On the scene with law enforcement, on the field with student athletes or
on the job with employees, the Philips HeartStart FRx Defibrillator is
designed to be easy to use, rugged and reliable.
• Simple to use. Saving a life is stressful. A
defibrillator should pull you through, not get in your way. The HeartStart
FRx offers on-demand CPR Coaching to help the stressed user recall their
training. Calm, clear voice instructions are precisely timed to the
responder’s actions, guiding the responder every step of the way. At just
3.5 pounds, it is among the smallest and lightest defibrillators.
• Simplify the rescue of a child with the Infant/Child key.
Unique in the industry, the Infant/child key turns the HeartStart FRx into a
pediatric defibrillator, tailoring the voice instructions and therapy to the
needs of a child. That means just one pad set works for adults, children,
and infants, simplifying a stressful rescue.
• Rugged. Designed for real-world use, the HeartStart
FRx was built to surpass rigorous testing requirements: jetting water,
crushing loads up to 500 pounds and a one-meter drop onto concrete.
• Ready when needed. Every HeartStart FRx goes through a
120 point test before it leaves the factory. On the job, the HeartStart FRx
automatically conducts self-tests every single day, not just weekly. It
performs over 85 different tests in all. Even the pads are tested for
readiness.
• Effective. The electric medicine delivered by the
HeartStart FRx is the most proven in the industry, with more than 40 studies
on its effectiveness. Philips’ high-current/low energy therapy ensures a
potent defibrillation dose, while at the same time, minimizing side effects
that are harmful to a fragile heart. So the HeartStart FRx can deliver its
most powerful therapy from the very first shock. There’s no need to hold
back.
• Make the most of CPR. Recent studies have shown that CPR
is even more vital to survival than previously realized.1,2,3,4
Yet its benefits dissipate in seconds. Delivering a shock quickly after
chest compressions is critical. The HeartStart FRx’s Quick Shock feature
delivers therapy in just 8 seconds (typical) after chest compressions. Other
devices can take 2 or 3 times that, reducing the likelihood of shock
success, and potentially, survival.
• Give your early defibrillation program the best chance for
success. With HeartStart Essentials AED Services, Philips experts
can draw on a wealth of experience to help you get your program started on
the right foot, with pre-implementation consulting and site assessments. We
can help manage your everyday needs, including medical direction from a
licensed physician, AED/CPR training, web-based program management, and case
management software.
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2. Wik L, et al. JAMA. 2003 Mar 19; 289(11):1389-1395
3. Yu T, et al. Circulation. 2002; 106:368-372
4. Eftestol T, et al. Circulation. 2002;105:2270-2273
