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  12. JoLife. Lucas Chest Compression System. Informational Marketing Booklet. Table Taken Directly from Marketing Pamphlet:

    http://www.medtronicphysio-control.com/documents/3207697-000LR.pdf

    PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
    • Height (stowed in backpack): 25.6 inches (65 cm)
    • Width (stowed in backpack): 13.0 inches (33 cm)
    • Depth (stowed in backpack): 9.8 inches (25 cm)
    • Air hose length: 10.8 feet (3.3 meters) Weight (unit only): 13.9 lbs (6.3 kg)
    • Weight (backpack and included accessories): 5 lbs (2.27 kg)
  13. WWW.ZOLL.com. FAQs. How Big is the AutoPulse and How Much Does it Weigh? Excerpt taken directly from website.

    http://www.zoll.co.nz/products/autopulse/faqs.php

    Dimensions are 82.5 cm x 46.2 cm x 8.4 cm.
    Weighs 10kg without batteries, and 12.3kg with batteries.
    ©2011 ZOLL Medical Corporation. All rights reserved.
  14. EMS World. Greg Friese, MS, NREMT-P, & Keith Owsley, MS, ATC, LAT, CSCS, EMT-P. Backbreaking Work. What you need to know about lifting and back safety in EMS.

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