M3860A and M3861A HEARTSTREAM FR2 Defibrillator E-1
E Glossary of Terms
The terms listed in this Glossary are defined in the context of the
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EARTSTREAM FR2 and its use.
Advanced Mode .......... A programmable treatment mode that permits an authorized user to control
when the FR2 starts rhythm analysis and (model M3860A only) when to
begin defibrillator charging for shock delivery.
AED ............................. Semi-automatic external defibrillator.
AED Mode .................. The standard FR2 treatment mode, with voice and screen prompts guiding the
responder through connecting the defibrillation pads, waiting for rhythm
analysis, and delivering a shock if needed. In this mode, heart rhythm analysis
and monitoring, and shock decision and charging for shock delivery are
automatically performed by the FR2
ALS .............................. Advanced Life Support.
Analysis ....................... See SMART Analysis.
Arrhythmia ................. An unhealthy, often irregular, beating of the heart.
Battery ......................... The sealed lithium manganese dioxide battery used to power the FR2. It is
provided in a gray pack that fits into a compartment at the top of the FR2.
BLS .............................. Basic Life Support.
C
ODERUNNER
®
........... A dedicated data management software system for use with the
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EARTSTREAM FR2. It is available from Agilent Technologies on diskette or
on the world wide web at http://www.heartstream.com.
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