Testing and Evaluation of the LifePort, Inc., LifePort Patient Loading Utility System (PLUS).
Abstract
The LifePort, Inc., LifePort Patient Loading Utility System (PLUS) is a six-foot patient care platform composed of the following features: a 124 Cu ft oxygen system with DISS or Ohio outlet which provides 3.8 hrs of oxygen at 15 lpm; two 518 watt inverters with one wired as a back-up, and only one is operational at a time; a 28 VDC vacuum system rated at 22 inHg with DISS or Ohio outlets; two 28 VDC compressed air systems, each achieving 100 psi and regulated to 50 psi to a DISS or Ohio outlet; a control panel with three AC electrical outlets and vacuum and air pressure gauges; remote oxygen filling port and quantity gauge; an AeroSled Transport System (TS) with a pneumatically controlled back-rest that adjusts from 0-60 degrees and also includes a patient safety restraint system; high density foam pad and cover; a loading system wi a load ramp that attaches to the LifePort or a ramp bay and folds for storage; externally attached telescoping I.V.. pole; suction canister; oxygen and air flow meters; and a AeroSled Arch that connects over the AeroSled TS used to mount life support equipment.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 01, 1998
- Accession Number
- ADA349540
Entities
People
- Butch O. Blake
Organizations
- Armstrong Laboratory