Philips HeartStart Home User manual

HeartStart Home
Owner’s Manual
Your guide to set up, operation,
maintenance, and accessories
IN AN EMERGENCY, CALL EMS FIRST!
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55+ lbs /25+ kg
back
Cartridge PULL handle
Ready light
On/Off button
Information button (i-button)
Caution light
Shock button
Pads cartridge compartment
(shown here with cartridge installed)
Cartridge latch
Battery
front
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HeartStart Home Owner’s Manual
Edition 11
IMPORTANT NOTE
Time is critical in treating sudden cardiac arrest!
Survival rates are directly related to how soon
victims are defibrillated. For every minute of
delay, the chance of survival drops by about
10%. However, it is important to understand
that defibrillation cannot always assure survival.
In some cases, the cause of the cardiac arrest
simply cannot be survived no matter how
quickly the victim is treated.
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ABOUT THIS EDITION
The information in this guide applies to the model
M5068A Philips HeartStart Home Defibrillator.This
information is subject to change. Please contact us
at 1.866.333.4246 or www.philips.com/AEDSupport
for information on revisions.
EDITION HISTORY
Edition 11
Publication date: June 2019
Publication number: 453564883351
LANGUAGES
Please contact Philips at 1.866.333.4246 with
questions about the HeartStart Defibrillator in
other languages.
NOTICES
© 2019 Koninklijke Philips N.V.
All rights reserved.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Trademarks are the property of Koninklijke Philips
N.V. or their respective owners.
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CONTENTS
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
The HeartStart Defibrillator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Sudden cardiac arrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Indications for use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Contraindications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Training and practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
State and local requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Setting up the HeartStart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
How to set it up the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Recommended accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Using the HeartStart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
When to use it . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
How to use it . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
How to know if CPR is needed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
What to do next . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
When EMS arrives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Contacting Philips after a use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Maintaining the HeartStart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
When to replace the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
When to replace the pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
How to clean it . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
How to check that it’s ready for use . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
What to do when it chirps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
How to have it repaired . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Common Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Is it safe for the user and bystanders? . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Can I use it on an infant or child? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Can I use it on wet or metal surfaces? . . . . . . . . . . 28
Can I travel with it? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
What if I donate the HeartStart Home to
someone else? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Ordering Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
For More Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Dangers, Warnings and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Device Safety and Performance Summary . . . . . . . . . . 45
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
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NOTES
Use this space to record information about
the HeartStart Home Defibrillator.
HeartStart Product Line: ____________________
One of the Philips HS1 family of defibrillators.
Model Number: ____________________________
Serial Number: ____________________________
(on back of device)
Date of Purchase: __________________________
Place of Purchase: __________________________
Date of Registration: ________________________
Customer Support: _________________________
SMART Pads Cartridge
installed on: ___________________________________
expiration date: ________________________________
installed on: ___________________________________
expiration date: ________________________________
HeartStart Battery
installed on: ___________________________________
expiration date: ________________________________
installed on: ___________________________________
expiration date: ________________________________
HS1
M5068A
1.866.333.4246
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INTRODUCTION
THE HEARTSTART DEFIBRILLATOR
The Philips HeartStart Home Defibrillator
is designed to be easy to use.The
HeartStart talks the user through each step
of treating someone who is in sudden
cardiac arrest.
If you have concerns about your health or
an existing medical condition, talk to your
doctor.A defibrillator is not a replacement
for seeking medical care.
SUDDEN CARDIAC ARREST
Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) occurs when
the heart unexpectedly stops pumping
blood through the body.This is usually
caused by a disorganized heartbeat called
VF, for “ventricular fibrillation.”
Many victims of SCA do not have warning
signs or symptoms. Some people may have
a higher risk for SCA than others. Causes
vary and may be different for infants and
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children than for adults.Talk to your
doctor about your risk factors.
The Philips HeartStart Home Defibrillator
is used to treatVF by sending a shock
across the heart, so it can start beating
regularly again. Unless this is successful
within the first few minutes after the heart
stops beating, the victim is not likely to
survive.
