ZOLL AutoPulse 100 - Manual (Page 13)

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User Guide
1 Introduction of the AutoPulse
®
For years, a variety of attempts have been made to overcome the limitations of manual cardiopulmonary
resuscitation (CPR). ZOLL has developed a practical solution as an adjunct to the method used by
medical professionals to perform CPR chest compressions. The AutoPulse is the resulting product.
1.1 Indication for Use
The AutoPulse is intended to be used as an adjunct to manual CPR, on adult patients only, in cases of
clinical death as defined by a lack of spontaneous breathing and pulse.
1.2 Description of the System
The AutoPulse is an automated, portable, battery-powered chest compressor, which provides chest
compressions as an adjunct to performing manual CPR (see Figure 1-1). Use of the AutoPulse is
intended to reduce the impact of rescuer fatigue and will enable the rescuer to address additional patient
needs.
The AutoPulse has the following operating parameters:
• Chest displacement: equal to 20% reduction in anterior-posterior chest depth.
• Consistent compression rate and depth.
• Physiological duty cycle: fixed at 50 ± 5%.
• Standardized 30:2, or 15:2 compressions (30 or 15 compressions followed by two consecutive 1.5
second ventilation pauses) or continuous compressions (user selectable).
Table 1-1 provides the patient/AutoPulse operating parameters.
Table 1-1 Patient/AutoPulse Operating Parameters
Patient Parameter AutoPulse Specification
Patient chest circumference permitted 29.9 to 51.2 in. (76 to 130 cm)
Patient chest width permitted 9.8 to 15 in. (25 to 38 cm)
Maximum patient weight permitted 300 lbs.(136 kg)