Common questions

What is a Philips HeartStart?

What is a Philips HeartStart?

The Philips HeartStart FRx defibrillator features intuitive, step-by-step voice instructions, including CPR guidance, and an audible metronome to help guide basic life support (BLS) responders while treating a suspected sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) Pre-connected SMART Pads II can be used for both adults and children.

Which AED defibrillator is best?

Check out our article on CPR for more information.

  1. 1 Philips Heartstart OnSite/Home Defibrillator. The Phillips Heartstart portable defibrillator: our most recommended AED for home or public use.
  2. 2 Lifepak CR Plus.
  3. 3 Zoll AED Plus.
  4. 4 Cardiac Science G3/G5.

How many types of defibrillators are there?

There are several different kinds of defibrillation devices. The two major types are automated external defibrillators (AEDs) and automatic implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs). AEDs are used in emergency situations involving cardiac arrest.

Why does my AED keep beeping?

Here are the 5 most common reasons your AED is beeping: Pads have been disconnected from the AED. AED battery has expired. AEDs software needs to be updated. A mechanical error has been detected.

Why is AED so expensive?

AEDs are expensive because of the level of R&D that goes into each unit. AEDs are medical devices which uses specialty electronic components to accurately analyze heart rhythms in order to effectively save someone’s life.

Why are AED so expensive?

Is the Philips Heartstart home defibrillator without a prescription?

The Philips HeartStart Home Defibrillator is the first and only defibrillator available without a prescription. Designed with you in mind, HeartStart Home is easy to set up and includes automatic CPR guidance features like voice prompts and CPR guidance to help guide you step-by-step through the treatment of sudden cardiac arrest.

How does the HeartStart FRx automated external defibrillator work?

The HeartStart FRx defibrillator provides real-time guidance through simple, step-by-step voice commands, an audible metronome and CPR guidance to help guide the treatment of a suspected sudden cardiac arrest.

Which is the best defibrillator for sudden cardiac arrest?

The Philips HeartStart FRx defibrillator features intuitive, step-by-step voice instructions, including CPR guidance, and an audible metronome to help guide basic life support (BLS) responders while treating a suspected sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) Pre-connected SMART Pads II can be used for both adults and children.

How often does the Philips Heartstart home AED self test?

The Philips HeartStart Home performs a self-test every day. In addition, a battery insertion test is run whenever a battery is installed in the device. The extensive automatic self-test features eliminate the need for any manual calibration. The Philips HeartStart Home AED has no user-serviceable parts.