Philips HeartStart FR2+ - Page 81

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infrared communications A method of sending information using a special part of the light spectrum. It is
used to transmit information to and from the HeartStart FR2+ and another
FR2+ or a computer running HeartStart Event Review software.
manual charge A feature of the advanced mode used by an authorized ALS-certified responder
that allows the user to arm the HeartStart FR2+ for shock delivery.
manual disarm A feature of the advanced mode used by an authorized ALS-certified responder
that allows the user to dump the HeartStart FR2+ charge internally.
monitoring mode A mode of background analysis to determine if patient rhythm has changed to a
shockable rhythm.
non-shockable rhythm A heart rhythm that the HeartStart FR2+ determines is not appropriate for
shock delivery.
NSA No Shock Advised decision, made by the HeartStart FR2+ based on analysis of
the patient’s heart rhythm.
pacemaker External or implanted cardiac pulse generator that stimulates the heart
electronically.
pads See “defibrillator pads.”
pause A defined period during which the HeartStart FR2+ does not perform rhythm
analysis.
pediatric defibrillation Defibrillation of a child under eight years of age or 55 lbs. (25 Kg). It is
recommended that FR2 infant/child reduced-energy defibrillator pads be used
for pediatric patients.
periodic selftests Daily, weekly, and monthly tests automatically conducted by the FR2+ when it is
in the standby mode. The tests monitor many key functions and parameters of
the FR2+, including battery capacity and the state of its internal circuitry.
presenting ECG The heart rhythm seen by the HeartStart FR2+ when it is first connected to the
patient (via the defibrillator pads) and begins rhythm analysis.
prompts The voice commands and screen text used to guide the responder through use
of the HeartStart FR2+ to treat the patient.
protocol A sequence of operations performed by the HeartStart FR2+ to direct patient
care in the AED mode.
protocol timeout A programmable interval used by the HeartStart FR2+ to decide if the shocks
are part of the same shock series.