The FR2 battery is currently out of stock worldwide, our recommendation to you is that you place an order and claim your place on a back order list otherwise you will continually be at the back of the queue. We regret this situation which is due to a shortage of components and beyond our control.
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Courier Issues
Most if not all courier services are experiencing delays at present over which we and our colleagues have no control.
In most cases our parcels within the UK are delivered next day however we do see some parcels held up for an extra 24 hours. There is nothing we can do control this and most of our competitors have reacted to this by rightly cancelling their timed deliveries.
We no longer use Evri for deliveries as they can often takes months to deliver if they don’t actually lose the parcel entirely. It may however persuade you not to entrust your parcels to us with them as we can’t be held responsible for the loss, and neither it seems is Evri !
If you are sending a parcel into us and you would find it easier we can arrange collection at cost and your risk if that makes it easier for you.
Hopefully the situation will get better as the holidays fade away although it doesn’t seem to be entirely the fault of Father Christmas.
Buying Guide for a used Lifepak or Zoll Monitor / Defibrillator
You have probably seen a Lifepak 12 or Zoll M series advertised on online auction sites and thought it might be nice to have one, and it’s so cheap, well let’s take you through the pitfalls that you might come across.
Firstly we are not trying to put you off the purchase, if you have decided you need the facilities that either of these defibrillator/monitors can offer you then you’ve made a good choice but let’s face it, these units are like Rolls Royce Cars. They are the best around in their day but they are now used units and can be very expensive to repair if they go wrong. Don’t forget you will also need to have them serviced every year to comply with the demands of CQC for example. All this can be costly if you’ve not budgeted for it.
Let’s start by looking at the features available:
AED: a great option to have, nearly all the used units available now in the UK come with fittings for using disposable Defib pads and having the option of AED asw ell just adds to the number of potential users who can easily and quickly be taught to use the machine. So if possible buy one with the AED option.
Pacing: some were sold to the ambulance services at the time but rarely used, its probable you will hardly ever get the chance to use pacing but on the other hand it doesn’t add anything to the value of the machine so if you’ve got it great, don’t let it be a deal-breaker if it’s not on the one you’ve seen.
12 Lead ECG: Probably the real reason you have a Lifepak 12 or Zoll in your sights. Make sure the Lifepak 12 also has the 100mm printer it came with and it hasn’t been swapped for the 50mm option or you’ll be looking at a bill of several hundred pounds to upgrade. Do you have the right cables to go with the 12-lead option?
Biphasic Waveform: The Biphasic waveform was introduced by the industry back in the 1990’s and is much more effective than monophasic. That doesn’t mean monophasic doesn’t work any longer but the value of your future purchase has just dropped by a considerable margin so be aware. Do you know how to tell the difference between the two versions and can you be sure of what you are led to believe?
Which one have you got?
Pulse Oximetry: is a popular option, remember you can purchase a small fingertip pulse oximeter for around £50 but its nicer to have it integrated into your new monitor and most Zoll and Lifepaks come with as an option. Make sure you have the sensor as these can be £150 to replace.
Non-Invasive Blood Pressure: Probably something you will use quite a bit. It will add value and cost to the monitor you are buying and although very popular on new LP12’s I’m not sure it was as popular on the Zoll. That means you may not always find it available. Does it matter, well it’s nice to have a printed record of the patients BP but you can buy a digital BP monitor now for as low as £15 !! Your call.
Carry Case: Sometimes they are included and if in good condition well worth having but many are a bit battered; after all, they are there to protect the machine. It is nigh on impossible to find new cases these days.
Cables, Sensors and Batteries: are these included in the deal, quite often they are not. To re-equip a Lifepak 12 with these items could easily cost you £1000 if you have to buy new ones.
Don’t forget to budget for an additional battery charger with the Lifepak 12, you’ll need one unless you have a support system already.
Age: A popular question is one regarding the age of the used unit, this is irrelevant since it may be 10 years old and have been barely used in a rural station, it could be five years old and been used in the city centre. Even if it has been used in the city centre many parts may have been replaced during its life. We are never provided with operational history. Be guided by the general condition but its easy to change the outer case if you know-how.
