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Testing
The HeartStart FR2+ Defibrillator has several ways of testing itself and alerting you if it finds a problem. In addition to the selftest performed each time a battery is installed, the FR2+ also automatically performs periodic selftests daily.
N O T E : The FR2+ selftests are designed to check that the FR2+ is ready for use. However, in the event that the FR2+ has been dropped or mishandled, it is recommended that the battery be removed and reinstalled to initiate a selftest. If the FR2+ has visible signs of damage, contact Philips Medical Systems for technical support.
Battery insertion selftest
As described in Chapter 2, “Preparing Your HeartStart FR2+ for Use,” when | 4 |
you insert the battery in the FR2+, be sure that neither the defibrillator pads nor the FR2+ ECG assessment module are connected to the device. When you insert the battery, a menu is displayed and a
N O T E : Under certain circumstances, the behavior of your FR2+ will be different.
For example, the menu screen will not appear when a battery is inserted if:
•the defibrillator pads are attached to a patient, indicating that the FR2+ is in continued use,
•the FR2+ ECG assessment module is connected to the FR2+, or
•the battery is completely depleted.
The menu screen will be displayed, but after 10 seconds the FR2+ will go to standby mode if you make no selection and:
•less than five minutes have passed since the FR2+ was last used, indicating that the FR2+ is still in use.
It is recommended that the full selftest (including the interactive portion) be run under the following circumstances:
When the FR2+ is first put into service and following each use.
Whenever the battery is replaced.
Whenever expired defibrillator pads are replaced during periodic maintenance.
Whenever the defibrillator may have sustained physical damage.
Maintaining, Testing, and Troubleshooting Your HeartStart FR2+