15th Annual Product Parade: Cardiac

Philips HeartStart MRx ALS Monitor

At 13.2 pounds, the HeartStart MRx, with its 8.4" backlit color display, is equipped for 3- and 5-lead ECG monitoring, manual and automated defibrillation, and synchronized cardioversion. Noninvasive blood pressure, pulse oximetry, end-tidal CO2, 12-lead ECG, and transcutaneous pacing can be added. Two fully charged lithium ion batteries provide at least 10 hours of operation. For more information, call 800/453-6860, or visit www.philips.com/heartstart.

Fast Temperature Readings

CAS Medical Systems introduces its latest EMS monitor, the CAS 740 with SureTemp thermometry. SureTemp thermometry provides fast, accurate temperatures in four seconds, making it well-suited for monitoring both patients and providers. Additional parameters include CAS' proprietary Motion Artifact Extraction (MAXNIBP) technology for fast, accurate blood pressure and Masimo SET pulse oximetry. For more information, call 800/227-4414, or visit www.casmed.com.

AED Multiparameter Defibrillator

Available from PMI, ZOLL's M-series offers the most configurations of any AED multiparameter defibrillator/pacer on the market. With options of non-invasive pacemaker, digital pulse oximetry, 12-lead EKG, non-invasive blood pressure, end-tidal CO2, invasive blood pressure and fax-transmission capability, the M-series can be configured to meet a variety of needs. It records cardiac events via an integrated digital recorder or standard printer. For more information and pricing, call 800/764-0636, or visit www.progressivemed.com.

AEDs for First Responders

A leading developer of benchmark lifesaving defibrillation technology, HeartSine Technologies offers AEDs designed specially for first responders. Small, lightweight and easy to use, HeartSine AEDs have clear graphical interfaces and extensive voice prompts that coach the rescuer during a cardiac emergency. For more information, call 866/HRT-SINE, or visit www.heartsine.com.

Reconditioned Monitors/Defibrillators

QualCare Medical provides quality reconditioned monitor/ defibrillators to the EMS market at substantial savings off new equipment prices. QualCare offers the popular Zoll M-Series defibrillators with external pacing. These compact and reliable units provide cardiac monitoring, defibrillation and external pacemaker capability in a rugged, battery-powered design with a built-in battery charger. For more information, call 858/490-1711.

AED Plus Public Access Defibrillator

Let ZOLL work with you to make a critical difference. Over 1,200 people will continue to die daily until AEDs become widely deployed among first responders such as law enforcement officers. Since police officers are often first on the scene, they can provide prompt defibrillation to victims of sudden cardiac arrest while EMS is en route. To assist the infrequent rescuer in a critical moment, ZOLL provides the AED Plus Public Access defibrillator. For more information, visit www.zoll.com, or email info@zoll.com.