Electrodes - CPR-D padz for AED Plus®, By Zoll, Part # 8900-0800-01

Electrodes - CPR-D padz for AED Plus®, By Zoll, Part # 8900-0800-01

Product Details; One Electrode Pad is Easier than Two
Ordinary AEDs require that the rescuer use two confusing electrodes. ZOLL’s Full-Rescue AED features CPR-D•padz™ a one-piece, pre-connected electrode with Real CPR HelpTM feedback. By using CPR hand placement as the landmark, it is easy to place the CPR-D•padz on the victim quickly. The CPR-D•padz also lasts five years—the longest shelf life of any electrode sold today.

Real CPR HelpTM Inadequate compression rate and depth are common during CPR. Adult victims need compressions at a rate of 100 per minute and at a depth of 1½ to 2 inches. Compressions must be done well to effectively move blood and oxygen. The ZOLL AED Plus®converts compression data instantaneously from the CPR-D•padz and provides an adaptive metronome to help the rescuer with the proper rate and depth, saying “Push harder” or “Good compressions,” as needed. It also shows CPR compression depth on the display screen. ZOLL’s AED Plus is the only AED that helps the rescuer achieve the correct rate and depth of chest compressions during CPR. No other AED has this capability.

CPR-D•padz is unique to ZOLL Failure to adequately compress a victim’s chest is a common error during CPR. The force required to properly compress a victim’s chest 1 ½ - 2 inches varies depending on the patient’s build and anatomy. Until now, only force and pressure sensors have been available. Technology in ZOLL’s CPR-D•padz includes a hand placement locator, an accelerometer, electronics, and a sophisticated processing algorithm. This system accurately measures CPR compression, and converts the motion of the accelerometer over time into distance moved. The infrequent rescuer now has help providing CPR support for the victim.

One Electrode Size Fits All A one-piece electrode design must account for anatomical variation in the patient population. The design of ZOLL’s CPR-D•padzis based on extensive human anthropometric data and studies designed to accommodate the wide range of patient sizes and shapes and to ensure that a one-piece electrode meets the needs of emergency AED use. The design developed for the CPR-D•padz meets the characteristics of 99% of human chest anatomy. A special feature lets the rescuer separate the apex electrode to cover the other 1% of the population and other anatomical variations that require special adaptation.

Simplified Electrode Placement Simplifying electrode placement is critical to widespread use of AEDs. Labeling helps, but it is often overlooked or discarded in an emergency that is sudden and unanticipated. The infrequent rescuer is easily confused when looking at a victim as to “left,” “right,” “up,” and “down.” Two separate electrodes cause concern over incorrect placement and technical complications if electrodes stick together before being placed correctly on the patient. The unique one-piece design of ZOLL’s CPR-D•padz addresses these problems by orienting the simple design to the head while using the easily remembered CPR landmark (the sternum) as the key placement cue. Packaging is then removed by a simple pull after positioning. Because this is the same placement taught for CPR hand position, AED users benefit from having to remember only one easy landmark for both interventions.

Everything You Need for the Rescue The CPR-D•padz comes complete with a CPR barrier mask, scissors, disposable gloves, a prep razor, a towel, and a moist towelette.