Philips HEARTSTART - Table of Contents

PHILIPS MEDICAL SYSTEMS
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CONTENTS
1 DESCRIPTION
Sudden Cardiac Arrest ....................................................................................... 1-1
Indications for Use .............................................................................................. 1-1
Training and practice .......................................................................................... 1-2
State and local requirements ............................................................................ 1-2
For more information ......................................................................................... 1-2
2 SETTING UP THE HEARTSTART
Package contents ................................................................................................. 2-1
Setup ....................................................................................................................... 2-1
Readiness check ................................................................................................... 2-2
Being ready to use The HeartStart ................................................................. 2-2
Recommended accessories ............................................................................... 2-4
3 USING THE HEARTSTART
Overview ............................................................................................................... 3-1
STEP 1: PULL the green handle ........................................................................ 3-2
STEP 2: PLACE the pads .................................................................................... 3-3
STEP 3: PRESS the Shock button ..................................................................... 3-4
Treating infants and children ............................................................................ 3-5
When emergency medical services arrive ..................................................... 3-6
4 AFTER USING THE HEARTSTART
After each use ...................................................................................................... 4-1
HeartStart data storage ..................................................................................... 4-1
5 MAINTAINING THE HEARTSTART
Routine Maintenance .......................................................................................... 5-1
Periodic checks .................................................................................................... 5-1
Changing the pads cartridge .............................................................................. 5-2
Replacing the battery .......................................................................................... 5-3
Cleaning the HeartStart ..................................................................................... 5-4
Disposing of the HeartStart .............................................................................. 5-4
Troubleshooting tips ........................................................................................... 5-5