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Newborn Manikin
A newborn baby girl CPR manikin, weighing 6 pounds, 4 ounces, is now available from Simulaids Inc.
The 20-inch Cathy II is wired to a console which contains indicator lights and an audio signal. It monitors lung ventilation, chest compression, and finger placement for cardiac compression.
The models have an internal lung which can be ventilated, and a heart, nested in a rib cage, that can be externally compressed. When CPR is administered, chest rise is discernable. The naturally weighted head has features which allow a tight mouth seal when the rescuer’s mouth is properly positioned.
Circle No. 1 on Reader Service Card
Rescue Carrier
Ferno-Washington, Inc. has acquired exclusive manufacturing and marketing rights for the Thompson Rescue Carrier. It will be catalogued as the Ferno-Washington Model 71 Basket Stretcher.
Model 71 is snag and penetration proof. The polyethylene shell is orange in color and will not rust or corrode and is resistant to chemicals or temperature extremes. The basket stretcher has a nonabsorbent foam pad permanently secured to the bottom for added victim comfort during transport.
The interior design permits the use of Models 60,60-2,74,74-R backboards and all Ferno-Washington orthopedic “Scoop Stretchers.” Variations in the basic design of the Model 71 are available to accommodate special requirements.
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Friction-Reducer System
Fire Research Corporation offers literature on their friction-reducer system that includes a small positive displacement pump that pumps in the additive at the correct rate to ensure friction reduction in a hose line.
Included are a five-gallon tank and two separate flowmeters.
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Digital Radio
Regency Electronics has introduced the XL-2000, a microprocessor-controlled, frequency synthesis VHF mobile radio. This radio can be programed to any assigned frequency in the 148-164 band.
Regency’s frequency synthesis technology eliminates the normal waiting period for crystals to be delivered for add-on units. Microprocessor control permits any technician to alter the XL-2000’s frequency in accordance with changing customer frequency allocations.
Subaudible tone has been built in to the XL-2000 and is tuneable via a tone jumper selection group. This tone selection capability is also changeable in relation to modified frequency allocations. The XL-2000 may be set for simplex or one-half duplex operation, and is available in either base station or mobile configurations.
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Anti-Shock Trouser
David Clark Company has introduced the Mast I1I-A medical anti-shock trouser that has three inflatable air chambers for legs and abdomen.
Proper garment pressure is ensured by an automatic relief valve. The Mast III-A applies pressure around both legs and the abdomen to prevent loss of blood and to force blood (rom the lower extremities to vital organs in the upper body.
A foot pump and a plastic carrying case are included with the garment.
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Pager
The JMD pager Model TP, manufactured by JMD Electronics, can now be ordered with two crystal controlled receiving channels. An adjustable squelch control allows adjustment of squelch sensitivity and selection of either monitor or alert modes.
The pager can be alerted on either channel by receiving the proper alerting tones on that channel. One channel can be used for alerting the pager, and the other channel can be used for field communications if desired. Options include up to three single codes or two dua) tone alerting codes, allowing the pager to respond to two calls simultaneously.
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Portable Defibrillator
Fairfield Medical Products has introduced the DMS 600 defibrillator that weighs 23 pounds.
The unit has 5-inch CRT memory scope with a constant 4-second EKG display and heart rate readout in the scope. Other features include frequency modulated output for EKG signal transmission via telemetry or telephone; built-in ECG strip chart recorder, and 6-second charging time for a full 320 joules.
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Warning Lights
Warn Industries has modified three models of Warn-A-Lite strobe warning lights. The flash tube is now mounted on its own circuit board and is attached to the power supply with three U-shaped holding pins to minimize arcing.
A double and triple flash supplies power to the line’s 12-VDC models.
Various mounting configurations, lens colors and voltages are available in the new line, as well as lens guards and mounting brackets.
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Rope
Samson Ocean Systems has developed Lifestron, a rescue rope made of high tenacity synthetic fibers. The parallay construction orients all the fibers parallel to the axis of the rope, strengthening the rope.
Lifestron is identifiable because of its red and white striped color. It will not support flame and has a melting point of 465°F. It also has high dielectric qualities because the rope allows no more than 1 to 2 percent water absorption into the fiber.
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Floodlight Tripod
A telescoping tripod stand with optional dual floodlights is now available from Speciality Lighting, Inc. The tripod has steel folding legs that provide a wide base for aluminum or steel poles which extend up to 9 feet. The unit folds up compactly and the lights may be removed from the stand to become portable lights.
The floodlights are watertight and their 500-watt quartz halogen lamps deliver 10,500 lumes and are protected with tempered glass lenses and wire guards.
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Resuscitator
Dixie, U.S.A., Inc. has introduced a mechanical life support system, the Thumper cardiopulmonary resuscitator. It does not interfere with defibrillation, ECO monitoring, transportation, intubation or IV therapy.
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Combination Smoke Detector
Gamewell Corporation has developed a unit that combines a triple-chamber beta ionization sensor and a photoelectronic optical sensor for detection of fires.
The detector can be programmed for beta ionization detection alone, photoelectronic detection alone, either type of detection via an OR-gate configuration, or both types of detection via an AND-gate configuration. The conductor can be adjusted to meet the changing needs of the environment.
Other features include a twist-type lock base for mounting on electrical boxes, and analog outputs for measuring each sensor sensitivity relative to alarm value without having to remove the detector from its base.
Circle No. 12 on Reader Service Card