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LIFEFLOW PLUS Fluid Infuser

Name: LIFEFLOW PLUS Fluid Infuser
Brand: North American Rescue
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PRODUCT INFORMATION

North American Rescue · Rapid Infusion

LIFEFLOW PLUS Fluid Infuser

A hand-operated rapid infusion device: each compression of the handle displaces 10 mL, with no batteries, no electronics and no pressure cuff. 0.95 lb, one-hand capable, and validated by the manufacturer for IV fluids, packed red blood cells and whole blood through a 20-gauge or larger catheter.

10 mL per compressionFully manual — no power0.95 lb · 12 × 7.5 × 2.75 in.NAR 30-0287

Precision and speed usually trade against each other. A fixed 10 mL per squeeze is how this device refuses the trade — you get the rate, and you still know exactly how much went in.

What's Included

One device, packaged with its tubing. Tap the section for the package contents and what you supply yourself.

VIEW ▾What's in the Package — item 30-0287 · 0.95 lb

1× LifeFlow® PLUS hand-operated infusion device — ergonomic handle displacing 10 mL per compression, one-hand capable
1× Tubing set, packaged together with the handle so the device sets up without a separate assembly sequence
1× Bacterial contamination shield over the syringe mechanism, protecting it from environmental exposure between uses
No IV catheter, no fluids and no blood products are included. You supply the catheter — the manufacturer specifies a minimum of 20 gauge — and the fluid or blood product.
No blood or fluid warmer is included. The manufacturer notes QinFlow has validated compatibility with the Warrior EXTREME warmer, but that device is a separate purchase.
No IV start kit, tourniquet, prep or securement components are included.

▾Specifications

LifeFlow® PLUS Fluid Infuser — specifications

Specification	Detail
Manufacturer	North American Rescue (NAR)
Item number	30-0287
Dimensions	12 in. × 7.5 in. × 2.75 in.
Weight	0.95 lb
Volume per compression	10 mL per handle compression
Power source	None — fully manual, hand-operated. No batteries, no electronics, no pressure cuff.
Minimum compatible catheter	20-gauge IV catheter
IV fluid delivery rate	500 mL in under 2 minutes through a 20-gauge catheter, per the manufacturer
Whole blood delivery rate	One unit (approximately 450 mL) in approximately 2 minutes, per the manufacturer
Validated for	Blood, packed red blood cells and IV fluids, per the manufacturer
Operation	One-hand capable — the manufacturer states the provider's other hand stays free for assessment or other interventions
Contamination control	Bacterial contamination shield over the syringe mechanism
Warmer compatibility	QinFlow has validated compatibility with the Warrior EXTREME blood and fluid warmer, per the manufacturer. The warmer is not included.
Sterility	Not stated as a device attribute in the manufacturer data reproduced on this listing
Single-use or reusable	Not stated in the manufacturer data reproduced on this listing — confirm with North American Rescue before reprocessing or reuse
Latex content	Not stated in the manufacturer data reproduced on this listing
Shelf life	Not published in the manufacturer data reproduced on this listing

Every delivery rate above is the manufacturer's own figure, and each one carries its test condition: 500 mL in under 2 minutes and one unit of whole blood in approximately 2 minutes are both stated through a 20-gauge catheter, at a compression rate the manufacturer describes as sustainable. Rate in your hands will depend on the catheter you actually placed, the viscosity of what you are giving and how long the person squeezing can keep it up. The comparison figures on the legacy page — gravity drip at 80 to 200 mL/hour, a 300 mmHg pressure bag at 80 to 120 mL/min — are that page's own comparison table and are not reproduced as specifications of this device. Several things the legacy page said have been deliberately dropped. It described patient populations and clinical scenarios for the device, including a pediatric volume-resuscitation claim, and it characterised classes of hemorrhagic shock. This page states none of that. Whether volume resuscitation is indicated, what volume, at what rate, in which patient and of which product, is a clinical decision made under your protocol and your medical direction. Placing vascular access and administering blood products are credentialed skills, and blood administration in particular is governed by transfusion policy that this listing does not speak to.

▾Who Carries It

Far-forward and prolonged field care providers doing damage control resuscitation where power is not available and a pressure infuser is not practical · Flight, critical care and CASEVAC transport teams continuing volume delivery during movement · EMS agencies with a whole blood or blood product program, where field administration rate is the limiting factor · Emergency departments and resuscitation bays wanting a manual rapid infuser as backup to powered equipment · Military and tactical medical providers whose loadout cannot carry a rapid infuser that needs a battery.

Two practical points before you buy. First, the device is only as fast as the access: the manufacturer's rates assume a 20-gauge catheter or larger, and a smaller catheter will not deliver them no matter how hard the handle is worked. Second, it is manual — the rate depends on a person maintaining a compression cadence, which is a real constraint over a long resuscitation with a small team. Administering fluids or blood products, choosing what and how much, and deciding when to stop are clinical decisions made under your licensure, your medical direction and your agency's transfusion and resuscitation policy. Blood administration in particular carries policy requirements — product handling, cold chain, identification, consent and documentation — that a device listing does not address. This page describes equipment; it is not a resuscitation protocol and is not a substitute for training.

