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Drager Oxylog
Ventilator
Propaq Monitor
Braun Syringe Driver
i-Stat Analyzer
IVAC Infusion Pump
Lifepak Monitor
Atom Infant Incubator
ALS Trainer
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RETRIEVAL
EQUIPMENT
Some of the retrieval equipment we use is
outlined below. Or download Equipment
Information Sheets in pdf format.
DRAGER OXYLOG VENTILATOR
The RFDS in Western Australia was
one of the first aeromedical operators to acquire and use the
Drager Oxylog Ventilator for the transport of critically ill
patients by air.
Ventilators are a
life support machine used to keep seriously ill patients
breathing. A tube is inserted into the windpipe and connected to
the ventilator which is set at the appropriate rate and volume
which the patient requires. Artificial ventilation may be required
for many hours during long distance RFDS transfers. All such
patients are usually heavily sedated and unaware of the life
support measures being taken. They require intense monitoring and
a highly trained team during the transfer.
The RFDS has
continued to use the standard Oxylog Ventilator since 1982. They
have proven themselves to be extremely robust, reliable and easy
to operate. The new model Oxylog 1000 has improved technology and
inbuilt alarms and are being acquired to replace all of our
existing ventilators.
These ventilators
have no electrical parts and are operated entirely through
pneumatic circuitry from medical oxygen supplies.
Approximate price -
$12,000.
www.draeger.com
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Download an
information sheet |
PROPAQ MONITOR
The Propaq is a
portable rechargeable and robust vital signs monitor that is used
to monitor basic physiological parameters on all patients carried
by the RFDS. It can also be plugged into the power supply in the
aircraft. We use two models with different configurations.
Depending on the
model the following parameters can be monitored in flight:
 | Heart rate |
| Blood pressure – non-invasive |
| Blood pressure - invasive |
| Oxygen saturation |
| End tidal carbon dioxide |
| ECG - three leads |
| Respiratory rate |
Approximate cost
fully optioned: $ 25,000
http://www.protocol.com/products/applications/transport.as
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B.BRAUN SYRINGE
DRIVER
The Braun Syringe
Drive is a small, light-weight, battery-operated infusion pump
that infuses fluids from a 50ml syringe at a controlled rate.
Differing syringe sizes and types may be used. The unit will
operate for up to 80hrs on set of AA batteries.
It is used for
potent drug infusions where a very accurate rate of administration
is critical, or for infants where only small volumes of drugs and
fluids are required.
Approximate cost:
$1,800
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i-STAT
HAND-HELD BIOCHEMICAL ANALYSER
The iStat
Biochemical Analysers provide a mini biochemistry laboratory in
the aircraft so that critically ill patients can have their blood
tested during flight and appropriate treatment given.
The i-STAT Portable
Clinical Analyzer (PCA) is used in conjunction with disposable
cartridges for determination of a variety of parameters in whole
blood. The analyzer stores up to 50 patient records and permits
on-screen viewing of test results as well as transmission of
records to a printer using infrared signals.
The iSTAT only
requires a 0.2 ml sample of blood that is put into an $8 cartridge
that is inserted into the iSTAT analyser. Two minutes later the
test results can be printed out.
Basic biochemical
haematological and blood gas assays can be performed by the iSTAT
analyser.
Approximate cost: $
8,500
http://www.i-stat.com/
http://www.i-stat.com/products/analyzers.asp#istat1
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Download an information sheet on
Biosensor technology
or
iSTAT test quality measures |
IVAC
VOLUMETRIC INFUSION PUMP
The IVAC is a lightweight,
compact and robust pump used to administer intravenous fluids to
patients during transport.
Many patients transported by
RFDS are receiving infusions of potent drugs which must be
administered at a carefully controlled rate. The IVAC pump is
battery powered and programmed by staff to administer fluids at
any rate between 1 and 999 mls per hour. The maximum volume of
fluid to be administered can be set and there are alarms to
signal occlusion of the IV line, the presence of bubbles in the
line, or other alarm states.
The IVAC actually pumps fluid
through the intravenous line which ensures that even in the
confined conditions of our aircraft, infusions run smoothly.
The IVAC works on rechargeable
batteries and can operate for up to six hours when fully
charged.
Some patients may require 3 or
4 IVAC pumps operating simultaneously with different drug
infusions.
Approximate cost - $3,000.
www.alarismed.com\597.htm
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LIFEPAK 10
DEFIBRILLATOR / MONITOR / PACER
The Lifepak 10 is a
portable defibrillator that is taken on all RFDS flights should a
patient have a cardiac arrest requiring immediate life saving
defibrillation.
The Lifepak 10 also
has a monitor for ECG monitoring of the patient’s heart and a
built in non-invasive pacemaker should the patient’s heart be
beating too slowly.
The Lifepak 10 runs
on portable batteries.
We are planning to
upgrade to newer monitor defibrillators shortly.
http://www.physiocontrol.com/datasheets/plp10.html
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Download
an information sheet |
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TC-500 INFANT INCUBATOR
An Infant Incubator
is used for the transport of newborn infants and provides an
insulated and warm environment with increased oxygen levels.
The RFDS has used
the Australian designed "Thermocot" for more than 20
years. They have proved simple to operate and robust and
reliable in practice. We are progressively replacing these
aging units with new models of the same equipment ; still designed
and manufactured in
Australia
by Parker Healthcare in
Melbourne
and approximately half the price of overseas products.
The incubator can be operated on 28V DC aircraft power, 12V DC
ambulance or road vehicle power as well as from 240V AC mains
power. A thermostat monitors the cots temperature and
adjusts the inbuilt heater to maintain a suitable temperature for
the baby. There are internal alarms for the cot heating and
fan systems.
External oxygen can be connected to provide higher concentrations
of oxygen for babies with respiratory difficulties.
Additional monitors
are usually connected to the infant to measure vital signs.
(The term "humidicrib" is no longer used.)
Approximate cost:
$18,000
(Some supply difficulties exist at present)
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SKILLTRAINER AND HEARTSIM 200
The
ALS SkillTrainer 200 is a high-quality, yet relatively low cost
ALS training system. It enables training in:
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Intubation
(oral and nasal) |
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Oral
and nasopharyngeal airway placement |
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LMA
and Combitube |
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Synchronized
carotid pulse |
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Defibrillation
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3-Lead
ECG monitoring |
The
Heartsim 200 Cardiac Rhythm Simulator
is used with the manikin, or independently, to provide:
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total of 30 cardiac rhythms
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| 17
modified rhythms, including Torsade de Pointes
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| 7
paediatric rhythms
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| special
features including paroxysmal, ignore shock and variable pulse
strengths
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| IV
therapy
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We wish to provide Advanced Cardiac Life Support Training aids at
each of our Bases.
Cost of total package of manikin
and simulator is approximately $8,000.
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