Provides a lifeline
May 1st 2007 A new device from Martek-Marine
enables non-medically trained staff
to revive a victim of sudden cardiac
arrest.
The Lifeline AED incorporates
state-of-the-art
digital signal
processing
techniques
and
advanced
ECG
analysis
algorithms.
It is said
to exceed
European
Resuscitation
Council and American Heart
Association recommendations,
giving the user confidence that
correct therapy is being delivered.
The unit is simple to operate,
with voice prompts guiding the
rescuer. The AED is self-contained
with pre-connected pads and a
status indicator. It sounds an alarm
if a problem is detected when
performing self-tests.
A computer inside the
unit analyses the
patient's heart rhythm
and determines if a
shock is required
to save the
victim.
If a
shock is
needed,
the AED
uses voice
instructions to
guide the user
through the procedure.
It is not possible for non-medical
responders to administer a shock if
the system determines that a
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