Used machines will always have a potentially shorter life than new equipment but with the price of a new Defib/monitor now approaching £17000 I guess for many of you there is little option.
You can cross your fingers and buy from an auction site where after-sales support is likely to be non-existent or you can buy from Wessex Medical.
I worked for Physio-Control for nearly 20 years and my engineer for around 15 years. We have been heavily involved in the LP12 since before it was launched.
We believe the units we sell are amongst the best on the market, they are not the cheapest but you have the knowledge we look after our customers and more importantly, we can support you before and after your purchase.
We carry a range of accessories and can service your Lifepak or Zoll at a reasonable charge.
Why not call us with your requirements on 01722 410084
Alan Caulfield
Need a defibrillator servicing ?
Wessex Medical is able to arrange for servicing and repair of much of your onboard equipment including oxygen, while we specialise in the service and repair of the LIFEPAK 12 and Zoll range of monitor/defibrillators and all AED’s but we are by no means restricted to these models.
We aim to offer a value-led service and respect the fact that owners of these older machines still have a need to maintain them at the highest standard.
We do not claim to be the cheapest servicing around however we do offer a properly qualified engineer, very well experienced in the field, this is not always the case as in so many walks of life you get what you pay for.
Please do bear in mind that upgrades are often not cost-effective to carry out and we will advise you of that. When new these machines were often not designed to be upgraded once sold but as they get older the value of the machine means it is often very much cheaper to simply replace it with one of the desired specifications.
We also can offer a field-based service if the work allows it to be cost-effective for you otherwise you just need to return the items to our warehouse in Wiltshire for an estimate of the costs involved.
It usually takes around 2/3 days for Medical Equipment Servicing, obviously, a repair can take longer if we have to wait for parts to arrive, however, if you are in a hurry we will do what we can to speed things along, but we need to be able to plan ahead.
If you would like us to quote for a repair you can just send the unit to us at our address but please do make sure you always enclose your return details and a description of the faults. It may be that we ask to see the unit before we can give a definitive price for a repair. Try to use a courier service, it’s cheaper than the post office.
You can also call us on 01722 410084 for a chat about your requirements.
So…….Why Do I Need To Buy a Defibrillator
Why do I need to buy an AED
it may be your life the AED saves…………………
An AED or automatic external defibrillator is a medical device designed and recommended the use by almost anyone. Its function is to deliver a powerful electric shock to the heart of somebody who has collapsed. It is the only treatment for somebody in this condition and speed is of the essence. No doubt you’ve seen a similar defibrillator being used many times on television programmes.
To date, the British government have purchased and installed around 10000 AED’s across the country with the aim of getting a defibrillator to a victim within 3 minutes. Around 300,000 people a year die from sudden cardiac death, often with no previous history and no warning. You will find them already installed in airports, railway stations, police cars, homes, shops and pubs factories and offices.
The biggest concern anybody has when they consider whether to purchase an AED is whether they can do any harm. The simple answer is no. AED’s are designed to be instinctively easy-to-use and will only operate if the patient is in one of two potentially fatal cardiac arrhythmias. Every other medical condition from a simple faint to something more serious will not allow the device to deliver a shock.
So, every minute that is wasted in delivering a shock to a patient in cardiac arrest their chances of survival deteriorate by at least 10% so if you think you can get to the patient before an ambulance does, you’ve answered the question of whether you need to buy an AED.
The AED shown here is incredibly instinctively easy-to-use. It has a long life no maintenance battery and checks itself daily. The AED will guide you through what to do using voice and visual commands. All you need to do when you find the patient in a collapsed state is attach two self-adhesive electrodes to their chest, switch the machine on and listen.
Using a defibrillator does not mean that you don’t need an ambulance, you still need medical support but you are giving the patient the greatest possible chance of survival and the paramedic the greatest chance of delivering that patient to the hospital alive.
AED’s have dropped dramatically in price over the last twenty years and the leading defibs are now available at a little over GBP800. A small price to pay for peace of mind and an even smaller price to pay for saving someone’s life.
