Re: Zoll M series monitor

[Ken Lawson-Williams <Macgyver@FlightMedicMail.com>]

RE: Hooks, Thanks

We use the M series here and have had no complaints other than the short battery life when fully utilised and when in cold temperatures (ie: below -20). Having the power cord was a big plus for us on most flights as we can use aircraft power. In general no complaints. 

One picky point - the nylon extreme pack case that can be obtained needs redesign with respect to the front flap. The velcro stick-on strips designed to hold it in place are pretty much useless if the monitors are used a lot. We ended up making a couple of nylon straps that go from side-pin to side-pin at the base of the screen that buckle together in the middle to hold the flap in place at the bottom, and two loops at the top to retain it in place (extending back to the strap pins) and allow it to flip back begind the rear pouch when not in use. 

However, when doing a scene call with a 20 minute ride in the back of a pickup (open) each way from the airport and only 10 minutes or so in a heated mine shack, we have to hide the monoitor inside the Wiggy-bag near the feet, and keep the batteries inside our parkas (very uncomfortable - not to mention heavy...) or turn off all but ecg/spo2. Even with this batteries run out quite fast and have shorter lives overall. We generally run with 3 spare batteries which kind of makes the package heavy. Many of our sending facilities do not have 110v power in their ground transport units (most of which are not ambulances) so we can easily burn through all 4 during a typical trip with a backhaul.

It REALLY becomes an issue however on Twin Otter scene calls to remote lakes and diamond exploration camps etc (with no aircraft 110v power inverter) that can last 4 to 5 hours each way with a cabin barely above freezing AT BEST and no heated facility at the destination. Perhaps Zoll could look at a 28-v or whatever DC adaptor that could be plugged into a cabin light socket?? (not really sure if even allowed or safe in a current draw perspective). We use PRN bush aircraft for this type of flight, and never know which of 6 Twin Otters will be available. One can only afford to buy so many batteries.... 

Fly Safe. 
Ken L-W CCEMT-P/WMT

Duct tape is like the force, it has a light side and a dark side, and it holds the universe together.


--- message from "Michele Moore" <mmoore@scmc.org> attached:

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• From: "Michele Moore" <mmoore@scmc.org>
• Date: Tue, 05 Nov 2002 16:33:50 -0800

Well now....I can't remember, Ill track down the vendor.  Cost-seems like it was about 30$                 m

>>> Macgyver@FlightMedicMail.com 11/05/02 10:43AM >>>
Where did you get the hooks from? Cost?

Fly Safe.
Ken L-W CCEMT-P/WMT

Duct tape is like the force, it has a light side and a dark side, and it holds the universe together.


--- michele moore <michele@bendcable.com> wrote:
>Rick we have been very happy with the size and general ease of use.
>
>We have 4 in use here.
>
>We purchased some hooks thank make it possible to hang the unit on the
>side of the bed which helps alot...before it was on the patients legs or
>had to be carried.  If you are taking alot of BP the batt  seem to fail
>every 20mins to 1/2 hr.
>However the LP 10 used  batts and we didnt have the option of plugging
>it in.  We Keep the unit plugged in for flight then use batts on scene
>or while going into the Hosp.
>
>The company has been good to send us a loaner if one needs work.  We
>sent some off to be upgraded to BP and ETCO2 and they provided a loaner
>before the units left the base.  On the ships that we use the Zoll with
>all the bells and whistles we also have a Propac.  We have 2 patient
>Capability.  It seems like the Zoll is a little weak in the Ped/neonate
>end of the Patient spectrum and I wouldn't trust it to take BP on a 1mo
>old.  I mention this if you are planning to have only one monitor on
>board.
>
>michele moore
>
>
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