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STEP 3: Press the flashing orange Shock button if instructed
As soon as the HeartStart FRx detects that the pads are
attached to the patient, the pads icons turn off. T he FRx
begins analyzing the patient's heart rhythm. It tells you
that no one should be touching the patient, and the
Caution light begins flashing as a reminder.
If a shock is needed:
The Caution light stops flashing and stays on, and the
orange Shock button starts flashing. The FRx tells you to
press the flashing orange button. You must press the
Shock button for a shock to be delivered. Before you
press the button, make sure no one is touching the
patient. When you press the Shock button, the FRx tells you that the
shock has been delivered. Then the defibrillator tells you it is safe to
touch the patient, instructs you to begin CPR, and i nvites you to
press the flashing blue i-button for CPR Coaching if desired.
Shock button flashes.
Caution
light
Shock
Button
Where to place pads on adults and children over
55 pounds or 8 years old (anterior-anterior).
Where to place pads on infants or
children under 55 pounds or
8 years old (anterior-posterior).