Accession Number:

ADA379463

Title:

Testing and Evaluation of the International Biomedical, Inc., Model 185M, Airborne Life Support System.

Descriptive Note:

Final rept.,

Corporate Author:

AIR FORCE RESEARCH LAB BROOKS AFB TX HUMAN EFFECTIVENESS DIRECTORATE

Personal Author(s):

• Blake, Butch O.

Report Date:

2000-06-01

Pagination or Media Count:

18.0

Abstract:

The International Biomedical, Inc., Model 185M, Airborne Life Support System ALSS is an infant transport incubator. It provides an environment to sustain an infants life support requirements while being transported. The ALSSs standard infant chamber circulates heated air and comes equipped with one main door, one head door, and two hand ports. The ALSSs main door allows access for infant placement inside the infant chamber as well as further access for medical care. To prevent excessive heat loss, the main door has hand ports to allow infant care without opening the main door. The ALSS provides medical grade oxygen using B size tanks secured underneath the unit. The unit operates off of 115 VAC60 and 400 Hz and internal rechargeable battery. The unit weighs approximately 86.9 lbs. Its dimensions are 40.0 in. W. X 19 58 in. H. X 22 12 in. D.

Descriptors:

• *MEDICAL SERVICES
• *LIFE SUPPORT SYSTEMS
• *MEDICAL EQUIPMENT
• *MEDICAL EVACUATION
• *OXYGEN EQUIPMENT
• *AEROMEDICAL EVACUATION
• AIRBORNE
• OXYGEN
• EMPLACEMENT
• TRANSPORT
• STORAGE BATTERIES
• INCUBATION
• CHAMBERS
• DOORS
• HEAT LOSS
• MEDICAL SUPPLIES
• INFANTS

Subject Categories:

• Medicine and Medical Research
• Medical Facilities, Equipment and Supplies
• Life Support Systems

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE