Introduction
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Purpose and application
The CardioMax uses electrical defibrillation and cardioversion therapy to reverse
ventricular fibrillation arrhythmia or ventricular tachycardia without a pulse in adult
and pediatric patients. Cardioversion of arrhythmias is also used when necessary.
In the external pacemaker mode, the CardioMax uses monophasic electrical
stimulation in order to reproduce or regulate the cardiac rhythm.
The equipment is also used for monitoring vital signs in adult, pediatric and natal
patients.
The ECG/Monitor mode shows the ECG signal and the heart rate value on the
screen.
The NIBP/Monitor mode indicates the blood pressure value measured by a
Non-Invasive method on the screen.
The SpO
2
/Monitor mode measures the oxygen saturation of blood by a Non-
Invasive method.
The EtCO
2
/Monitor mode presents the partial pressure of exhaled CO
2
at the end of
expiration as well as inhaled value.
The RESP/Monitor mode displays the respiratory rate measured by ECG electrodes
or by the capnograph.
Characteristics
The CardioMax is a modern, practical, lightweight, compact and portable
device
that can be used in emergency situations.
The CardioMax offers the following parameters and/or characteristics (some
parameters are optional):
• Exhaled carbon dioxide (CO
2
) monitoring.
• Respiratory rate monitoring (RESP).
• ECG and cardiac frequency monitoring.
• Functional artery oxygen saturation monitoring (SpO
2
).
• Non-Invasive pacemaker.
• Pressure monitoring (Non-Invasive method - NIBP).
• Biphasic Defibrillator.
• Automatic defibrillator mode (AED).
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