Philips HEARTSTART, Owner'S Manual

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HEARTSTART M5066A
Important warnings and reminders
• Do not allow the pads to contact other electrodes or metal parts that are in
contact with the patient.
• Before delivering a shock, it is important to disconnect the patient from other
medical electrical equipment, such as blood-flow meters, that may not
incorporate defibrillation protections. In addition, make sure the pads are not
in contact with metal objects such as a bedframe or stretcher.
• Check supplies, accessories, packaging, and spares for damage and expiration
dating.
Environmental considerations
• The defibrillator contains electronic components. Dispose of it at an
appropriate recycling facility.
• The battery cells contain chemicals. Recycle the battery at an appropriate
recycling facility.
• The used pads may be contaminated. Cut them off and dispose of them
properly. Recycle the remaining cartridge components at an appropriate
recycling facility.
Shock cycle timing
The HeartStart Quick Shock feature allows it to deliver a shock within 8 seconds,
typical, following the prompt ending a CPR Interval. From shock to shock, the
HeartStart takes <20 seconds, typical, including analysis. After 15 shocks, the
HeartStart takes <30 seconds from analyzing to ready-to-shock. After 200 shocks,
the HeartStart takes <40 seconds from initial power-on to ready-to-shock.