Philips HEARTSTART - After Using the HeartStart

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4 AFTER USING THE HEARTSTART
AFTER EACH USE
1. Check the outside of the HeartStart for signs of damage, dirt, or
contamination. If you see signs of damage, contact Philips for technical
support. If the defibrillator is dirty or contaminated, clean it according to the
guidelines in Chapter 5, “Maintaining the HeartStart.”
2. Insert a new SMART Pads cartridge into the HeartStart. Check supplies and
accessories for damage and expiration dates. Replace any used, damaged or
expired items. For directions on changing the pads and replacing the battery,
please see Chapter 2, “Setting Up the HeartStart.” The single-use pads must
be replaced after being used.
3. Unless your protocol requires that the battery remain installed, remove the
battery for five seconds, then reinstall it to run the battery insertion self-test
to check the operation of the defibrillator.
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When the test is complete, check
that the green Ready light is blinking.
4. Return the HeartStart to its storage location so it will be ready for use when
needed.
HEARTSTART DATA STORAGE
The HeartStart automatically stores data about its last clinical use in its internal
memory. The stored data can be conveniently transferred to a personal computer
or a handheld computer running the appropriate application in the Philips
HeartStart Event Review data management software suite. Event Review software
is for use by trained personnel only. Information about HeartStart Event Review is
available online at www.philips.com/eventreview.
The information automatically stored by the HeartStart includes a summary of
last-use data and detailed data about its last clinical use. You can get a voice
summary of information about the last use of the defibrillator by holding the
* If you leave the battery in the HeartStart after using the defibrillator, then transfer the
last-use data to a computer running HeartStart Event Review software, the software will
calculate the local date and time of the device use. However, if you remove the battery
prior to transferring the data, the software will only show elapsed time.