Re: Zoll M series

[<spencerd@voicenet.com>]

On Sun, 07 Apr 2002 21:40:07 -0500, "Elizabeth Head" <emhead@stmarys.org> 
wrote :

> Anyone using the Zoll M series care to comment? We are currently using
> the monitor on a trial basis and a few crew members have some concerns
> about battery performance (recent bad experiences with another monitor).
>  Just want to cover all the bases and iron out any issues, problems,
> solutions prior to purchase.  So far very impressed with quality of data
> / technology and ease of use with this monitor.  Feel free to email me
> off list.
> Beth Head
> St.Mary's LifeFlight
> Evansville, IN
> emhead@stmarys.org
>  
I have been using the Zoll M on the ground for over a year with excellent 
results and no battery problems. You do get a fairly early low battery warning 
but have plenty of battery life available to complete most calls depending on 
your use, IE NIBP, ETCO2, 12 lead, pacing etc. The internal battery charger is 
great when you do get a low battery, just plug the unit in. The Smart batteries 
provide a simple one finger check to verify how much battery life is remaining 
in case you are concerned. The monitor holds its current settings for 10 
seconds while you swap out batteries.

If you are considering the NEW Zoll M series critical care unit, we trial’d it 
recently on the aircraft and were very happy with the results. Zoll has 
developed a new ‘double’ battery for this unit as the device draws a more power 
with a larger color screen and invasive monitoring. We did not see any battery 
problems with the flights we had during trial and simply plugged the unit in to 
ensure adequate battery availability during portable use. For example, the 
device worked flawlessly during a recent VAD flight while monitoring EKG, NIBP, 
ETCO2, SpO2, and two invasive channels at the same time. The device was in use 
for nearly two hours with over half of that on battery. At bedside and in 
flight we simply plugged the unit in to avoid any battery problem. 

Good luck with your trials. 


Duane K. Spencer, B.S., NREMTP
Firefighter / Paramedic – Horsham Fire Company
Flight Paramedic – University MedEvac – Hahnemann University Hospital


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