Responder Model 2R

The Responder Model 2R is a brand of Emergency and Transport ventilators manufactured by SIMS pneuPAC, USA. It is ideal for various respiratory emergencies, including resuscitation, CPR ventilation, transport ventilation, electrocution, and drowning. The Responder Model 2R is designed specifically for use by medical personnel and individuals with basic life support skills. It can be used on adults and children.

The Responder Model 2 contains an easy to use single control knob for setting tidal volume and frequency, an audible pressure release valve and a click-stop CPR setting that locks into place to maintain the set rate, ensuring that the rescuer can focus on performing CPR without having to manually regulate the breathing rate of the ventilator.

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The Responder comes encased and housed with anti-shock mountings in a rigid foam plastic casing that usually comes in colour yellow. It has the dimensions of 94H x 254W x 80D mm and a weight of 2.2kg combined with a patient valve and hoses. The model number appears at the top of the device at the position closest to the side containing the control knob.

Source: Responder Model 2R Repair User Manual

Principle of Operation: Flow generator, time cycled, volume preset, pressure limited

Power Source: Dry, oil free, filtered gas: 305 - 600 kPa at 45 L/min

Models: Model 2R - suitable for adults and children down to 25kg;

Flow Range: Fixed at 40 L/min

Frequency: Model 2R: 11 - 21 b/min (13 b/min at CPR position)

Tidal Volume: Model 2R: 1450 - 340ml (900ml at CPR Position)

Minute Volume: Model 2R: 16 - 7.1 litres

Gas Consumption: VDEL plus 0.1 L/breath

Output Connection: 22/15mm co-axial taper

Patient Circuit: 1.5m long, 3mm bore, white, flexible, non- kink with G1/4 screwed connections

Input Hose: 2m long, 3mm bore, white, flexible, non-kink re-inforced hose with probe to BS5682 (oxygen) as standard

Standards: Satisfies all the stringent demands of the latest standard for emergency and transport ventilators, EN 794-3, 1999 (Drop and water resistant tested). CE marked.

Source:  Responder Model 2R Repair User Manual

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