Testing and Evaluation of the Heartstream, Inc., Model EM Semi-Automatic Defibrillator External

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Abstract:

The Heartstream, Inc., Model EM Semi-Automatic External Defibrillator is a portable, battery operated, semi-automatic defibrillator. It performs automatic self-tests and displays the results of these tests on a status indicator. The unit is equipped with a high resolution, liquid crystal display with back light screen that displays text prompts, patient and event information and single-lead electrocardiogram ECG. The unit operates on a disposable 18 VDC lithium battery. The unit weighs approximately 4.34 lbs. with battery 5.8 lbs. with battery, case and defib pads and is 8.75 in. W. 10 in. with case X 2.5 in. H. 4.75 in. with case X 8 in. D. 9.25 in. with case.

Author(s):
Sylvester, James C.
Author Organization(s):
AIR FORCE RESEARCH LAB BROOKS AFB TX HUMAN EFFECTIVENESS DIRECTORATE
Descriptive Note:
Final rept. Sep 98
Supplementary Note:
DOI: 10.21236/ADA359533
Pagination:
0017

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
AFRL-HE-BR-TR-1998-0121
Task Number(s):
56
Project Number(s):
7184
Monitor Series:
AFRL-HE-BR
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_4.7.2_Installation Services; JCA_4.7_Base and Installations Support; JCA_4.2_Supply; JCA_4.2.1_Manage Supplies and Equipment; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_5_Command and Control
Modernization Areas:
Microelectronics
Communities of Interest:
Biomedical
Descriptor(s):
*BATTERY CHARGERS, *MEDICAL EQUIPMENT, *DEFIBRILLATION, PORTABLE EQUIPMENT, HIGH RESOLUTION, DISPLAY SYSTEMS, LIQUID CRYSTALS, ELECTRODES, LITHIUM BATTERIES, ELECTROCARDIOGRAPHY, ELECTRIC BATTERIES
Field(s)/Group(s):
Medical Facilities, Equipment and Supplies, Electrochemical Energy Storage
Keyword(s):
HEARTSTREAM, DEFIBRILLATOR, PE62202F, WUAFRL71845601
Report Date:
1998 Dec 01
Creation Date:
1999 Feb 10