Background and Identification
The Allied Healthcare EPV100 is a portable ventilator used in the critical stages of a mass casualty event. The EPV100 provides timed and precise breaths to critically ill patients for 48 continuous hours. These devices are ideal for stockpiling as they have a long shelf life with minimum maintenance. These devices also don’t require any major repairs. The EPV100 is widely used in the United States & Canada. Allied Healthcare recently developed the EPV200 with minimal modifications. They are essentially the same device. The EPV100 is primarily used on adults or individuals who weigh more than 20lbs.
The Allied Healthcare EPV100 is manufactured and produced by Allied Healthcare. Allied Healthcare was founded in 1930 and has been responsible for diagnostics and support devices in health care services.
The EPV100 is distinguishable by its very lean small rectangular shape. There is a large label indicating which model the device is. There are also large alarm labels on the device which draw attention to the device if something is wrong.
Technical Specifications
- Size: 88.9 x 177.8 x 236.2 mm
- Weight: 1.4kg
- Battery: 48h Battery Life
- Powered By: Compressed Gas & Double A Batteries
- Water Resistant: Yes
- Breathing Rate: 5-30 Breaths Per Minute
Size Of Each Individual Component Refer To This Link pg. 4
For More Information On Each Unit’s Individual Run Time Refer To This Link pg. 2
Safety Features
- High Airway Pressure
- Low Airway Pressure
- Low Source Gas
- Low Battery
Controls
- BPM (Beats Per Minute) Display: Yes
- Airway Pressure Display: Yes
- Tidal Volume Control: Yes