When an emergency strikes, an immediate response is needed to assess the situation and then to provide help as quickly as possible. First aid and oxygen often need to be administered before an ambulance can arrive, as those precious seconds and minutes can mean the difference between life and death. All office, industry and government workplace safety and first aid programs require personnel on-site at all  times who are properly trained to administer oxygen and first aid until more official rescue help arrives. Caregivers and therapists who work in the home care field should also always be prepared to administer emergency first aid and oxygen, as should individuals who live with loved ones who are elderly, or prone to injury or illness.

Fortunately, the LIFE® Corporation manufactures superior quality, patented Emergency Oxygen and CPR Administration equipment that is lightweight, portable and easy to use for all kinds of emergency first aid situations. While the FDA regulations require a minimum capability of a 6 LPM flow rate, and the American Heart Association recommends 100% inspired oxygen at a 12 LPM, the products from LIFE® are the only models currently on the market that offer both the 6 and 12 LPM flow rates with just two simple settings, 'norm' and 'high'. Rehabmart now offers these unique emergency first aid products to its customers to enhance safety and emergency preparedness at home, at work, at school or on the go.

  

The LIFE StartSystem is packed inside a durable, water-resistant case that weighs only 8 pounds, and has the capability to hold both an AED defibrillator along with equipment for administering emergency oxygen. Containing a 15+ minute supply of 113 liters of safe, stable oxygen that does not expire and can be given in all temperatures, the oxygen cylinder additionally features a constant reading supply gauge to check oxygen levels, even when the unit is not turned on, and a durable, knurled knob valve for easier operation. The StartSystem easily fits into a standard-sized AED wall cabinet, and spare oxygen cylinders are optional, or the empty cylinder can also be refilled at a certified gas distributor. The defibrillator is sold separately.

  



Available in two different models, the LIFE SoftPac system is the preferred choice for frequent carrying as it weighs only 6 pounds. Model LFC-LIFE-2-612 features the FDA minimum setting of 6 liters per minute for 'general' emergencies, and the American Heart Association's 100% inspired oxygen at 12 liters per minute for 'extreme' emergencies. This model is recommended for public buildings, workplaces and home care use, while the LFC-LIFE-2-025 model is recommended for trained EMTs, and features a variable flow rate with twelve independent flow settings for a wide range of emergencies. Both models contain a 40 minute supply of oxygen when they are set at 6 LPM, and the constant reading gauge allows monitoring of the amount of oxygen remaining in the unit.

  


With the capability to be used as an inhalator for breathing victims, or as a resuscitator for non-breathing victims, the LIFE OxygenPac is a wall-mounted emergency oxygen unit that is clearly labeled for easy access in an emergency situation, with a clear cover and step-by-step instructions located on the outside of the unit. A workplace model offers the two flow settings, while the EMT model offers variable flow. A constant reading supply gauge allows oxygen levels to be monitored, even when the unit is turned off, and the included CPR mask features a one-way valve, which can fit either children or adults.

  
The LIFE CPR Masks can also be purchased separately in cases of 20, with a large airway opening that relieves back pressure, and a seal created by contoured soft medical-grade PVC. The one-way valve helps to prevent transfer of contagious diseases, while the hydrophobic 3M Filtrete filter located above the valve assists in preventing cross-contamination. These universal-fit masks are clear to enhance visual observation of the mask's interior, as well as the patient's status and color.

Make sure you are prepared for a first aid emergency with this durable, yet lightweight and portable oxygen and CPR administration equipment created by the LIFE® Corporation. Every second counts in an emergency, and every individual, no matter where they may roam, should have access to emergency equipment like this at all times. Who knows? The life you save by having these devices on hand could be your own.

Carol Koenigsknecht,
Medical Consumer Editor,
Content & Social Media Services
and
Hulet Smith, OT
Rehabmart Team Leader & CEO