SCA is not the same as a heart attack, even
though sometimes a heart attack can lead
to SCA. If you feel the signs of a heart
attack — such as pain, pressure, or a
squeezing feeling in your chest or anywhere
in your upper body, shortness of breath,
and stomach upset — you should call
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) right
away and also call your doctor.
For people with certain medical conditions
who are likely to suffer SCA, an implantable
cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) may be
advised.The HeartStart is not intended as a
substitute for an ICD.Your doctor can tell
you if an ICD might be right for you.
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INDICATIONS FOR USE
The HeartStart Home (Model M5068A) is
indicated for use on potential victims of
cardiac arrest with the following symptoms:
• Unconsciousness; and
• Absence of normal breathing
The HeartStart Home (Model M5068A) is
indicated for adults over 55 pounds (25 kg).
The HeartStart Home is also indicated for
infants/children under 55 pounds
(25 kg) or 8 years old when used with the
optional Infant/Child SMART pads (Model
M5072A). If Infant/Child SMART pads are
not available, or you are uncertain of the
child’s age or weight, proceed with
treatment using adult SMART pads (Model
M5071A).
CONTRAINDICATIONS
The HeartStart Home Defibrillator should
not be used when a patient is conscious or
breathing normally.
TRAINING AND PRACTICE
The HeartStart Home Defibrillator comes
with training materials to help you become
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familiar with the signs of sudden cardiac
arrest and how to use the HeartStart to
help a victim of SCA.
Anyone who might use the HeartStart
should watch the training video that comes
with it and carefully read both this Owner's
Manual and the Guide. Remember, the
HeartStart cannot be used by the victim of
SCA — another person must use it to treat
the victim.
It is important to review these materials
periodically.They are intended to help
make sure that, in an emergency, you will
be able to use the HeartStart quickly and
confidently.
In addition, you can buy reusable supplies
from Philips for practicing how to use your
HeartStart. See “Ordering Accessories” for
ordering information.
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Anyone who might use the HeartStart
should also have training in CPR (cardio-
pulmonary resuscitation). Many training
organizations offer a combined course in
CPR and defibrillator use. For a list of
organizations offering this training in
your area, contact us by phone at
1.866.DEFIBHOME (1.866.333.4246) or
online at www.philips.com/AEDSupport.
STATE AND LOCAL REQUIREMENTS
Check with your state health department
to see if there are any local or state
requirements about owning and using a
defibrillator.You can find contact
information for learning about your state’s
requirements online at www.philips.com/
AEDSupport.
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SETTING UP THE HEARTSTART
HOW TO SET IT UP THE FIRST TIME
It is easy to set up your HeartStart. Just
follow these steps.
Check the contents of the HeartStart
Home Defibrillator box.
Take the HeartStart out of its red case.
NOTE: Leave the pads cartridge installed.To
avoid drying out the adhesive pads, do not
open the cartridge until you need to use the
pads in an emergency.
Pull out the red tab
to start the automatic
battery self-test.
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Press the flashing orange Shock button
when the voice tells you to. (No shock will
be given.) Wait about one minute.When
the HeartStart passes the self-test, it turns
off and the green Ready light starts blinking.
Your HeartStart came wrapped with a set
of cardboard setup instructions.Tear the
cardboard along the line at the bottom and
remove the wrapping.Then reinstall the
defibrillator in its carry case.
If there was no voice during the self-test, if
the HeartStart tells you the Shock button
was not verified when you pressed it, or if
the green Ready light is not blinking at the
end of the test, call 1.866.DEFIBHOME
(1.866.333.4246) for customer service.
NOTE: Leave the battery installed.The
HeartStart runs a self-test every day to help
be sure that it is ready for use.
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Watch the short training video that
comes with the HeartStart. Plan to review
it at least once a year.
Review the Quick Reference Guide, found
inside the carry case. It provides step-by-
step illustrated emergency directions for
users who are hearing impaired or who are
using the HeartStart in a noisy area.Then
replace the Quick Reference Guide, face
up, in the clear plastic window inside the
carry case. (This Owner’s Manual is also
designed to be stored in the case, in the
pocket behind the Quick Reference Guide
window.)
