Rectilinear Biphasic Waveform
Improved efficacy with lower energy is the promise of biphasic waveforms . But not all biphasic waveforms are created equal.
While some biphasic waveforms can offer equivalent performance with less energy, the ZOLL Rectilinear Biphasic™ waveform (RBW) is the only biphasic waveform that has demonstrated clinically superior results as compared to monophasic waveforms for all clinical applications:
- Cardioversion of atrial fibrillation
- Defibrillation of ventricular fibrillation in high impedance patients
- Defibrillation of ventricular fibrillation in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest in an ACLS environment
What makes the Rectilinear Biphasic Waveform (RBW) Different?
The scientific community and defibrillator manufacturers all agree - current defibrillates the heart.
"The essential requirement for electrical ventricular defibrillation is the attainment of a sufficient current density." Tacker WA
At 200 J, the ZOLL RBW delivers more average current to high impedance patients than any other biphasic waveform - even ones that have higher energy settings .
Read on to uncover the unique advantages of ZOLL's Rectilinear Biphasic waveform :
Principles of Electricity
More Current at 200 J than other biphasic waveforms at 360 J
New Control for Patient Impedance
Optimal Duration for Defibrillation Shocks
Superior for Cardioversion of Atrial Fibrillation
Superior for Defibrillation of Ventricular Fibrillation
Superior for Defibrillation of Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest
Pediatric Biphasic Recommendations
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