The proposed cardiac monitors must meet or exceed the following specifications as established by the Illinois Department of Public Health and required by Illinois Region 9, Northwest Community Emergency Medical Services System Drug/Supply/Equipment List Revised 04/01/2024: • FDA-approved, advanced cardiac monitor/defibrillator w/ pacing, 12-L ECG, SpO2; quantitative waveform capnography; non-invasive BP. Approved units: Physio Control LifePak; Zoll (E)/X series (Real BVM Help on X Series Advanced optional); Philips Tempus Pro monitor or, MRx. • Real-time CPR feedback – Required before the mechanical CPR device is deployed. • 3, 4, or 5-lead and 12-lead monitoring cables; patient electrode cable • (2) Extra charged batteries and battery support charger available • ECG paper suitable for the monitor • Pace-defib Pads – Cardiac monitor-specific (See above) – Adult + 1 set Peds Monitoring electrodes Ambu, Zoll or 3M Red Dot • Automated External Defibrillator w/ adult and pediatric capability • Pulse oximeter • Capnography (quantitative and waveform display): Side/microstream w/ waveform; units in System-approved cardiac monitor defibrillators need NC plus in-line ETCO2 sensors • Blood pressure cuffs: Adult, Child, Infant assorted sizes • Clock that counts seconds available at point of patient contact to count pulse and RR • CPR feedback technology for high-quality chest compressions. • Integrated data transmission (via wireless/Bluetooth/cellular networks) to hospitals or healthcare providers. • Rugged and portable design suitable for pre-hospital use. • Extended battery life with backup batteries and external charging stations. • Ability to integrate with existing HEFD patient care reporting software. • User-friendly interface for rapid, real-time data collection in emergency settings.
