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WHAT IS THE AUTOPULSE?
The AutoPulse is a non-invasive cardiac
support pump that has been shown to move more blood, more
consistently than is possible with human hands. Easy to use
and battery operated, it determines a person's size so that
its load-distributing LifeBand® delivers the proper rate
and depth of compressions for the individual. Unlike manual
compressions given by human hands, the LifeBand compresses
the entire chest, which contributes to more effective circulation
of blood.
The AutoPulse System has been cleared
for marketing in:
US - August 2002
EU - November
2003
Canada
- November 2003
New Zealand
- March 2005
Australia
- February 2005
Japan -
September 2006
Are there any risks associated with
the AutoPulse?
There is no evidence that the AutoPulse
or participation in the CIRC study involves increased risk.
Being randomized into the mechanical CPR arm of the study
does not pose any additional risks than being randomized into
the manual CPR arm of the study.
Is anyone using the AutoPulse as
part of their treatment protocol already?
Yes. As an FDA-cleared device, which
is in compliance with American Heart Association and European
Resuscitation Council current guidelines, the AutoPulse has
been used commercially worldwide for over four years. Approximately
2000 units are in use by Emergency Medical Service agencies
and hospitals globally.
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