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Philips Medical Systems
3 Using the HeartStar t FRx
IMPORTANT NOTE: Be sure to read the Reminde rs section at the
end of this chapter as well as the warnings and precautions in
Appendix D.

Overview

If you think someone is in SCA, act quickly and calmly. If someone else
is available, ask him or her to call for emergency medical assistance
while you get the FRx. If you are alone, follow these steps:
• Call your emergency services provider.
• Quickly get the FRx and bring it to the victim’s side. If there is
any delay in getting the defibrillator, check the patient and
perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) if neede d until the
FRx is available.
• If the victim is an infant or ch ild, see directions for treating
infants and children starting on page 10.
• Check the immediate environment for flammable gases. Do not
use the FRx in the presence of flammable gases, such as an
oxygen tent. However, it is safe to use the FRx on someone
wearing an oxygen mask.
There are three basic steps to using the defibrillator to treat
someone who may be in sudden cardiac arrest:
1. Press the green On/Off button.
2. Follow the FRx’s voice instructions.
3. Press the flashing orange Shock button if instructed.