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Philips Medical Systems
HEARTSTART FRx 861304 OWNER’S MANUAL
APPENDICES
... to stop all motion • The patient is being moved o r
jostled.
• The environment is dry and
movement around the patient is
causing static electricity to interfere
with ECG analysis.
• Radio or electrical sources are
interfering with ECG analysis.
• Stop CPR; do not touch the patient.
Minimize patient motion. If the
patient is being transported, stop the
vehicle.
• Responders and bystanders should
minimize motion, particularly in dry
environments that can generate
static electricity.
• Check for possible causes of radio
and electrical interference and turn
them off or remove them from the
area.
... the shock was not
delivered
• The pads may not be making good
contact with the patient’s skin.
• The pads may be touching each
other.
• The pads may be damaged.
• Press the pads firmly to the patient's
chest.
• Make sure the adhesive pads are
correctly positioned on the patien t.
• Replace the pads if necessary.
... the shock button was
not pressed
Shock has been advised but the shock
button has not been pressed within 30
seconds.
When next prompted, press the Sh ock
button to deliver shock.
defibrillator says: possible cause recommended action