Zoll AutoPulse

[CBEMT]

My point is, if it's working why mess with it? Does the patient not deserve the benefit of the doubt once in the hospital?

[RuralEMT-I]

We have the Auto-Pulse in our agency and have used it once. The man was discharged from the hospital with no neuro deficets. For small agencies with limited staff, its great to have.

[dean83]

My point is, if it's working why mess with it? Does the patient not deserve the benefit of the doubt once in the hospital?

I agree, if the device does work as well as some have stated, why remove it once you get to the hospital. I personally would leave it with the patient until the code is called or the patient regains ROSC.

[JakeEMTP]

I agree, if the device does work as well as some have stated, why remove it once you get to the hospital. I personally would leave it with the patient until the code is called or the patient regains ROSC.

Except for the fact it is $25,000.00 and I might need it before I get back to the ED to retrieve it, I would agree with that.

[dean83]

$13 000 CAD for the autopulse, 3 lifebands, carry case, charger, 2 batteries, and some more accessories.

[Asysin2leads]

$50 in training and $10.75/hr for someone to do CPR.

[JakeEMTP]

$13 000 CAD for the autopulse, 3 lifebands, carry case, charger, 2 batteries, and some more accessories.

Ok, so maybe I exaggerated the price somewhat :wink: , but would you be willing to be responsible for leaving a $13,000.00 piece of equipment behind? It's not like it's a backboard.

[Asysin2leads]

Well, the Lifepak 12 is upwards of $32 large. We have only forgotten it once or twice.

[JPINFV]

$50 in training and $10.75/hr for someone to do CPR.

Yea, but you can't store those in a cabinet as easily.

[akroeze]

$13k autopulse

OR

$250k+ pumper and 3-4 hosemonkeys

Which is more cost effective for compressions?