On November 28, 2005 the American Heart Association and the European Resuscitation Council independently released new guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC).

These guidelines are the culmination of years of work to develop science-based recommendations for treating cardiovascular emergencies, particularly sudden cardiac arrest. The guidelines are based on a thorough review of the science in the field conducted by the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation. This group includes the American Heart Association, the European Resuscitation Council and other leading resuscitation councils.

Physio-Control recognizes the 2005 Guidelines for CPR and ECC represent significant opportunities to improve patient care. There is every reason to expect their implementation will save additional lives.

The 2005 Guidelines will have a significant impact on the emergency cardiovascular care that you practice. With the broadest product line and most extensive support in the industry, Physio-Control is uniquely positioned to assist you as you implement the new Guidelines.

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Product Updates

The following PDFs include recent product updates: Get Adobe Reader

• News regarding defibrillators shipped after November 28, 2005 (PDF, 320 kb)
• LIFEPAK CR® Plus AED (PDF, 113 kb) — Software upgrade shipping in the US.
• LIFEPAK EXPRESS® AED (PDF, 113 kb) — Software upgrade shipping in the US.
• LIFEPAK® 500 AED (PDF, 137 kb) — Biphasic software upgrade shipping in the US.
• LIFEPAK® CR-T AED training system (PDF, 65 kb) — Software upgrade and products shipping in the US.
• LIFEPAK® 500T AED training system (PDF, 285 kb) — Guidelines — Ready Product Now Shipping in the US.
• LIFEPAK® 20 defibrillator/monitor (PDF, 230 kb) — Software upgrade shipping in the US.
• LIFEPAK® 12 defibrillator/monitor (PDF, 104 kb)

Summary of 2005 Guidelines with Physio-Control Commentary

Read a summary of some of key information from the 2005 American Heart Association (AHA) Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC). This summary pertains mainly to the Guidelines that impact how a Physio-Control product is used.

Market-Specific Details

At Physio-Control, we are committed to partnering with you to provide the most comprehensive support for guidelines implementation and the best patient care possible. Whether you are an EMS service, hospital, fire department or private business, we can help you transition to the 2005 guidelines. Click here for specific information.

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