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ResQPOD®
Impedance
Threshold Device
The ResQPOD is an
impedance threshold
device (ITD) that
provides Perfusion
on Demand (POD) by
regulating pressures
in the thorax during
states of
hypotension.
Animal and
clinical studies*
have shown that
during CPR, the
ResQPOD:
- Doubles
blood flow to
the heart
- Increases
blood flow to
the brain by 50%
- Doubles
systolic blood
pressure
- Increases
survival rates
- Increases
the likelihood
of successful
defibrillation
- Provides
benefit in all
arrest rhythms
- Circulates
drugs more
effectively
The ResQPOD is
easy to use. It
provides a unique
way to increase
circulation during
CPR by refilling the
heart after each
chest compression.
In addition, timing
assist lights on the
ResQPOD provide
guidance on the
proper compression
and ventilation
rates.
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Product Information
Guide
ResQPOD®
Features
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How
It Works The ResQPOD
prevents unnecessary
air from entering
the chest during
CPR. As the chest
wall recoils, the
vacuum (negative
pressure) in the
thorax is greater.
This enhanced vacuum
pulls more blood
back to the heart,
doubling blood flow
during CPR. Studies
have shown that this
mechanism increases
cardiac output,
blood pressure and
survival rates.
Patient ventilation
and exhalation are
not restricted in
any way.
How to
Use the ResQPOD
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On a
Facemask
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Connect
the
ResQPOD
to the
facemask.
- Open
the
airway.
Establish
and
maintain
a tight
face
seal
with the
mask
(watch
video) throughout
chest
compressions;
a head
strap or
2-handed
technique
is
recommended.
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Connect
the
ventilation
source
to the
ResQPOD,
or
mouthpiece
if
performing
mouth-to-mask
ventilation.
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Perform
CPR at
the
recommended
compression-toventilation
ratio
(30:2).
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On an
ET Tube
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Confirm
ET tube
placement
and
secure
it
with a
commercial
tube
restraint.
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Connect
the
ResQPOD
to the
ET tube.
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Connect
the
ventilation
source
to the
ResQPOD.
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Perform
continuous
chest
compressions
(100/min).
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Remove
the
clear
tab and
turn on
the
timing
assist
lights.
Ventilate
asynchronously
at the
timing
light
flash
rate of
10/min.
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Administer
ET meds
directly
into the
ET tube.
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Place
ETCO2
detector
between
the
ResQPOD
and the
ventilation
source.
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