Genuine North American Rescue

Sourced direct from the manufacturer or an authorized master distributor. Ships from MED-TAC International, Pembroke Pines, FL — clinician-founded, veteran-led, SDVOSB-certified.

SPECS & MEASUREMENTS

Specifications coming soon. Contact us for detailed product information.

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Returns: Unused, unopened equipment in original manufacturer packaging is eligible for return within 30 days of delivery.

Bio-Safety Notice: To ensure sterility and patient safety, medical consumables with opened or broken tamper-evident seals cannot be returned.

Return Facility: MED-TAC International Corp., 15757 Pines Blvd, Suite 154, Pembroke Pines, FL 33027.

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North American Rescue (NAR) products and rifle hard armor plates are strictly restricted to US and APO/FPO addresses and cannot be exported internationally.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How fast does the LifeFlow PLUS deliver fluids compared to a standard IV set?

The LifeFlow PLUS delivers 500 mL of IV fluid in under 2 minutes through a 20-gauge catheter — an effective delivery rate of approximately 250 mL/min. A standard gravity-drip IV set runs at 80–200 mL/hour (1.3–3.3 mL/min). Even a pressure bag at 300 mmHg delivers 80–120 mL/min. The LifeFlow PLUS provides approximately 100x faster fluid delivery than gravity drip — critical for Class III–IV hemorrhagic shock resuscitation.

Can the LifeFlow PLUS deliver blood products, or only crystalloids?

Yes. The LifeFlow PLUS is designed for both IV fluids (normal saline, lactated Ringer's) and blood products including whole blood (fresh whole blood, LTOWB) and packed red blood cells. The syringe mechanism overcomes the increased viscosity of blood through a 20-gauge or larger catheter. NAR describes it as capable of delivering 1 unit of whole blood in approximately 2 minutes.

Does the LifeFlow PLUS require batteries or power?

No. The LifeFlow PLUS is entirely hand-operated with no batteries, power supply, or electronic components. Fluid delivery is achieved by manual handle compression, with the syringe automatically refilling on handle release. This makes it fully functional in any environment regardless of power availability — aircraft, vehicles, field positions, or after equipment damage.

What is the minimum catheter gauge required for the LifeFlow PLUS?

The LifeFlow PLUS is designed to work through a 20-gauge or larger peripheral IV catheter. Smaller gauge catheters (22g, 24g) create excessive resistance that limits flow rate and increases hemolysis risk with blood products. For optimal performance, use the largest gauge catheter achievable in the patient — 16g or 18g for blood products is preferred when venous access permits.

Is the LifeFlow PLUS compatible with the QinFlow Warrior EXTREME blood warmer?

Yes. QinFlow has specifically validated the Warrior EXTREME's performance with rapid bolus flows generated by hand pump devices such as the LifeFlow PLUS. The Warrior EXTREME's heating algorithm handles the intermittent, high-flow bolus patterns generated by hand pumps — warming blood or fluids to 38°C ± 2°C even at these flow rates. This integration enables warmed blood delivery at field-expedient rates without sacrificing warming efficacy.

Is the LifeFlow PLUS CoTCCC-recommended?

LifeFlow PLUS is a commercially available rapid infusion device widely used in TCCC and TECC training curricula. CoTCCC recommendations are issued for specific drug and device categories; verify current TCCC guidelines for rapid-infusion device guidance as applied to your mission profile.

Does the LifeFlow PLUS require any special training to operate?

The device is designed for intuitive one-hand operation and is included in TCCC/TECC provider curricula. Handle-and-tubing are packaged together for rapid setup. Providers should practice the assembly and priming sequence during sustainment training to maintain proficiency.

What IV catheter size is required for the LifeFlow PLUS?

LifeFlow PLUS is compatible with catheters as small as 20G. Larger-bore catheters (18G or 16G) will achieve higher flow rates. The syringe mechanism overcomes resistance even at 20G, making it usable in patients where only small-gauge access is possible.

What is the NSN and procurement information for the LifeFlow PLUS?

NSN: 6515-01-703-0004. ECAT: SPE2DE-23-D-A008. Unit of issue: case (5 each). CAGE Code: 71UG3. DAPA: SP020018H0066. Available through DLA, GSA, and North American Rescue's ECAT contract. Contact MED-TAC International for agency and unit pricing.

When should the LifeFlow PLUS replacement tubing set be used?

After four or more units of blood, flow rate through the original tubing may begin to decline due to clot buildup in the tubing. The LifeFlow PLUS Replacement Tubing Set (NAR SKU: 75-0024) allows providers to swap tubing and continue using the same infuser handle at full flow rates for continued resuscitation.