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Monday, March 30, 2009

US Paramedics Get New Monitoring Gadget

Filed under: Emergency Medicine , Military Medicine


Medtronic's Physio-Control, Inc. received FDA approval to market the new LIFEPAK 15 portable monitor/defibrillator. The system is equipped with the latest gadgetry like a metronome to aid with compressions during CPR, a high contrast screen for easier outdoor operation, and Masimo's pulse oximetry.

Here is a more complete list of features:

  • Noninvasive and continuous detection of carbon monoxide (SpCO), oxygen saturation (SpO2), and methemoglobin (SpMET) through integrated Masimo Rainbow technology.
  • The CPR Metronome with audible prompts has been proven to aid users in performing compressions and ventilations within the recommended range of AHA Guidelines.
  • Energy dosing to 360J for difficult-to-defibrillate patients.
  • Easy to acquire pre-medication 12-lead ECG and reliable, continuous monitoring of all 12 leads in the background to alert you to changes via our ST Trending feature.
  • Large, high quality dual-mode color LCD screen with one touch switching to high-contrast SunVue™ mode for use in bright sunlight
  • Advanced Lithium-ion battery technology to give you up to six hours of operating time-enough juice to run a shift
  • A platform with a new state-of-the-art processor and more memory so the 15 can grow and adapt as your needs change

    • Company video introducing the device:

    Press release: Physio-Control Receives FDA 510(K) Clearance For LIFEPAK® 15 Monitor/Defibrillator...

    LIFEPAK 15 product page...

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    Very nice!
    Is there a price tag on this AED right now, or at least an estimation?
    Also, how hard is it to maintain, charge, keep in working order compared to the "standard" AEDs ?


    Posted by: TheTinkerer
    on March 31, 2009 09:34 AM GMT

    You may not want to rely on the the new Masimos. I hate to see people pay extra for these. People have had trouble picking up SpO2 as reliably as older units which makes me wonder the value of trying to add SpCO or SpMET.


    Posted by: JB
    on March 31, 2009 11:17 AM GMT

    FYI for the first poster: Although it has some automation it's still a medical grade defibrillator not an AED. It can only be operated by qualified medical people.


    Posted by: brian
    on March 31, 2009 11:41 AM GMT

    This is NOT an AED, but a fully functional manual defib. It can function as an AED, but has many, many more functions.


    Posted by: medic.dan
    on March 31, 2009 12:33 PM GMT

    This is not an AED. It is a full paramedic model defibrillator although this company makes other defibs. See www.physio-control.com. It is a sweet machine thought saw one at local EMS show and it looks like a big improvement over their last defibrillator.


    Posted by: Anthony
    on April 2, 2009 07:57 PM GMT

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