Courses are available to teach you CPR and AED use should you require this. There is an additional cost for this in most cases but it is an extensive course for your staff.
Schiller FRED PA-1 AED
Schiller FRED PA-1 AED
By lifting up the device cover, the FRED PA-1 starts up immediately and guides the rescuer step-by-step during the entire resuscitation process.
The FRED AED is available either as semi-automatic or fully automatic device.In its automatic version, the AED delivers the shock without any action of the rescuer. In its semi-automatic version, the unit prompts the rescuer to deliver the shock by pressing the shock button.
Ease of use: interface with 1-2-3 steps
Pre-connected electrodes for faster application to the patient’s chest
Automatic self-tests for detection of electrode expiration and battery capacity
Trilingual: perfect for an international environment
Introductory Offer: £925 plus vat
Vasofix Safety IV Cannula
Vasofix Safety IV Cannula
Vasofix® Safety IV Cannula
The Vasofix safety IV cannula from B. Braun offers more security thanks to a safety clip. This safety mechanism cannot be bi-passed; thus reducing the risk of needle stick injuries. The safety IV cannula has an injection port that allows a quick transfer of drugs without needing to re-puncture.
The Vasofix Safety IV Cannula requires only a low level of user experience and offers excellent protection from needle stick injuries, due to its immediate securing of the needle tip upon exit. The Vasofix Safety can be ordered in varying sizes through the Wessex Medical web site.
IV catheter with injection port and passive fully automatic needlestick protection
Description
Vasofix® Safety – Shielded IV catheter with injection port
Passive fully automatic protection against needlestick injuries and related infection
IV catheter material available in Polyurethane (PUR)and FEP
Sharp Universal Bevel for wide choice in insertion angles and minimal puncture trauma
Double Flashback Technology provides confirmation of successful catheter placement through quick visualization of both needle and catheter flashback
Latex-free, PVC-free, DEHP-free
Acc. ISO-Standard 10.555-1/5
Properties
Fully automatic passive Safety Shield which protects the needle tip to prevent needlestick injuries. No user activation required – no button, twists or clicks
Safety Shield automatically covers needle tip upon needle withdrawal
Safety mechanism cannot be bypassed
Eliminates risk of inadvertent activation during handling
Safety Shield stays in place through disposal
Do You Have a Question about This Product – Ask Wessex
Welch Allyn Standard Defib Pads
Welch Allyn Standard Defib Pads
SKINTACT® Easibeat Multifunction Defibrillation Electrodes for Adults are designed for the use of external defibrillation, non-invasive pacing, synchronized cardioversion and monitoring on adults and children weighing more than 25 kg (55 lbs).
Our unique C-line technology guarantees perfect processing of all materials according to ISO 13485 and at the same time reduces cost. The proper adhesion ensures a high degree of skin contact, minimal impedance and is gentle to the patient’s skin.
Excellent Skin Coupling: Proper adhesion between electrodes and skin ensures firm contact to all skin types:
- optimal water absorption of the gel;
good adhesion on perspiring skin - utilisation of minimal thickness layers of materials increases flexibility
- maximum contact area means minimum impedance values and in addition reduces thermical and mechanical exposure of the skin
Overlapping Gel:
This unique technology minimizes the risk of burns because of:
- elimination of tin edge exposure
- better current distribution
- minimized flashover
- minimized edge effect
Multifunction: Continuity of patient care eliminates replacing the electrodes between developing stages of the patient’s treatment
Shelf Life: Up to 36 months
Quality Assurance: Each set is subject to 100% test and inspection before packaging
Clearly Printed Instructions: Instructions are clearly printed in two colours (green, black) on the electrodes for correct placement
Latex Free
Quick’n’Easy: Extended Liner designed specifically for quick and easy removal and application
£22.00 plus vat
EYE WASH SALINE 20ML PODS X 25 PER BOX
EYE WASH SALINE 20ML PODS X 25 PER BOX
Only £5.95
Cost effective – 20ml size allows effective irrigation without the waste associated with larger saline bottles and is ideal for adding to First Aid Kits
Manufactured from soft, easily squeezed plastic
0.9% saline solution
25 pods per box
Laerdal Suction Unit at discount price of £750
Laerdal Suction Unit (LSU)
We have some brand new Laerdal Suction Units (LSU) available at less than the list price. Normal Price is over £840
These units are brand new and boxed etc.
