Hands On Product Reviews April 2018

Compress the Heart, Save the Brain We know that the best outcomes for cardiac arrest have the patient return home neurologically intact. We also know that if bystander CPR isn’t in progress upon our arrival, the odds of that positive outcome are incredibly low. The new BigRed CPR Manikin from the American Red Cross provides visual feedback on correct compression depth, rate and release. When the student compresses correctly, a series of red LEDs illuminates along the path of the carotid arteries and the forehead reminding students that restoring and maintaining blood flow to the brain is the ultimate goal of high quality CPR. An audible clicker also reinforces correct compression depth. Realistic nose pinch, head tilt, chin lift and chest rise provide accurate landmarks and feedback for airway, ventilation and rescue breathing. VITALS Dimensions: 24.74" x 14.5" x 9.75" Weight: 9.5 lbs. Power: 6 size C batteries or AC plug Price: $495.00 www.redcross.org/bigred Emergency Protection & Instruction Although many EMTs and paramedics perform CPR on a regular basis, civilian students and non-critical care personnel may go years without needing to perform CPR. Invented by a mom whose child went into cardiac arrest, the new CPR Wrap is a compact, portable, rapidly deployable plastic cover that’s laid on top of the cardiac arrest patient’s face and chest and includes instructions for performing CPR. Students simply deploy the CPR shield for instant ...
Source: JEMS Operations - Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Tags: Columns Equipment & Gear Source Type: news