laerdal HEARTSTART Quick Start Manual

First aid defibrillator

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can help save a life

Fast to learn

So simple to operate that a first aider with minimal

training can help save the life of a co-worker, friend,

member of the family or the public.

Easy to use

HeartStart First Aid analyses the patient's heart rhythm.

Calming natural voice instructions coach the first aider

through the steps of first aid defibrillation. If required,

calming instructive voice prompts will also guide the

user in delivering CPR.

Safe

HeartStart First Aid will not allow shock to be applied

unless a shockable rhythm has been detected.

Always ready

Comprehensive automatic self-tests check all the

HeartStart First Aid's vital functions on a daily, weekly

and monthly schedule, so as to ensure that HeartStart

First Aid is always ready for emergency life saving.

Page 1 If required, calming instructive voice prompts will also guide the user in delivering CPR. Safe HeartStart First Aid will not allow shock to be applied unless a shockable rhythm has been detected. Always ready Comprehensive automatic self-tests check all the HeartStart First Aid’s vital functions on a daily, weekly...
Page 2 HeartStart First Aid Defibrillator Easy to use... CALL 000 TURN ON HEARTSTART APPLY PADS • Retrieve HeartStart First Aid Defibrillator • Remove pads from cartridge and • Call 000 if patient is unresponsive apply to patient’s bare chest and not breathing normally • Turn it on by pulling green handle • Follow the calming and instructive voice prompts HEARTSTART ANALYSES SHOCK RHYTHM • Press orange button • Perform CPR if necessary to administer shock • Clear voice prompt will inform • Press blue button if CPR you whether or not a shockable • Do not touch patient...