Each year, more than 250,000 Americans die from sudden cardiac arrest. As per medical experts, it is vital to have a chain of sustaining events, which includes cardiopulmonary resuscitation. With recent technological advances, a portable lifesaving device called the automated external defibrillator has been invented. It is an important life saving device, and has saved many a cardiac patient's life.
Many companies manufacture defibrillators. These include Philips, Hewlett-Packard, Cardiac Health, Zoll and Lifepak, all of which have a good reputation and their various models are performing well.
Philips150 J SMART Biphasic to monophasic defibrillator was associated with superior efficiency and improved return of spontaneous circulation. The Philips system uses a design that has low-capacitance and efficiently generates a waveform. Philips HeartStart defibrillator offers ease-of-use, rugged reliability and dependable performance.
Hewlett Packard model 43110, a portable monitor/ defibrillator has the following features. It has built in monitor ECG source from either patient leads, or Defib paddles. The defibrillator can select the energy from 2 to 360 joules, on-screen display of ECG, pulse rate and defibrillator charge
Zoll Defibrillators are the smallest, lightest, most advanced defibrillator monitor ever made, with all the capabilities a patient needs. It weighs only5kg, only half the weight and a third the size of any unit in its class. This series has everything needed for cardiac resuscitation. It has a fast and easy- to- use defibrillation process using synchronized cardioversion and external pacing. It has ECG with advanced monitoring, built-in AC or DC power, and an integrated information management system. It also has a two- year full warranty.
HP HeartStream Defibrillators are extremely easy to use. Its design is based on years of research and refinement by Philips It is developed on the feedbacks from experts as well as lay people. On account of its ruggedness and ability to stand up to temperature extremes and wet conditions, it is one of the best options for harsh, outdoor, or mobile use. It weighs 4.7 pounds, and hence is small and lightweight.
These are some of the defibrillator manufacturers and their unique product features, which is responsible for saving many a cardiac patients life.
