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PHILIPS MEDICAL SYSTEMS
3 USING THE HEARTSTART FR2+
OVERVIEW
This chapter describes how to use the HeartStart FR2+ Defibrillator in an
emergency. Some general things to remember are:
• Try to relax and stay calm. The HeartStart FR2+ automatically provides voice
and text prompts to guide you through each step of its use.
• The defibrillator pads must have good contact with the patient’s skin. The
pads have a layer of sticky, conductive gel beneath the protective backing.
• It may be necessary to dry the patient’s skin or to clip or shave excessive
chest hair to provide good contact between the defibrillator pads and the
patient’s skin.
Be sure to read the Warnings and Cautions on the last page of this chapter.
Detailed directions for use based on default configuration are provided on the
following pages.
NOTE:These directions apply to both the model M3860A and the model
M3861A FR2+, except where otherwise noted.
TREATING INFANTS AND CHILDREN
WARNING: Most cardiac arrests in children are not caused by heart
problems. When responding to cardiac arrest in an infant or child:
• Provide infant/child CPR while a bystander calls EMS and brings the FR2+.
• If no bystander is available, provide 1-2 minutes of CPR before calling EMS
and retrieving the FR2+.
• If you witnessed the child's collapse, call EMS immediately and then get
the FR2+.
Alternatively, follow your local protocol.
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