ZOLL AED Plus
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 AED plusWhen a cardiac arrest occurs, the fact is that only half of the victims will need a shock. The other half requires cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). You deserve an automated external defibrillator (AED) that helps you all the time. And, only one AED can actually see when you are doing CPR and help you do it well. You need more than just commands, without assistance. That's not smart, and it's certainly not help. 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 AED. CPR FeedbackZOLL believes an AED should not just deliver a shock. It should also help the rescuer provide high-quality cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). AED Plus with Real CPR Help offers : Real CPR Help for rate and depth of compressions.Support for the complete Chain of Survival. Help to all victims of Sudden Cardiac Arrest, even those for which no shock is advised. A one-piece electrode pad for fast and accurate placement. Consumer lithium camera batteries available from retail stores. |
ZOLL's Full-Rescue AEDs feature CPR-D•padz®, a one-piece, pre-connected electrode with Real CPR Help feedback.Ordinary AEDs require that the rescuer use two separate electrodes. By using CPR hand placement as the landmark, it is easy to place the CPR-D•padz on the victim quickly. The CPR-D•padz also lasts five years-the longest shelf life of any electrode sold today.
What is Sudden Cardiac Arrest?
Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is an electrical disturbance in the heart that prevents it from beating properly. During SCA, the ventricles flutter in a phenomenon known as ventricular fibrillation, making them unable to deliver blood to the body. The heart responds by quivering, rather than beating in a normal fashion. Blood flow to the brain is reduced to the point that the person loses consciousness and collapses. Unless emergency treatment is provide quickly, death usually follows.
Anyone is at risk
There are no warning signs associated with SCA. It often affects those who have experienced previous episodes of SCA, heart attacks, or heart failure; but it can also strike someone with absolutely no history of heart problems.
Treatment includes:CPR, to keep the blood flowing through the body
Defibrillation, to restore a normal rhythm to the heart
Every minute counts
Medical attention must be administered as soon as possible after the victim collapses; the chances for survival decrease 10% with every minute you wait. The average SCA victim is middle-aged or elderly, although some victims are in their 30s or 40s. More than 70 percent of SCAs occur in the home, which is why home AEDs have the potential to save the lives of countless loved ones struck by cardiac arrest.
Real CPR Help®
Inadequate compression rate and depth are common during CPR. Adult victims need compressions at a rate of 100 per minute and at a depth of 1½ to 2 inches (4-5 cm). Compressions must be done well to effectively move blood and oxygen.
The ZOLL AED Plus® converts compression data instantaneously from the CPR-D•padz and provides an adaptive metronome to help the rescuer with the proper rate and depth, saying "Push harder" or "Good compressions," as needed.It also shows CPR compression depth on the display screen. ZOLL's AED Plus is the only AED that helps the rescuer achieve the correct rate and depth of chest compressions during CPR. No other AED has this capability.
Everything You Need For The Rescue
The CPR-D•padz comes complete with a CPR barrier mask, scissors, disposable gloves, a prep razor, a towel, and a moist towelette.
Why Real-Time CPR Feedback Matters
The 2005 American Heart Association Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Emergency Cardiovascular Care make it clear – in most emergencies, the quality of CPR resuscitation provided by the rescuer can make the difference between life and death. Yet, even trained professionals often do not perform CPR optimally and can benefit significantly from monitoring and support. A new study by Abella et al shows that audio-visual CPR feedback improves the quality of chest compressions delivered by healthcare providers.
CPR Resuscitation Feedback Technology
How Real CPR Help Works
With ZOLL products, all rescuers receive the following CPR feedback and prompting for help in providing effective manual CPR:
Compression Depth Indicator to achieve the AHA-recommended compression depth of 1.5 to 2 inches (3.8 - 5.1 cm)
Compression Rate Indicator to achieve the AHA-recommended compression rate of 100 CPM through a metronome beep that is easy to follow
Lapse Time Indicator raises awareness of CPR interruptions by displaying the elapsed time from when the last compression was delivered.
CPR Index™ combines the important functions of compression rate, depth and interruption times all into one visual indicator. Maintaining maximum value (full indicator) guarantees performance to AHA Guidelines.
Voice Prompting: Voice and message feedback such as “PUSH HARDER” helps accomplish quality compressions quickly, resulting in a reinforcing message, “GOOD COMPRESSIONS.” To minimize CPR idle time, “CONTINUE CPR” is another important feedback reminder.
Data Transmission: All our product lines have the capability to transmit CPR data, offering the ability for complete resuscitation review and playback.
