I don't know how but the wonderful world f bits and bites managed to chop up my sentence structure in the most peculiar way in the previous post after hitting "Post comment."
My service completed a trial this device several years ago. For the most part this device did a great job. And I certainly never saw it malfunction and it did not generally break ribs etc... Having said that, it is heavy and bulky - way too heavy and bulky. Our trial was stopped, was running in several major North American cities, because a certain subset of patients was doing worse with this device than with manual CPR. The study is out there. If I can find a link to the results I will.
E7FF is full of shit, seems he likes trolling all the AutoPulse videos available on Youtube. If you've seen one of these things up close, you'd know that it does NOT give enough pressure (especially on the back) to break any bones, unlike manual CPR. The consistency and perfusion just can't be matched by hand. The only damage I've seen documented are lacerations to the armpit area, but I'll take that over dying any day.
firefighter ride in on a code - since when will they get off their butts for the ambos (well without grumbling anyway) haha. its very worrying that its causing spinal fractures. lets hope they either perfect the device or go back to the drawing board.
what an amazing idea - this will be great for paramedics everywhere. frees your hands up to do other things (irway management, drug admin), does CPR whilst you are transporting into the ambulance and it doesn't get tired. only thing is i imagine it would be hard to put an IV in with that amount of movement.
my agency bought a bunch of these and trust me don't buy into the hype with this device. It causes spinal fracturs and seems to do more damage to the chest and ribs than CPR. Its heavy and malfunctions alot. Trust me just have a firefighter ride in on a code its an easier and just as effective way ot operate.
I don't know how but the wonderful world f bits and bites managed to chop up my sentence structure in the most peculiar way in the previous post after hitting "Post comment."
parasympatholytic 2 years ago
My service completed a trial this device several years ago. For the most part this device did a great job. And I certainly never saw it malfunction and it did not generally break ribs etc... Having said that, it is heavy and bulky - way too heavy and bulky. Our trial was stopped, was running in several major North American cities, because a certain subset of patients was doing worse with this device than with manual CPR. The study is out there. If I can find a link to the results I will.
parasympatholytic 2 years ago
Have you uploaded that tour of the cardiac lab?
Simulation lab?
medicaldud 2 years ago
This video is AWSOME.
Is that an ECG machine beeping in the background?
Is that a simulation lab?
Is that a pulse oximeter beeping?
Cd u do a tour of the simulation lab, or the place where you are performing? You are GREAT!!!!
medicaldud 3 years ago
Thank you for your kind words.
In the next couple of weeks I'll put up our simulation lab tour. I run my own simulation lab in Melbourne Australia. All a LOT of FUN!!
somahealth 3 years ago
I need to add that I have no interest to declare in this product, and only demonstrate from the point of view of education.
Having said this, have these adverse events been documented or is this anecdotal? I cannot find clear evidence at present.
If there have been reported incidents can you please advise of references, as there is a big push for this device.
It certainly on initial studies looks good.
somahealth 3 years ago
E7FF is full of shit, seems he likes trolling all the AutoPulse videos available on Youtube. If you've seen one of these things up close, you'd know that it does NOT give enough pressure (especially on the back) to break any bones, unlike manual CPR. The consistency and perfusion just can't be matched by hand. The only damage I've seen documented are lacerations to the armpit area, but I'll take that over dying any day.
Nephemera 3 years ago
firefighter ride in on a code - since when will they get off their butts for the ambos (well without grumbling anyway) haha. its very worrying that its causing spinal fractures. lets hope they either perfect the device or go back to the drawing board.
snookes66 3 years ago
VERY VERY GOOD VIDEO!!!!
1992peter 3 years ago
what an amazing idea - this will be great for paramedics everywhere. frees your hands up to do other things (irway management, drug admin), does CPR whilst you are transporting into the ambulance and it doesn't get tired. only thing is i imagine it would be hard to put an IV in with that amount of movement.
snookes66 3 years ago
my agency bought a bunch of these and trust me don't buy into the hype with this device. It causes spinal fracturs and seems to do more damage to the chest and ribs than CPR. Its heavy and malfunctions alot. Trust me just have a firefighter ride in on a code its an easier and just as effective way ot operate.
E7FF 3 years ago
@E7FF I am not sure where you came from but I witnessed this little machine saved a life while I was in Europe last year.
rarityd 1 year ago