03C23Q0061 Med Supplies Salient Characteristics.docx

Oropharyngeal Airways

· Must be constructed out of medical-grade Polyethylene

· Must come in multiple sizes to fit from children up to large adults.

· Each size must be different colors for quick identification

· Must be sterile-packed

· Minimum 5-years shelf life

· Example: Berman CPR Pocket Mask:

· Must be sterile-packed

· Must have a semi-transparent face shield to allow visualization of patients’ lips, mouth, and nose.

· Most include one-way valve/filter to protect rescuer

· Must be latex-free

· Two single use masks per pack.

· Example: Adsafe Vented Chest Seal 2/Pack

· Must be packaged to fit in issued Individual First Aid Kits(IFAK) (7” H x 6” W)

· Must be able to adhere to excessive blood or perspiration.

· Must include two seals per package for treatment of entry/exit wounds or multiple wounds

· Must be designed and tested to perform under extreme conditions as follows: (From 32-140 degrees).

· Example: Hyfin Medical Response Backpack

· Heavy-duty construction (Ballistic Nylon, Example: Cordura)

· Must include backpack straps and carry handles.

· Must include hydration bladder sleeve

· Color must be either black, tan, or green.

Lower Extremity Traction Device

· Compact traction device for splinting lower extremities.

· Must be comprised of a folding pole, elastic leg straps, adjustable ankle hitch, and adjustable groin strap.

· Must be compact (approximately 6”x 12”) to fit in issued EMT bags

· Must be designed to be applied by a single rescuer

· Example: Kendrick Traction Device Supraglottic Airway Device:

· Designed for insertion by certified EMT level providers with DHS approved advanced skills.

· Must contain a sachet of lubricant

· Must come in multiple sizes to fit from neonate (2kg) up to large adults; (90+kg).

· Must be packaged in a clear, sterile pack

· Must be in a sterile package. Must include a non-inflatable cuff

· Example: i-Gel Tourniquet:

· Must effectively stop arm or leg blood flow in tactical (care under fire) scenarios

· Must support one-handed application

· Must feature a windlass rod that can be twisted and securely locked in place

· Must be designed to slide over a limb as a loop or unclip to fit around hard to reach areas.

· Example: CAT, SOF-T Combat Gauze:

· Must promote clotting within minutes

· Must use the same placement technique as standard gauze

· Must produce NO Heat

· Must have at least a 5-year shelf life

· Must be recommended by the Committee on Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) (Department of Defense)

· Example: QuickClot Gauze, Celox Gauze, ChitoGauze.

Automated External Defibrillator

· Must be portable with an integrated carrying case for operational use.

· Must provide detailed CPR guidance.

· Must feature a CPR cycle timer, combined with voice and text prompts, to help guide responders through the rescue.

· Must features integrated real-time CPR feedback. Example: “Push Harder”, “Good Compressions)” so they know when they are administering high-quality CPR.

· Must feature pediatric adaptability.

· Must feature minimum 5-year battery lifespan

· Must be able to report on AED readiness status and report a failed self-test

· Battery Capacity: minimum of 6 hours of continuous monitoring

· Example: ZOLL AED Plus, LIFEPAK CR-2 Cardiac Heart Monitor

· Must feature automated ECG analysis and prompted treatment protocol for patients in cardiac arrest, Manual Mode for manual defibrillation, synchronized cardioversion, noninvasive pacing and ECG/vital sign monitoring, Archive mode for accessing stored patient information, and adult/child modes

· Must be designed with portability in mind and include accessory bags and shoulder straps

· Must feature full color or high contrast display for ease of viewing

· Must capture and store data (Example; date, time, waveforms, and annotations) in internal memory

· Must allow user to select and print reports and transfer the stored information.

· Must feature extended runtime (at least 6 hours on a single charge).

· Must be designed to withstand operating temperatures of at least 32-113 degrees Fahrenheit.

· Must be ruggedized to withstand shocks, vibrations and splashes according to MIL-STD-810 requirements.

· Example: ZOLL Propaq MD, LIFEPAK 15