Philips M3860A, M3861A manual Glossary of Terms

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D	Glossary of Terms
	The terms listed in this Glossary are defined in the context of the HeartStart
	FR2+ and its use.
advanced mode	A programmable treatment mode that permits an authorized user to control
	when the FR2+ starts rhythm analysis and (model M3860A only) when to
	begin defibrillator charging for shock delivery.
AED	Automated external defibrillator.
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	The standard FR2+ treatment mode, with voice and screen prompts guiding
	the responder through connecting the defibrillator pads, waiting for rhythm
	analysis, and delivering a shock if needed. In this mode, heart rhythm analysis
	and monitoring, and shock decision and charging for shock delivery are
	automatically performed by the FR2+.
ALS	Advanced Life Support.
analysis	See “SMART analysis.”
arrhythmia	An unhealthy, often irregular, beating of the heart.
battery	See “standard battery” and “rechargeable battery.”
BLS	Basic Life Support.
continued use	A condition in which use of the HeartStart FR2+ is interrupted for less than
	five minutes (e.g., for battery replacement). When the battery is reinserted or
	the unit is turned on again, the information stored about the interrupted
	incident is saved, any additional events recorded after the battery is
	reinstalled are treated as part of the same incident, and the selftest does not
	automatically run when the battery is reinstalled.
CPR timer	A programmable period provided by the HeartStart FR2+ during which the
	responder can administer CPR.
defibrillation	Termination of cardiac fibrillation by applying electrical energy
defibrillation charge	Electrical energy stored in the capacitor of the HeartStart FR2+ as it arms for
	shock delivery.
defibrillation shock	See “SMART biphasic waveform.”
defibrillator pads	The self-adhesive electrode pads applied to the adult patient’s bare chest or
	pediatric (under 8 years of age or less than 55 lb./25 kg) patient’s bare chest
	and back, and used to detect the patient’s heart rhythm and transfer the

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