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FAQs - For the Thumper^® and Life-Stat™

Q. Can you upgrade my Thumper^® to meet the 2005 AHA CPR Guidelines?

A. It depends on the model of Thumper you have:

Model 1005. The Model 1005 cannot be upgraded but it may be traded in towards the purchase of a new Model 1008 Life-Stat™ CPR to provide 'Hands-Free CPR' that fully meet the 2005 AHA CPR guidelines.

Model 1007 or 1007CCV. An upgrade option is available for the Models 1007 or 1007CCV to the Model 1008 Life-Stat™ CPR to provide 'Hands-Free CPR' that fully meet the 2005 AHA CPR guidelines.

The Models 1007 or 1007CCV may also be traded in towards the purchase of a new Model 1008 Life-Stat™ CPR.

Model 1007CC. The Model 1007CC cannot be upgraded but it may be traded in towards the purchase of a new Model 1008 Life-Stat™ CPR to provide 'Hands-Free CPR' that fully meet the 2005 AHA CPR guidelines.

Click here for more details on the trade-in program.          Click here for more details on the upgrade program.

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Q. How does the Life-Stat™ fully meet the 2005 AHA guidelines?

A. Using an electronic timing control powered by 2 inexpensive 9 volt alkaline batteries, the Life-Stat™ Model 1008 CPR is capable of providing both Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ALS) cardiopulmonary resuscitation protocols as outlined in the 2005 AHA guidelines. A mode button can select either 30 compressions to 2 ventilations (30:2) for BLS or continuous compressions with ventilation (CCV) for ALS. See the 30:2 graph and the CCV graph below.

NOTE: The time scale incremented in seconds representing a 60 second or 1 minute interval for the graphs appearing on this page. The graphs are a representation of ventilations and compressions during CPR.

               30:2

Upper tracing (ventilations) are shown delivering 600ml tidal volume with an Inspiratory to Expiratory (I:E) ratio of 1:1.5. The lower tracing (compressions) are delivered at a rate of 100 compressions per minute (CPM) with a depth of 4 cm.
NOTE: Upon exhalation of the second ventilation, the chest compressions resume.

The 30:2 protocol delivers 89 compressions and 4 ventilations within one minute.

View a more detailed .pdf version of the 30:2 graph by clicking here.

               CCV

Upper tracing (ventilations) are shown delivering 600ml tidal volume with an Inspiratory to Expiratory (I:E) ratio of 1:5.5. The lower tracing (compressions) are delivered at a rate of 100 compressions per minute (CPM) with a depth of 4 cm.
The CCV protocol delivers 100 compressions and approximately 9 ventilations within one minute.

View a more detailed .pdf version of the CCV graph by clicking here.

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Q. How big is the Life-Stat™?

A. The Model 1008 Life-Stat™ CPR measures 22-1/2" (57.2cm) in height, 7-5/8" (19.4cm) in width and 18-1/4" (46.4cm) in length and weighs approximately 19 lbs (8.6kg).

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Q. Can the Life-Stat™ be used on infants or children?

A. No. The Life-Stat™ (as with all mechanical CPR devices) is approved by the FDA for use on adult patients only. The AHA 2005 CPR guidelines specifically states the following:
     "There is insufficient data in infants and children to recommend for or against the use of mechanical devices to compress the sternum,
     active compression-decompression CPR, interposed abdominal compression CPR (IAC-CPR), or the impedance threshold device
     (Class Indeterminate). See Part 6: “CPR Techniques and Devices” for adjuncts in adults." -- excerpt from "Part 11: Pediatric Basic Life
     Support" of the guidelines.
Follow this link to view the AHA 2005 Guidelines for CPR and ECC in Circulation.

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Q. Is there a demonstration video available for the Life-Stat™?

A. Yes. Click a link below to load and view the demo.

NOTE: Microsoft Media Player version 9 or higher recommended.

Click here for an .mpg to view in Microsoft's Media Player*.                                 Click here for a .mov to view in Apple's Quick Time player (21MB).
*16:9 Format- recommended for higher end systems (118MB).
Click here for a .wmv to view in Microsoft's Media Player**.
**4:3 Format- recommended for all systems (15MB).

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Q. What are the comparisons between the Thumper® and Life-Stat™ CPR?

A. Below is a table comparing the Model 1007 Thumper®s to the Model 1008 Life-Stat™.

Thumper®
MODEL 1007/1007CCV Thumper®
MODEL 1007CC Life-Stat™
MODEL 1008

Compression Depth Control

Up to 5 turns or 0 to 8 cm of depth Up to 5 turns or 0 to 8 cm of depth Up to 5 turns or 0 to 8 cm of depth

Arm Lock Mechanism

Requires only one turn from lock to unlock position
Requires only one turn from lock to unlock position
Requires only one turn from lock to unlock position

Pressure Regulation

Built in pressure regulator and pressure relief valve to prevent damage
Built in pressure regulator and pressure relief valve to prevent damage
Built in pressure regulator and pressure relief valve to prevent damage

Pressure and Flow

Visual indicator for correct input pressure
Visual indicator for correct input pressure
Visual indicator for correct input pressure

Ventilation

Delivered volume based ventilation
Not Applicable
Delivered volume based ventilation

Storing

Stores in "use" position
Stores in "use" position
Stores in "use" position

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