Philips M5066A User Manual

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6.

Place the defibrillator in the carry case, pressing it firmly into place. Insert the

Quick Reference Guide,

*

face up, in the clear plastic window on the inside of

the case. If you purchased a spare SMART Pads Cartridge or an Infant/Child

Pads Cartridge, place it in the storage area in the case.

NOTE: Do not store anything in the defibrillator carry case that it is not
designed to accommodate. Store all objects in their intended location in the
case.

7.

Store the HeartStart in accordance with your site’s emergency response

protocol. Typically, this will be in a high-traffic area that is easy to access,

convenient for checking the Ready light periodically, and easy to hear the

alarm chirp if the battery power gets low or the defibrillator needs attention.

Ideally, the HeartStart should be stored near a telephone, so the Emergency

Response Team or Emergency Medical Services can be alerted as fast as

possible in the event of a possible SCA. If possible, keep the spare SMART

Pads Cartridge and other accessories with the defibrillator

in the carry case

if one is used

for quick access when needed. In general, treat the HeartStart

as you would any piece of electronic equipment, such as a computer. Be sure

to store the defibrillator according to its specifications. See Appendix E for

details. As long as a battery and a pads cartridge are installed, the green Ready

light should be blinking to show that the HeartStart has passed its most

recent self-test and is therefore ready to use.

NOTE: If you have a training pads cartridge, it is recommended that you
store it separately from the HeartStart, so the training pads cannot be confused
with the regular pads in an emergency.

* The illustration on the cover of the Quick Reference Guide is a 3-step guide to using the

HeartStart. Detailed illustrated directions are inside, for reference in an emergency, or if
you are hearing impaired or using the HeartStart where it is hard to hear the voice
instructions.

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