Testing and Evaluation of the Heartstream, Inc., Model EM Semi-Automatic Defibrillator External

Abstract

The Heartstream, Inc., Model EM Semi-Automatic External Defibrillator is a portable, battery operated, semi-automatic defibrillator. It performs automatic self-tests and displays the results of these tests on a status indicator. The unit is equipped with a high resolution, liquid crystal display with back light screen that displays text prompts, patient and event information and single-lead electrocardiogram (ECG). The unit operates on a disposable 18 VDC lithium battery. The unit weighs approximately 4.34 lbs. with battery (5.8 lbs. with battery, case and defib pads) and is 8.75 in. W. (10 in. with case) X 2.5 in. H. (4.75 in. with case) X 8 in. D. (9.25 in. with case).

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1998
Accession Number
ADA359533

Entities

People

  • James C. Sylvester

Organizations

  • Air Force Research Laboratory

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Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aeromedical Evacuation
  • Air Force
  • Air Force Research Laboratories
  • Aircrafts
  • Barometric Pressure
  • Electrocardiography
  • Governments
  • Health Services
  • High Resolution
  • Hypobaric Conditions
  • Liquid Crystal Displays
  • Liquid Crystals
  • Lithium Batteries
  • Medical Personnel
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Methods
  • United States Government

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  • Battery Technology and Engineering
  • Computer Science/Computer Engineering/Data Science/Digital Signal Processing.