The Laerdal Suction Unit is used all over the world by countless providers as it is:
- Prepared for emergency situations
- Powerful and effective
- Effective at improving patient safety
Medical Equipment Servicing
Medical Equipment Servicing
Wessex Medical is able to arrange for servicing and repair of much of your on board equipment including oxygen, while we specialise in the service and repair of the LIFEPAK 12 and Zoll range of defibrillators we are are by no means restricted to these models.
We aim to offer a value led service and respect the fact that owners of these older machines still have a need to maintain them at the highest standard.
We offer a field based service if the work allows it to be cost effective for you otherwise you just need to return the items to our warehouse in Wiltshire for an estimate of the costs involved.
It usually takes around 2/3 days for a service, obviously a repair can take longer if we have to wait for parts to arrive, however if you are in a hurry we will do what we can to speed things along, but we need to be able to plan it.
If you would like us to quote for a repair you can just send the unit to us at our address but please do make sure you always enclose your return details and a description of the faults.
You can also call us on 01722 410084 for a chat about your requirements.
Paediatric First Aid Made Easy Book – £2.25
Paediatric First Aid Made Easy Book
Paediatric First Aid Made Easy (Edition 7) has been designed to complement first aid training for parents or people who work with young children.
The book covers all the topics required by Ofsted for childminders, nursery worker and teachers.
Updated with the latest guidelines.
Designed as an easy to understand reference book and learning guide for paediatric first aid courses.
Includes most relevant childhood topics, including croup, asthma and the latest meningitis advice.
Covers adult, child and baby CPR and choking guidelines.
Simple, accurate information with lots of full colour pictures and diagrams.
Logical and easy to understand page layout
Written by an experienced paramedic and first aid instructor.
New nursery and pre-school staff will be required to undertake paediatric first aid for the first time, thanks to new government proposals.
Nursery teacher and children playing.
The new proposals will mean newly qualified staff with a childcare level 2 and 3 qualification must have an emergency paediatric first aid or full paediatric first aid certificate – a life-saving change that will add approximately 15,000 additional trained early years professionals to our nurseries and pre-schools each and every year.
Childcare and Education Minister, Sam Gyimah said:
As a parent myself, I know that every single mum and dad wants the confidence that those tasked with caring for their child have the right training should the absolute worst happen.
Today’s proposals will mean that thousands more staff will be able to respond to emergencies more quickly, making sure parents really can access the very best possible childcare choices for their families.
Not only will this help ensure children are safe while they learn, grow and develop, but it will also raise the quality and skills of the early years workforce to help them deal with day-to-day first aid issues, such as allergies and knowing when to call parents.
http://www.wessex-medical.com/shop/books/paediatric-first-aid-made-easy-book
Fingertip Pulse Oximeter – Just £19.00
Contec 50DL Fingertip Pulse Oximeter
The CMS50DL Pulse Oximeter is one of the best value pulse oximeters on the market today.
The product is suitable for being used in the following environments, home, hospital, community healthcare, physical care in sports (It can be used before or after doing sports, and it is not recommended to use the device during the sporting activities as the device is likely to fly off the finger and be damaged.
Main Features
■ Integrated SpO2 probe and processing display module
■ Small size、lightweight and convenient to carry
■ Simple to Operate, low power consumption ensuring long battery life
■ Clear SpO2 value display
■ Pulse rate value display, bar graph display
■ Low-voltage indication: low-voltage indicator appears before working abnormally which is due to low-voltage
■ Automatically power off function: it will automatically power off within 5 seconds if the finger is removed from the probe
■ Colours do vary
Price £19.00 plus vat
Pulse oximetry is a noninvasive method for monitoring a person’s oxygen saturation (SO2). Its reading of SpO2 (peripheral oxygen saturation) is not always identical to the reading of SaO2 (arterial oxygen saturation) from arterial blood gas analysis, but the two are correlated enough within an acceptable deviation such that the safe, convenient, noninvasive, inexpensive pulse oximetry method is valuable for measuring oxygen saturation in clinical use.
