Hypothermia Equipment for the Treatment of Hypothermia. Life-saving skills of keeping hypothermia victims alive with core rewarming techniques.

PARKS CANADA

ROYAL AIR FORCE UNITED KINGDOM

SEARCH, CAVE AND CREVASSE RESCUE GROUPS
IN NORTH AMERICA

U.S. NAVY SPECIAL WARFARE DEPARTMENT

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U.S. NAVY SEALS,

U.S. AIR FORCE BASE, MALSTROM

U.S. NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER
CARDIAC DIVISION NORFOLK, VIRGINIA

U.S. AIR FORCE BASE, ELMENDORF

U.S. COAST GUARD, KODIAK, ALASKA

U.S. 18 Th MEDICAL Div.

CIVIL AND MILITARY DEFENSE AGENCIES AROUND THE WORLD

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ANTARCTIC EXPEDITIONS

K2 SOUTH PILLAR EXPEDITION

AUSTRALIAN SKI PATROL

ICELANDIC 10 Th MEDICAL Div.

OFF SHORE DRILLING RIGS, SHELL, DOME PETROLEUM, BRITISH PETROLEUM

SMALL REMOTE HOSPITALS

POLAR MEDICINE (Australian Antarctic Division)

"Rescuers have an important role in the first aid medical treatment of victims"
(World Congress on Drowning)

What is the major injury rescue specialists face?
"Without a doubt hypothermia," says Bob Ayres, Canadian Coast Guard Rescue Specialist Coordinator, . . . "Due to the cold waters on our coast we have adapted specialized equipment, including inhalation rewarming units known as the RES-Q-AIR to stabilize and begin warming in the field."

articles: 1) Life saving action by the Canadian Coast Guard
2) Testimonials of field experiences

Research on hypothermia conducted at the University of Victoria (Victoria, B.C., Canada) developed the survival behaviors such as the HELP - and the - HUDDLE - survival positions, now promoted world wide, the cold water immersion survival - time table and the Uvic Thermo-float jacket.

Two team members (Robert Douwens and Dr. John Hayward) also developed and patented the hypothermia treatment technology RES-Q-AIR system.

RES-Q-AIR

RES-Q-AIR Model Ht 1000 (FDA Registered)

Hypothermia treatment, described in many current protocols such as the State of Alaska Cold Injuries Guidelines (Revised 1/2005) recommend that heated 108°F (42°C) and humidified oxygen or air should be administered

The RES-Q-AIR ® ™ is a non-invasive Core Rewarming System, going right to the heart of the problem for hypothermia and trauma victims thermally stabilizing the "critical" core temperature in the field and during transportation en-route to the hospital.

* Pre-hospital stabilization: Continued cooling if not arrested, can lead to ventricular fibrillation of the heart. Preventing cardiac dysrhythmias must be the highest priority, patients with a temperature below 30°C or 80°F, may not respond to defibrillation. Thermally stabilizing a patient is necessary to prevent cardiac complications.

* Inhalation rewarming is a simple, non-invasive treatment suitable for active core rewarming in the field, available to rescuers, paramedics and first responders to thermally stabilize the "critical" core temperature in the field.

"Truly the most significant hypothermia rescue tool designed to date."
(Andrew D Weinberg, MD)

Optional Hypothermia Equipment for the Treatment of Hypothermia victims in the field, during transportation and in the emergency room.

BATTERY

Sealed Rechargeable 12 A/Hr Battery
PS-12120 L
Charging Cycle Applications: Initial charging current 2400mA. Charge until battery voltage (under charge) reaches 14.40 to 14.70 volts at 68' F (20' C). Holds at 14.40 to 14.70 volts until current drops to approximately 120mA.

General Specifications PS-12120 L
8.38 inches / 213 mm Length
2.75 inches / 70 mm Width
5.50 inches / 140 mm Height
9 pound / 4.2 kg Weight

POWER SUPPLY
& CHARGER

Automatic chargers combine the advantages of float and cycle chargers; recharge time is short yet batteries are safe from being overcharged. This charger is ideal for cyclic applications where recharge time is critical and the battery may be left on charge indefinitely, such as standby for emergency response. As a result charging is fool-proof.

Power supply and charger output
Output Current10 amps continuous duty
Output Voltage13.8 VDC +/- 150 mV
Input Voltage Ranges switch able
110 - 220 VAC 50 and 60 Hz.
Weight 3.5 lbs.
Dimensions 8.5 "L X 7.05" W X 1.7"H

Life-saving equipment keeping hypothermia victims alive with core rewarming techniques, supplying warm humidified air or oxygen and warm IV-fluids to minimize core-temperature afterdrop.

IV WARMER

Model 3000 Intravenous Fluid Warmer (FDA Registered)

One of the advantages of warmed IV Fluids at normal body temperature is the improved absorption of administered medications (+/- 10% per degree F compared to cold IV fluids) Cold IV fluids may induce hypothermia in compromised patients and those that are predisposed to hypothermia, for example:

further cooling of hypothermic patients
cooling of traumatized patients (slowed metabolic heat production)
cooling of geriatric patients
(poor circulation, slowed metabolism) - diabetic patients
cooling of pediatric patients (small body mass)
cooling of burn victims (replacing plasma loss)

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RESQ PRODUCTS INC. 1350 Martock Road, Sooke, B.C., V9Z 1B1 Canada
For prices and ordering information please Phone 250-642-7057 - Fax 250-642-7074
Outside of North America dial 01 first. or EMAIL

A Hypothermia Treatment Technology Web Site.

"Rescuers have an important role in the first aid medical treatment of victims"
(World Congress on Drowning)

RES-Q-AIR Model Ht 1000 (FDA Registered)

Optional Hypothermia Equipment for the Treatment of Hypothermia victims in the field, during transportation and in the emergency room.

Life-saving equipment keeping hypothermia victims alive with core rewarming techniques, supplying warm humidified air or oxygen and warm IV-fluids to minimize core-temperature afterdrop.

Model 3000 Intravenous Fluid Warmer (FDA Registered)

A Hypothermia Treatment Technology Web Site.

"Rescuers have an important role in the first aid medical treatment of victims" (World Congress on Drowning)

RES-Q-AIR Model Ht 1000 (FDA Registered)

Optional Hypothermia Equipment for the Treatment of Hypothermia victims in the field, during transportation and in the emergency room.

Life-saving equipment keeping hypothermia victims alive with core rewarming techniques, supplying warm humidified air or oxygen and warm IV-fluids to minimize core-temperature afterdrop.

Model 3000 Intravenous Fluid Warmer (FDA Registered)

"Rescuers have an important role in the first aid medical treatment of victims"
(World Congress on Drowning)