Re: kevlar cylinders and tranport monitors

["Mark Galtelli" <mgaltelli@emergmed.umsmed.edu>]

We are using kevlar tanks on our BO-105 isolette.  We ran into problems with the transfilling.  The tanks must be submerged in a water bath during the transfilling.  We have a turn around time of 48hours up to a week if they have to be sent off.  Luckily we only use these for our backup aircraft.  There may be larger suppliers in your area that could do the transfilling more rapidly.

Mark Galtelli,
University of Mississippi Medical Center
AirCare

>>> Sittig.Steven@mayo.edu 04/10/01 12:19PM >>>
We  are currently looking at upgrading to a new transport isolette and are
seeking experience and comments on tow particular items.

 1.  Is anyone using Kevlar E cylinders ?  We are running into probelms
trying to obtain specs as to weight, max pressure etc.  Any other experience
would be helpful.

 2. Is anyone using the Agilent M3046Q portable monitor in the adult,
pediatric/neonatal scenerio?  We are also loooking into changing to these
from  the MDE Escort.  Any feedback would be appreciated.

                                                   Steven Sittig RRT
                                                   Peds/ Neo Transport
Therapist
                                                   Mayo Med Air