The Lifepak 1000 defibrillator from Physio-Control has been deployed on the International Space Station (ISS) as the first automated external defibrillator (AED) in space. The Lifepak 1000 AED will be available for NASA crew members should someone experience sudden cardiac arrest in space.
The International Space Station is a state-of-the-art, orbiting laboratory complex that travels 240 miles above the Earth. Crew members currently have interior living and working space for conducting ongoing medical and space research.
In the past, the ISS has utilized manual defibrillators. NASA recently decided to utilize an AED instead because AEDs require less training and maintenance, and better enables astronauts to respond to a medical emergency. In addition, the small size and light weight of the unit also minimizes the space required onboard the ISS.
Physio-Control, the makers of renowned defibrillators including their flagship Lifepak AEDs and defibrillators, is owned by Medtronic. The Lifepak 1000 AED is easy to use, but can also be programmed so that those with more advanced training can view the three-lead ECG onscreen to provide continuous cardiac monitoring.
NASA conducted extensive evaluations of 18 AEDs available worldwide before selecting the LIFEPAK, analyzing user interface, ease of use, durability and detailed technical specifications related to the unique conditions encountered in space, including electromagnetic interference, pressure susceptibility, temperature, vibration, acceleration and other environmental factors.
DRE carries a variety of new and refurbished AEDs and defibrillators, including a line of fully-refurbished Lifepak AEDs and defibrillators. Contact your DRE Sales Representative for more information.
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