Introduction
The Heartstart Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) are designed to be small, low-cost, rugged, reliable, safe, easy-to-use, and maintenance-free. The device was first introduced by Heartstream in 1996 and has since undergone changes in ownership and branding.
The manual provides technical and product information that generally applies to the following AEDs: ForeRunner, FR, FR2, FR2+, Heartstart Home, Heartstart OnSite, and Laerdal Heartstart FR2.
Design Philosophy
The AEDs are designed with a focus on reliability, safety, ease of use, and no maintenance.
Defibrillation and Electricity
The manual covers the heart’s electrical system, simplifying electricity, and the SMART Biphasic waveform used in the AEDs.
SMART Analysis
The device features SMART Analysis, which includes pad contact quality artifact detection, arrhythmia detection, shockable rhythms validation, and ECG analysis performance.
Manual:
Download: Heartstart Automated External Defibrillators Technical Reference Manual
Chat: Powered By VoiceSphere