Hospitals
Recent changes in guidelines related to cardiac resuscitation-and a growing body of clinical evidence-are leading to important changes in patient care.
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.
For a brief overview of some key guidelines changes, their implications on patient care in your hospital, and how we can help you meet the challenges they present, take a look at this guidelines summary:
12-Lead ECG Transmission
Provide 12-lead ECG in the EMS environment (I). Transmit diagnostic 12-lead ECG to the hospital (IIa). The LIFEPAK® defibrillator/monitor provides diagnostic quality 12-lead ECG transmission from the field to the LIFENET® RS Receiving Station. This has been clinically demonstrated to help reduce door-to-treatment time.
Early Defibrillation
Provide defibrillation throughout the hospital within 3 minutes of collapse. Distribute AEDs and train BLS staff to use them. The LIFEPAK® 20 defibrillator/monitor is uniquely designed to support the 3 minute guideline. With its door closed it is an AED for BLS. ALS responders open the door to reveal manual controls for fast confident use.
Defibrillation Waveforms
Biphasic energy is more effective than monophasic energy. Start at 360J with monophasic defibrillators. Full energy ADAPTIV™ biphasic technology provides standard-of-care defibrillation therapy with less training because it follows the traditional monophasic dosing protocol your staff is familiar with.
Energy Dosing
Deliver the initial biphasic dose at 150 to 200J (IIa). Deliver subsequent doses at same or higher levels (IIa). ADAPTIV™ biphasic technology provides dosage flexibility up to 360J. Physio-Control fully supports all the Guidelines options for initial and subsequent dosing.
CPR Protocol
Provide a single shock, then CPR (IIa). Consider giving CPR first in some cases (IIb). cprMAX™ technology fully supports AHA 2005 AED/CPR protocols and maximizes CPR, helping you provide the best patient care possible during a cardiac arrest.
Read a summary of the 2005 Guidelines with Medtronic commentary.
The new Guidelines pose significant challenges, including:
We can partner with you to help implement these guidelines and provide the best patient care possible. For literature and more information submit a request here.