;Do You Have a Question about This Product – Ask Wessex
Bacterial Viral Filter with Mouthpiece for Entonox
Bacterial Viral Filter with Mouthpiece for Entonox
SKU: 038-41-369
Price Each: 1.99 plus Vat
Re-certified CR Plus with 3 Year Warranty – £649
LifePak CR Plus AED (Fully Automatic) – Re-certified with 3 Year Warranty
If you are looking for an AED on a budget………..this is for you
Our re-certified AEDs have undergone rigorous testing by biomedical technicians, including heart rhythm analysis and delivery of shocks, to refurbish them to the manufacturers’ guidelines. The vast majority have never been deployed in a rescue and are so reliable that we can offer a full 3 year warranty and our Loan Scheme at no extra cost. Deploying a reliable CR Plus AED has never been so affordable!
Featuring the same advanced technology trusted by emergency medical professionals—yet simple to use—the LIFEPAK CR Plus automated external defibrillator (AED) is designed specifically for the first person to respond to a victim of sudden cardiac arrest.
Key features include:
- Visual and verbal prompts to guide the user through safe defibrillation
- IP Rating X4
- QUIK-PAK electrodes are pre-connected to save precious time in an emergency.
- Suitable for use on Paediatric casualties when used with Paediatric Electrode Pads.
- Readiness indicator clearly visible on the front of the unit.
Price includes:
- Semi Automatic AED Unit
- Free Carry Case
- Brand new CHARGE-PAK Battery Stick
- Brand new QUIK-PAK Adult Pads
- Brand new rescue ready kit
- Full 3 Year Warranty
- Free Loan Scheme
Cardiac Science Powerheart G5 AED
Download the Brochure for the G5 Here
The Powerheart G5 is the first AED to combine real-time CPR feedback, fully automatic shock delivery, variable escalating energy and fast shock times. First time users are able to perform each critical step through the help of feedback via voice and text prompts, as well as real time instructions.
The Powerheart G5 has rescue ready technology, which self-checks all main AED components (battery, hardware, software and pads) daily, weekly and monthly. The G5 is smaller and lighter than previous Powerhearts, as well as having a dual language setting (you can have any 2 languages registered at one time).
- The Powerheart® G5 is the first AED to combine real-time CPR feedback, fully automatic shock delivery, variable escalating energy, and fast shock times.
- The powerful capabilities of the Powerheart G5 AED enable rescue professionals and lay responders to administer therapy in a timely and effective manner to give a victim of sudden cardiac arrest the best chance of survival.
- Rugged and reliable, so it’s always on duty
- Rugged, durable design for protection against rough treatment.
- High ingress protection (IP55) against dust and water for performance in harsh and challenging environments.
- Meets rigorous military standards for shock, vibration and drop testing.
- Rescue Ready® technology self-checks all main AED components (battery, hardware, software, and pads) daily. The AED completes a partial charge of the high-voltage electronics weekly, and a full charge monthly.
- The highly visible Rescue Ready indicator assures responders that they are retrieving a working AED.
- 7-year AED warranty.
- Medical-grade battery with a 4-year full operational guarantee.
- Easy-to-use AED for responders at all levels
- Real-time CPR feedback gives rescuers specific guidance on compression depth and rate as recommended by the 2010 Resuscitation Guidelines.
- Fully automatic shock delivery eliminates user hesitation. (Semi-automatic AED version also available.)
- Intuitive, interchangeable pad design simplifies placement.
- RescueCoach™ user-paced prompts guide users through each critical step of a rescue.
- Text prompts provide extra help in noisy and chaotic environments.
- Switch to an alternate language during a rescue with the push of a button to help more potential responders (available in select languages).
