I have a Zoll AED plus that is allegedly months past its warranty expiry. Upon conducting the self test, it reports "Unit Failed". I have tried replacing the batteries and pads; negative results.
Any thoughts or suggestions?
Zoll wants an absurd amount just to look at it, plus parts and...
I've been asked to help pick out an AED for a local community group for whom I regularly provide CPR training to who is on a fairly tight budget.
I've always been partial to PhysioControl for monitors, and our service has a few LP1000s (mainly for special events; bike units; etc.) which, in my...
Although many EMS services in our region and across Canada/USA have adopted automated CPR devices (primarily the LUCAS II; with a few outliers electing to go for the Zoll AutoPulse), I recently stumbled across another (newer?) product by Defibtech to enter this arena: The Lifeline ARM?
Has...
Our current batch of CPR-Prompt dolls are starting to show their age after a few years of use, and we're beginning to look at replacement options.
I'm just curious as to everyone's thoughts on the best manikins out there - and why.
Personally, I'm leaning towards the Prestan Professional...
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A few Ontario Services (Ottawa, Windsor, etc.) have fleece work-shirts with the Scotch-lite reflective striping on them.
I've searched high and low for these items (for members of our service), but haven't been able to locate them. Anyone know who makes these?
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Our service is looking into purchasing a few new BLS First Response Bags.
While looking online, I came across these bags (which seem to be reasonably priced); however, I was wondering if anyone has actually had experice with or used these bags before. If so, would you reccomened them - why...
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I was visiting another EMS service a few weeks ago and had the opportunity to look at some of their equipment. While looking at their portable D O2 tanks, I noticed that they had black plastic valve attachments (that I later found out snapped in place) to allow the medic's to...
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My service is looking to purchase a (inexpensive) airway head/doll to practice insertion of OPAs/NPAs and King Tubes. I was hoping that some of you might have some suggestions/input with respect to a) what model (or brand) to get (that will suit our needs) /what ones to avoid...
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Our service is looking at purchasing new trauma bags. We can get the Ferno 5111 Trauma/O2 or the 5107 Professional Trauma Bag for the same price (+/- $5).
Having said that, our service currently carries O2 in a separate bag and will most likely continue to do so, simply for weight...
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We are going to be implementing a BLS Bike Medic Team in light of a large upcoming festival at the end of August. A sponsor has recently donated several R&B 1306 bags that we plan to use as mini-trauma bags. (Additional bags will be needed/purchased for O2/AED). In addition to...