Philips HEARTSTART User manual

HeartStart Home Defibrillator
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
M5068A
Edition 7

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The HeartStart Home Defibrillator M5068A
Pads Cartridge Handle.
Pull the handle to turn on the
HeartStart and remove the
cartridge’s hard cover.
Ready Light. This green light
tells you the readiness of the
HeartStart.
Blinking: standby mode
(ready for use)
Solid: in use
Off: needs attention
(HeartStart
“chirps” and
i-button flashes)
On/Off Button. Press this
green button to turn on the
HeartStart. To turn off the
HeartStart, press the green button
again and hold it down for one (1)
second.
Information Button. This
blue “i-button” flashes when it
has information you can access by
pressing it. It also flashes at the
beginning of a patient care pause
when CPR coaching is enabled.
Caution Light. This triangular
light flashes during rhythm
analysis and is on when a shock is
advised, as a reminder that no one
should be touching the patient.
Shock Button. When
instructed by the HeartStart to
deliver a shock, press this flashing
orange button .
Infrared (IR)
Communications Port. This
special lens, or “eye,” is used to
transfer HeartStart data directly to
or from a computer.
Speaker. When the device is
being used, its voice instructions
come from this speaker.
Beeper. The HeartStart
“chirps” through this beeper to
alert you when it needs attention.
SMART Pads Cartridge. This
disposable cartridge contains self-
adhesive pads with attached cable.
Shown with adult pads cartridge.
SMART Pads Cartridge
Latch. Slide the latch to the right
to release the pads cartridge for
replacement.
Battery. The non-
rechargeable battery is inserted in
a recess on the back of the
HeartStart.
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HeartStart Home Defibrillator M5068A
QUICK REFERENCE

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HeartStart Home
M5068A
Automated External Defibrillator
Edition 7
IMPORTANT NOTE:
It is important to understand that survival rates for sudden cardiac arrest
are directly related to how soon victims receive treatment. For every
minute of delay, the chance of survival declines by 7% to 10%.
Treatment cannot assure survival. In some victims, the underlying problem
causing the cardiac arrest is simply not survivable despite any available care.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

PHILIPS MEDICAL SYSTEMS
Authorized EU representative
Philips Medizin Systeme Boeblingen GmbH
Hewlett-Packard Strasse 2
71034 Boeblingen, Germany
([phone]
Device manufacturer
Philips Medical Systems, Seattle, WA, USA 98121-1825.
NOTE: The Philips HeartStart Home Defibrillator is
designed to be used only with Philips-approved
accessories. The HeartStart may perform improperly if
non-approved accessories are used.
Patents
This product is manufactured and sold under one or more
of the following United States patents: US6047212,
US6317635, US5891046, US5891049, US6356785,
US5650750, US6553257, US5902249, US6287328,
US6662056, US5617853, US5951598, US6272385,
US6234816, US6346014, US6230054, US6299574,
US5607454, US5803927, US5735879, US5749905,
US5601612, US6441582, US5889388, US5773961,
US6016059, US6075369, US5904707, US5868792,
US5899926, US5879374, US5632280, US5800460,
US6185458, US5611815, US6556864, US5607454, and
other patents pending.
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 Philips at
www.HeartStartHome.com or
1.866.333.4246 for information on revisions.
Edition history
Edition 7
Publication date: November 2009
Assembly #: 012026-0007
Printed in the U.S.A.
Copyright
© 2009 Philips Electronics North America
Corp.
No part of this publication may be
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Unauthorized copying of this publication
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reduce the ability of Philips Medical Systems
to provide accurate and up-to-date
information to users and operators alike.