- Advanced patient care
- Delivers post-CPR shock in as little as 10 seconds for effective therapy.
- Assesses the patient’s therapy needs and delivers customised shock at an appropriate energy level.
- Customisable prompts, protocols and CPR feedback to meet user’s needs and preferences.
- Automatically detects paediatric pads and delivers a reduced energy shock.
- Easily update settings if Resuscitation Guidelines change.
- Quickly transfer and review data via USB.
Available for a limited time at the very special price of £865
Cardiac Science Powerheart G5 AED
List Price : £1,250.00
On Offer at : £865.00
Cardiac Science Powerheart G5 AED
The Powerheart® G5 is the first AED to combine real-time CPR feedback, fully automatic shock delivery, variable escalating energy, and fast shock times.
The powerful capabilities of the Powerheart G5 AED enable rescue professionals and lay responders to administer therapy in a timely and effective manner to give a victim of sudden cardiac arrest the best chance of survival.
The Powerheart® G5 is the first AED to combine real-time CPR feedback, fully automatic shock delivery, variable escalating energy, and fast shock times.
The powerful capabilities of the Powerheart G5 AED enable rescue professionals and lay responders to administer therapy in a timely and effective manner to give a victim of sudden cardiac arrest the best chance of survival.
Rugged and reliable, so it’s always on duty
Rugged, durable design for protection against rough treatment.
High ingress protection (IP55) against dust and water for performance in harsh and challenging environments.
Meets rigorous military standards for shock, vibration and drop testing.
Rescue Ready® technology self-checks all main AED components (battery, hardware, software, and pads) daily. The AED completes a partial charge of the high-voltage electronics weekly, and a full charge monthly.
The highly visible Rescue Ready indicator assures responders that they are retrieving a working AED.
7-year AED warranty.
Medical-grade battery with a 4-year full operational guarantee.
Easy-to-use AED for responders at all levels
Real-time CPR feedback gives rescuers specific guidance on compression depth and rate as recommended by the 2010 Resuscitation Guidelines.
Fully automatic shock delivery eliminates user hesitation. (Semi-automatic AED version also available.)
Intuitive, interchangeable pad design simplifies placement.
RescueCoach™ user-paced prompts guide users through each critical step of a rescue.
Text prompts provide extra help in noisy and chaotic environments.
Switch to an alternate language during a rescue with the push of a button to help more potential responders (available in select languages).
Advanced patient care
Delivers post-CPR shock in as little as 10 seconds for effective therapy.
Assesses the patient’s therapy needs and delivers customised shock at an appropriate energy level.
Customisable prompts, protocols and CPR feedback to meet user’s needs and preferences.
Automatically detects paediatric pads and delivers a reduced energy shock.
Easily update settings if Resuscitation Guidelines change.
Quickly transfer and review data via USB.
LIFEPAK 12 ECG Paper
LIFEPAK 12 100 mm Recording Paper designed to fit the LIFEPAK 12 defibrillator with the larger of the two optional printers fitted.
Will also fit the older LIFEPAK 11 Monitor
Priced per Roll
£2.50 plus vat
Lifepak 12 Special Offer
Cheap Pulse Oximeter
Contec 50DL Fingertip Pulse Oximeter
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CMS50DL
£19.00
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Introduction The CMS50DL Pulse Oximeter is one of the best value pulse oximeters on the market today. The product is suitable for being used in the following environments, home, hospital, community healthcare, physical care in sports (It can be used before or after doing sports, and it is not recommended to use the device during the sporting activities as the device is likely to fly off the finger and be damaged.
Main Features ■ Integrated SpO2 probe and processing display module ■ Small size、lightweight and convenient to carry ■ Simple to Operate, low power consumption ensuring long battery life ■ Clear SpO2 value display ■ Pulse rate value display, bar graph display ■ Low-voltage indication: low-voltage indicator appears before working abnormally which is due to low-voltage ■ Automatically power off function: it will automatically power off within 5 seconds if the finger is removed from the probe ■ Colours do vary |
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