AED 20™ Defibrillator from Welch Allyn Company



Let me talk one of Defibrillator from Welch Allyn Company. AED 20™ Defibrillator is one of defibrillator produced by Welch Allyn Global

AED 20™ Defibrillator is ideal for health care or Emergency medical Services (EMS) environments with multiple levels of first responders. It provides clear “1-2-3” guidance in administering a preset life-saving shock, plus the ability to monitor heart rhythms and transfer information for continuous patient data collection.

Important specifications are :
  • Text and voice instructions that will guide the user through the rescue
  • Color-coded pads and illustrations that make the user ensure proper pad placement
  • There is an escalating energy (200 J, 300 J, 360 J); energy protocol can be changed to meet specific needs
  • Diagnostic-quality ECG display and lead II monitoring using traditional snap-based electrodes
  • The optional passcode that protects manual defibrillation
  • Choice of rechargeable battery for frequent users or a long-life nonrechargeable battery for infrequent rescuers

The complete specifications of AED 20™ Defibrillator as mentioned in product document are :


  • Dimensions: 9.4"L x 8.9"W x 3.3"H (23.9L x 22.6W x 8.4 H cm)
  • Weight: Less than 5.4 pounds (2.45 kg) without battery
  • Operating temperature: 32 ºF to 122 ºF (0 ºC to 50 ºC)
  • Storage temperature (without battery): -22 ºF to 150 ºF (-30 ºC to 65 ºC)
  • Humidity: Up to 95% (non-condensing)
  • Altitude: -500 to 15,000 feet (-150 to 4570 m)
  • Shock :Mil Std 810E method 516.4, procedure 1 (40G, 6-9 ms pulse, 1/2 sine each axis)
  • Vibration: Mil Std 810E method 514.4, category 10 (minimum integrity test for helicopters)
  • Water resistance: IEC 60529 IPX4
  • In-flight use: Complies with RTCA/DO-160E, Section 21, Category M limits for radio frequency interference
  • Event documentation: Internal and via Welch Allyn Datacard
  • Internal memory capacity: 1MB: 75 4-sec ECG samples or 500 time-stamped events
  • Datacard capacity: 4MB: 90 min of Continuous ECG and 40 min of ECG and audio. 8MB: 3 hrs of Continuous ECG and 80 min of ECG and audio, 16MB: 6 hrs of Continuous ECG and 2.5 hrs of ECG and audio
  • Playback: Welch Allyn PIC or Smartview
  • Quick report: Treatment Summary, Event Log, Test Log
  • Datacard compatibility: Compatible with Welch Allyn PIC Advance Life Support Defibrillator
  • Communication: Serial port via RS-232 to PC and printer
  • Output: Biphasic Truncated exponential
  • Energy sequence (user configurable): Shock 1: 150 J, 200 J, Shock 2: 150 J, 200 J, 300 J, Shock 3: 150 J, 200 J, 300 J, 360 J
  • Manual energy selection: (J) 2, 5, 7, 10, 20, 30, 50, 70, 100, 150, 200, 300, 360
  • Automatic energy selection: (J) 2, 5, 7, 10, 20, 30, 50, 70, 100, 150, 200, 300, 360
  • Manual lockout: Via passcode
  • Charge time to maximum energy (manual operation): Frequent use: Less than 8 seconds with a fully charged battery; Less than 8 seconds with a battery depleted by 15 maximum-energy discharges. Infrequent use: Less than 8 seconds with a battery depleted by six maximum energy discharges; Less than 8 seconds with a battery depleted by 15 maximum energy discharges.
  • Charge time to maximum energy from initially switching power on, or from within any operator programming mode (manual operation): Frequent use: Less than 25 seconds with a battery depleted by 15 maximum energy discharges. Infrequent use: Less than 30 seconds with a battery depleted by six maximum energy discharges; Less than 35 seconds with a battery depleted by 15 maximum-energy discharges.
  • Charge time to maximum energy from activation of the rhythm recognition detector (AED operation): Frequent use: Less than 30 seconds with a battery depleted by 15 maximum energy discharges. Infrequent use: Less than 35 seconds with a battery depleted by six maximum energy discharges; Less than 40 seconds with a battery depleted by 15 maximum-energy discharges.
  • Charge time to maximum energy from initially switching power on, or from within any operator programming mode (AED operation): Frequent use: Less than 40 seconds with a battery depleted by 15 maximum energy discharges. Infrequent use: Less than 45 seconds with a battery depleted by six maximum energy discharges; Less than 50 seconds with a battery depleted by 15 maximum-energy discharges.
  • Analysis time: 12 to 16 sec.
  • Audible prompts: Minimum of 20 audible prompts
  • Visual prompts: Minimum of 13 text screen prompts
  • Controls: 2 buttons - On/Off, Discharge, and 4 software-configurable buttons


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Waveline Vital Signs Monitor from DRE



This Waveline Vital Signs Monitor has 6 Parameters: ECG, Respiration, Dual Temperature, Pulse Oximetry, NIBP, Dual Invasive Blood Pressure, Capnography.

With the display in High-resolution color TFT and size 10.4’’ (diagonally) this machine can help a professional health to monitor patient’s vital sign accurately. This waveline vital Sign Monitor also has resolution 640 x 480 pixel, the excellent viewing from distance and angle. Waveform Field: Configurable screen for max. four waveforms (ECG, SPO2, Respiration, Invasive Blood Pressure or CO2)

This medical equipment has features (as mentioned by company):
  • Upgradeable monitor with maximum 7 parameters
  • High resolution 10.4” (diagonally) color TFT display
  • Multi-lead ECG monitoring
  • In-built cautery and defibrillator protection
  • 24 hr. graphical/tabular trends with zoom facility with separate trend for storing
  • 240 NIBP readings
  • Graded and color coded alarms with audio/visual indicators
  • Alarm recall facility to view last 16 stored critical alarms (patient related)
  • Demo mode for training the staff
  • Optional dual channel thermal array recorder
  • Comprehensive patient data entry
  • Mains and battery operation [in-built or external battery (12V)]
  • Facility to interface with Slave monitor for remote display
  • RS-232 connectivity



As additional information here is the specification of this medical equipment (as mentioned by company):
  • Dimension: 202 x 310 x 230 mm (H x W x D)
  • Weight: 7.5 kg with in-built batteries. Direct interface possible with color central station. Slave display option possible.
  • Power Supply: Universal Power: 95-265V AC, 50/60Hz
  • Power Ratings: 40W
  • Battery Type: 12V 4 Ah lead acid
  • Operating Time: In-built rechargeable batteries for 30 min. of continuous operation under full charge condition (fully loaded, NIBP 2 min. & recorder ON for 2 min.)
  • Charging Time: 12 hrs. (Typical) ambulatory monitoring possible with car battery interface.
  • External Battery: 12 V 2A (min.)


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