Physio Control Lifepack 20 Defibrillators for Sale
The LIFEPAK 20 defibrillator/monitor is an acute cardiac care response system used by authorized
healthcare providers in hospital and clinic settings.
The LIFEPAK 20 defibrillator/monitor offers the following optional features:
• Semiautomatic defibrillator
• Noninvasive pacemaker
• Pulse oximeter
• Paddle accessories
PRICE: $1,495 * includes new cables and batteries.
Bio-med certified and ready for patient use.
ORDER: Call 858-263-4894 for California
or (540) 327-7376 for Virginia
ABOUT DEFIBRILLATION THERAPY
Operator Considerations
A direct current defibrillator applies a brief, intense pulse of electricity to the heart muscle. The
LIFEPAK 20 defibrillator/monitor delivers this energy through disposable electrodes, standard paddles
or internal paddles applied to the patient’s chest.
Defibrillation is only one aspect of the medical care required to resuscitate a patient with a shockable
ECG rhythm. Depending on the situation, other supportive measures may include:
• Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
• Administration of supplemental oxygen
• Drug therapy
Successful resuscitation is related to the length of time between the onset of a heart rhythm that does
not circulate blood (ventricular fibrillation, pulseless ventricular tachycardia) and defibrillation. The
American Heart Association has identified the following as critical links in the chain of survival from
cardiac arrest:
• Early access
• Early CPR by first responders or bystanders
• Early defibrillation
• Early advanced life support
The physiological state of the patient may affect the likelihood of successful defibrillation. Thus, failure
to resuscitate a patient is not a reliable indicator of defibrillator performance. Patients will often exhibit
a muscular response (such as jumping or twitching) during an energy transfer. The absence of such a
response is not a reliable indicator of actual energy delivery or device performance. For further
information, refer to the booklet, Defibrillation: What You Should Know.
Indications
Defibrillation is a recognized means of terminating certain potentially fatal arrhythmias, such as
ventricular fibrillation and symptomatic ventricular tachycardia. Delivery of this energy in the
synchronized mode is a method for treating atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, paroxysmal supraventricular
tachycardia, and, in relatively stable patients, ventricular tachycardia.
The biphasic defibrillation waveform used in this device has only been clinically tested on adults; it has
not been tested on pediatric patients.
Contraindications
Defibrillation is contraindicated in the treatment of Pulseless Electrical Activity (PEA) such as
idioventricular or ventricular escape rhythms, and in the treatment of asystole.
ABOUT NONINVASIVE PACING
A noninvasive pacemaker is a device that delivers an electrical stimulus to the heart, causing cardiac
depolarization and myocardial contraction. The energy is delivered through large adhesive electrodes
placed on the chest. In addition to noninvasive pacing, other supportive measures may be necessary.
Among other factors, it is recognized that successful pacing of a patient is related to the length of time
between the onset of a dysrhythmia and the initiation of pacing. Rapid pacing and prompt follow-up
care are essential. The physiologic state of the patient may affect the likelihood of successful pacing or
of skeletal muscle activity. The failure to successfully pace a patient is not a reliable indicator of
pacemaker performance. Similarly, the patient’s muscular response to pacing is not a reliable indicator
of energy delivered. Refer to the booklet, Noninvasive Pacing: What You Should Know for further
information.
Indications
Noninvasive pacing is indicated for symptomatic bradycardia in patients with a pulse.
Contraindications
Noninvasive pacing is contraindicated for the treatment of ventricular fibrillation and asystole.
Preface
x LIFEPAK 20 Defibrillator/Monitor Operating Instructions
ABOUT SPO2 MONITORING
A pulse oximeter is a noninvasive device that checks the saturation of oxygen in arterial blood (SpO2).
It uses an optical sensor that directs light through the patient’s finger and then measures the received
light with a detector. This received light is translated into a saturation percentage and is displayed as
an SpO2 reading.
Indications
The pulse oximeter is indicated for use in any patient who is at risk of developing hypoxemia.
Contraindications
None known.
ABOUT ECG MONITORING
The ECG (electrocardiogram) is a recording of the electrical activity of the heart. ECG monitoring
allows for identification and interpretation of cardiac rhythms or dysrhythmias and calculation of heart
rate. The ECG is obtained by placing either electrodes or paddles on the patient and allows the heart’s
electrical activity to be monitored and recorded.
PRICE: $1,495 * includes new cables and batteries.
Bio-med certified and ready for patient use.
ORDER: Call 858-263-4894 for California
or (540) 327-7376 for Virginia
Hospital Direct Medical Equipment
“New, Used and Surplus Medical and Hospital Equipment”
4901 Morena Blvd. #600
San Diego Ca., 92117
9AM to 5PM Mon-Fri
10AM to 2PM Saturday
USA Office phone 1 (858) 263-4894
USA Email: hospitaldirectmedical@gmail.com
Winchester and Richmond Virginia
1114 Fairfax Pike #212
White Post Virginia 22663
Phone: (540) 327-7376
Mexico / Latin America
Gloria Flores (858) 263-4894
(858) 922-6862
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Mexico / Latin America Email
hospitaldirectmedical@gmail.com
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Physio Control Lifepack 20 Defibrillators for Sale