User guide

P/N. 11016-001 Rev. January 7, 2005 Page A-1
User Guide
AutoPulse™ Resuscitation System Model 100
Appendix A Technical Specifications
The specifications provided in this chapter apply to the AutoPulse Resuscitation System Model 100.
A.1 Patient Parameters
The AutoPulse System is designed for adults with weight of no more than 300 lbs. (136 kg) with chest
circumference of 29.9 to 51.2 in. (76 to 130 cm) and chest width of 9.8 to 15 in. (25 to 38 cm).
A.2 LifeBand Chest Compression Assembly (CCA)
The latex-free LifeBand CCA is for single-patient use only. The LifeBand CCA consists of a cover plate
and two bands integrated with a patient liner and compression pads with a Velcro
®
fastener.
A.3 Operating Parameters
A.4 Platform Physical
Warning: The AutoPulse System is not intended for pediatric use.
Table A-1 Operating Parameters
Category Specifications
Chest displacement Equal to 20% reduction in anterior-posterior chest depth.
Physiological duty cycle 50 ± 5%.
Compression rate 80 ± 5 compressions per minute.
Compression modes
(user selectable)
• 15:2 (15 compressions with two 1.5 second ventilation pauses)
• Continuous compressions
Ventilation pause (15:2 mode) Two pauses of 1.5 seconds.
Table A-2 Physical Specifications
Category Specifications
Size (L×W×H) 32.5 in. by 18.2 in. by 3.3 in. (82.5 cm by 46.2 cm by 8.4 cm).
Weight (excluding AutoPulse
Power System Battery)
22 lbs. (10 kg).
Display Dot matrix liquid crystal display (LCD), actively backlit, adjustable contrast.