Philips M3500B manual Intended Use, Defibrillation Therapy, Indications for AED Therapy

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Intended Use

Intended Use

The M3500B HeartStart XLT Defibrillator/Monitor is for use by emergency personnel trained in the operation of the device and qualified by training in 1 basic life support, advanced cardiac life support, defibrillation, or other physi- cian-authorized emergency medical response. It must be used by or on the

order of a physician.

When operating as a semi-automatic external defibrillator in AED Mode, the HeartStart XLT is suitable for use by health care professionals trained in basic life support that includes the use of an AED.

When operating as a defibrillator/monitor in Manual Mode, the HeartStart XLT is suitable for use by health care professionals trained in advanced car- diac life support.

Defibrillation Therapy

Defibrillation therapy is the definitive method for termination of a variety of potentially fatal arrhythmias. The HeartStart XLT provides this therapy through the application of a brief biphasic pulse of electricity to the cardiac muscle. This electrical energy is transferred through disposable multifunction defib electrode pads applied to the patient’s bare chest.

Successful resuscitation is dependent on many variables specific to the patient’s physiological state and the circumstances surrounding the patient event. Failure to have a successful patient outcome is not a reliable indicator of defibrillator/monitor performance. The presence or absence of a muscular response to the transfer of energy during electrical therapy is not a reliable indicator of energy delivery or device performance.

Indications for AED Therapy

An AED is to be used in the presence of a suspected cardiac arrest on patients that are:

Unresponsive

￿Not breathing Pulseless

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