. The mechanism of the device is really user-friendly and alerts a user when it needs attention. It also has an in-built verbal guidance manual that helps in identifying the situation better so that proper actions can be taken.
Philips has constantly developing defibrillators catering the needs for both commercial and institutional users. Being the top in the race of defibrillators, Philips defibrillators have proved their worth in saving millions of life usually lost through cardiac strokes. With an aim to make defibrillators common for the public use, Philips has designed defibrillators that are easy to use and can be installed and used easily.
A name of trust and confidence, Philips Defibrillators has created their own importance in the market of defibrillators. With their user friendly mechanism, easy handling features, portability and effective usage, Philips defibrillators have become a necessity for people prone to heart problems.
Filed under Manufacturers by Mark Glazer
September 11, 2007
ZOLL Defibrillators: A Popular Choice
The ZOLL Company has over fifty years of experience in the field of resuscitation, and the company prides itself in providing good, sound external defibrillators. Most recently, they have come out with the M series, yet plenty of their early models had excellent features.
With the PD 1200, it combines defibrillation, pacing and monitoring, and it can be configured with multi-function electrodes that are "hands-off." It comes with both standard defibrillator paddles and internal ones. Both, of course, have pacing electrodes. As for power, it can use either an AC line or battery, and is completely compatible with all of the ZOLL cardiac resuscitation system models. It also features a pacemaker, non-fade monitor, an ECG monitor and a strip recorder.
In the case of the PD 1400, it also incorporates a pacemaker into its design, and comes with the multi-function electrodes or the standard defibrillation paddles and pacing electrodes. It’s been built to allow for ease of use, maximum flexibility, and complete compatibility with other models in the integrated ZOLL system. Like the 1200, it comes with an ECG monitor and strip recorder. The 1600 model offers one of the best features: a voice recording system, and it can switch between semi-automatic and manual defibrillation modes.
In the PD 2000, a Defibrillator Advisory Defibrillator/Pacemaker is a completely integrated system for early defibrillation and advanced cardiac life support in the hospital. The built-in ventricular fibrillation detection system eliminates adapters and a "paddle-free" electrode system is easily applied to speed shock delivery and optional external pacing. It is designed for general floor and remote areas and its ECG analysis provides rhythm recognition.
Finally, there’s the 1700 AED Defibrillator. Like other Automated External Defibrillators, the 1700 is intended to mimics the types of defibrillators used in hospitals, but in a way that allows just about anyone to operate it. It has voice-prompts to guide the user in placing the two electrodes against the bare skin. The device also has a manual override switch to allow it to go from semi-automatic to manual.
All of these models from the ZOLL Company make one things clear. If properly used, these defibrillators have the potential to save thousands of people each year
Filed under Manufacturers by Mark Glazer
August 18, 2007
How a Phillips Defibrillator Saves Lives
Experts agree that Phillips defibrillators help save the lives of individuals having a cardiac arrest. For over a century, Phillips has been providing manual and automatic defibrillators to hospitals, medical centers, schools, businesses, and homes. You’re sure to find a Phillips defibrillator that meets your needs.
If you are looking for a defibrillator, you need to take into consideration where the defibrillator will be used and who it will likely be used on. For children under eight, you’ll need special pads on hand in case of emergency. The pads reduce the amount of energy that passes from the defibrillator into the patient’s chest.
Here are a few of Phillips defibrillators that are available to help you make your choice:
- HeartStart OnSite: designed for use by individuals with little or no training, the OnSite defibrillator is available without a prescription and is the easiest defibrillator to use. At just over three pounds, the defibrillator can be stored or carried just about anywhere. The unit features audio instructions that will guide you through CPR and defibrillation. It can be used on adults and children.
- HeartStart Home: most cardiac arrests happen at home, but with the HeartStart Home you’ll be prepared and have a better chance of saving your loved ones. This unit is available without a prescription and an audio voice issues instructions.
- HeartStart FRx: rugged and reliable, this defibrillator is a great choice for first responders, businesses, and schools. Designed to work in tough conditions, the defibrillator sends a biphasic waveform to help normalize heart rates during cardiac arrest. Although the unit is small and lightweight, it guides users through defibrillation process even when audio instruction is challenging to hear.
- HeartStart FR2+: used by professional responders and response teams, this unit works reliably in public places and other difficult situations. This unit is ideal for responders who have training in life saving skills and who want a quick acting defibrillator.
- HeartStart MRx: designed for hospitals and EMS use, this manual defibrillator has the longest battery operation and the fastest shock time.
- HeartStart XL: at less than fifteen pounds, this unit can be transported around hospitals to where it is needed. The unit has both AED and manual operation and can be easily switched between them.
Whatever type of defibrillator you are looking for, Phillips defibrillators will meet your needs. You may be seeking a unit for your home or school, which means that you should look at a unit that requires little training and is lightweight. You’ll find that there’s a Phillips defibrillator that’ll be perfect for you.
Filed under AED, External, Home, Manufacturers, Portable by Mark Glazer