Write your address on
the Call 911 card on the
back of the carry case. (If
911 is not your local EMS
number, use the back of
the card and write in
your EMS number.) A
smaller Call 911 card is on the front of the
case. (Use the back of the card if 911 is not
your EMS number.)
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Decide where to keep the HeartStart.
Some typical storage places include the
family room, kitchen, or living room.
•It should be in a convenient, central area,
close to a telephone, so that in an
emergency the user can call Emergency
Medical Services (usually 911) and get the
HeartStart without wasting time.
•It should be a place where you can see
and hear the HeartStart, so you can
easily check that its green Ready light is
blinking and hear it chirping if a self-test
reveals a problem.
•It should be somewhere the temperature
stays between 50° F and 109° F. (It will
work at temperatures between 32° to
122° F.)
Be sure everyone who may use it knows
where the HeartStart is kept.
Help us stay in touch with you. Fill out the
HeartStart Support Program enrollment
card in the box, or call us and we will enroll
you.This allows Philips or the FDA to send
you important notifications about the
product.
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RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES
It is always a good idea to have a spare
battery and a spare pads cartridge.
There are also some other things that are
useful to keep with the HeartStart:
•a pair of scissors —to cut off clothing
(comes with your HeartStart)
•disposable gloves —to protect the user
•a disposable razor —to shave the chest
if hair prevents good pads contact
•a pocket mask or face shield —to
protect the user
•a towel or absorbent wipes —to dry the
victim's skin for good pads contact
Philips has a Fast Response Kit with all
these items.
You can buy special Infant/Child SMART
Pads,*for use on children less than 8 years
or less than 55 pounds. Practice Kits with
reusable adult or training pads and pad
placement guides are also available. See
“Ordering Accessories” for ordering
information.
* Available by prescription only.Talk to your doctor.
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USING THE HEARTSTART
WHEN TO USE IT
The HeartStart Home Defibrillator should
only be used to treat someone you think
may be a victim of SCA.
How can you tell if a person is in SCA? A
person in SCA does not respond when
shaken, and is not breathing normally.*Tr y
to wake the person. Gently shake or tap
the person's shoulder and shout, “Are you
OK?” Someone who is just sleeping will
respond. Someone who is not responsive
but not in sudden cardiac arrest will be
breathing normally.
To check for breathing,
put your ear near the
person’s mouth, and
look at the chest to see
if it rises and falls.
* Infants and children more often become unresponsive
due to breathing or other issues than to heart
problems. See page 27 for directions on using the
HeartStart on an infant or child.
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The HeartStart should not be used on a
person who responds when shaken, or is
breathing normally.
If you are not sure the person is in SCA,
apply the HeartStart and follow its
instructions. It will not let you shock
someone unless a shock is needed.
HOW TO USE IT
If you find someone who may be in SCA,
act calmly and quickly.Time is critical!
Call Emergency Medical Services
(usually 911) immediately or, if possible,
have someone else call while you use the
HeartStart. Clearly tell the emergency
operator:
“This is (give your name and location).
Someone here has collapsed.
I have a HeartStart Home Defibrillator.
Please send help immediately.”
Quickly get the defibrillator. Put it
on the same side of the person that you
are on.
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Unzip the case and open it flat.To turn on
the HeartStart, lift the cartridge PULL
handle. Set the cover aside and follow the
HeartStart’s voice instructions.
Quickly remove clothing from the
person’s chest. If necessary, cut off the
clothing with the scissors. (If the victim is
an infant or young child, remove all clothing
from the upper body, to bare both the
chest and the back.)
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Pull the tab at
the top of the pads
cartridge to peel
off the film seal.
Inside are two pads
on a yellow plastic
liner. Lift the pads out of the cartridge.You
will notice a picture on each pad showing
where to place it on the patient.
NOTES: Before applying the pads to the
patient, remove any medicine patches from
the person’s chest, any headphones, and
other electrical devices with a wire or a cable.
It is okay to use the HeartStart on someone
who has an implanted device such as a
pacemaker or ICD, but do not place the pads
directly over the implant.You can tell where
an implant is located by a lump in the skin and
a scar.
It is safe to use the HeartStart on someone
wearing an oxygen mask.
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