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CONTENTS
1 DESCRIPTION
Sudden Cardiac Arrest ....................................................................................... 1-1
Indications for Use .............................................................................................. 1-1
Training and practice .......................................................................................... 1-2
State and local requirements ............................................................................ 1-2
For more information ......................................................................................... 1-2
2 SETTING UP THE HEARTSTART
Package contents ................................................................................................. 2-1
Setup ....................................................................................................................... 2-1
Readiness check ................................................................................................... 2-2
Being ready to use The HeartStart ................................................................. 2-2
Recommended accessories ............................................................................... 2-4
3 USING THE HEARTSTART
Overview ............................................................................................................... 3-1
STEP 1: PULL the green handle ........................................................................ 3-2
STEP 2: PLACE the pads .................................................................................... 3-3
STEP 3: PRESS the Shock button ..................................................................... 3-4
Treating infants and children ............................................................................ 3-5
When emergency medical services arrive ..................................................... 3-6
4 AFTER USING THE HEARTSTART
After each use ...................................................................................................... 4-1
HeartStart data storage ..................................................................................... 4-1
5 MAINTAINING THE HEARTSTART
Routine Maintenance .......................................................................................... 5-1
Periodic checks .................................................................................................... 5-1
Changing the pads cartridge .............................................................................. 5-2
Replacing the battery .......................................................................................... 5-3
Cleaning the HeartStart ..................................................................................... 5-4
Disposing of the HeartStart .............................................................................. 5-4
Troubleshooting tips ........................................................................................... 5-5

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APPENDICES
A Accessories for the HeartStart
B Glossary of terms
C Glossary of symbols/controls
D Warnings and precautions
E Technical information
F Configuration
G Testing and troubleshooting

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1 INTRODUCTION TO THE HEARTSTART
DESCRIPTION
The HeartStart Home Defibrillator M5068A (the “HeartStart”) is part of the
Philips HeartStart HS1 family of defibrillators. Small, lightweight, and battery
powered, it is designed for simple and reliable operation.
SUDDEN CARDIAC ARREST
The HeartStart is used to treat the most common causes of sudden cardiac arrest
(SCA), including ventricular fibrillation (VF). SCA is a condition that occurs when
the heart unexpectedly stops pumping. SCA can occur to anyone – infant, child,
adult, male or female – anywhere, at any time. Many victims of SCA do not have
warning signs or symptoms.
VF is a chaotic quivering of the heart muscle that prevents it from pumping blood.
The only effective treatment for VF is defibrillation. The HeartStart treats VF 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.
INDICATIONS FOR USE
The HeartStart should be used to treat someone you think may be a victim of
SCA. A person in SCA:
• does not respond when shaken, and
• is not breathing normally.
If in doubt, apply the pads. Follow the voice instructions for each step in using the
defibrillator.

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TRAINING AND PRACTICE
The HeartStart comes with training materials, including a training video and an
Owner’s Manual, which should be reviewed by anyone who may use the
defibrillator.
Reusable accessories are available from Philips for practicing use of the HeartStart.
See Appendix A for information on ordering Practice Kits.
It is also important to have training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Many
training organizations offer a combined course in CPR and defibrillator use. For a
list of organizations offering CPR and defibrillator training in your area, contact us
by phone at 1.866.DEFIBHOME (1.866.333.4246) or visit us online at
www.HeartStartHome.com.
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.HeartStartHome.com.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Contact Philips at 1.866.333.4246 or www.HeartStartHome.com. We will be
happy to answer any questions you may have. Clinical summaries of several key
studies using Philips automated external defibrillators,*as well as the Technical
Reference Manual for the HeartStart HS1 Automated External Defibrillator, are
available online at www.philips.com/productdocs.
* Clinical studies also include defibrillators sold as Heartstream ForeRunner and FR2.

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2 SETTING UP THE HEARTSTART
PACKAGE CONTENTS
Check the contents of the HeartStart Home Defibrillator box to be sure it
contains:
• 1 HeartStart Defibrillator M5068A
• 1 battery M5070A, pre-installed
• 1 Adult SMART Pads Cartridge M5071A, pre-installed
containing one set of adhesive defibrillation pads
• 1 literature envelope containing: Owner’s Manual, Quick Start poster,
HeartStart Support Program enrollment card, Call 911 telephone
reminder sticker
• 1 training video
Additional practice materials and optional accessories for the HeartStart HS1
family of defibrillators are also available from Philips. See Appendix A for a
description of these items.
SETUP
Setting-up the HeartStart is simple and quick. Simply open
the red carry case and lift out the HeartStart with its wrap-
around card. Then follow the instructions on the card.
1. Pull the red tab to start the automatic battery self-test.
The defibrillator will tell you it is testing.
2. Press the flashing orange Shock button when the voice
tells you to. (No shock will be given.)
3. Wait about one minute. When the HeartStart passes
the self-test it turns off and the green Ready light starts
blinking to show that the defibrillator is in standby
Pull out the red tag.