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Defibrillators
Protect your employees and your community with Philips HeartStart Defibrillators. APPA members [UTILITIES ONLY]save up to 35% on HeartStart Defibrillators and related accessories when purchasing through Hometown Connections.
Philips HeartStart Defibrillators for Utilities
Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) can happen to anyone at any time, anywhere. It is a leading cause of death in the United States, claiming 340,000 lives each year [American Heart Association, 2004 Heart and Stroke Statistical Update]. SCA is an electrical malfunction of the heart typically associated with an abnormal heart rhythm known as ventricular fibrillation (VF). Electrical exposure to 50-60 Hz can cause VF. A shock from a defibrillator within the first three to five minutes is the most effective treatment to stop VF and restore a normal heart rhythm.
Introducing the Philips HeartStart FRx Defibrillator
Rely on the Philips HeartStart FRx Defibrillator to be up to the task. In the hands of those who get there first, it provides the power to save a life.
The Philips HeartStart FRx Defibrillator is designed to be easy to use, rugged and reliable. On the scene with utility crews or on the job with employees, the FRx Defibrillator is the solution for treating SCA caused by ventricular fibrillation in environments and conditions too demanding for some other defibrillators. Building on the successes of the other members of the HeartStart family of defibrillators [HeartStart Onsite and HeartStart FR2+], FRx brings innovations to the treatment of SCA.
At the core of all HeartStart Defibrillators is SMART Biphasic technology. The HeartStart FRx Defibrillator’s biphasic waveform delivers a highly effective defibrillation shock that is also gentle to the heart. SMART Analysis, a proven Philips technology for heart rhythm assessment, ensures that the FRx defibrillator only shocks when it should.
The Philips HeartStart FRx Defibrillator is exceptionally rugged— able to withstand jetting water, loads of up to 500 pounds and a one-meter drop onto concrete.
The HeartStart FRx Defibrillator was designed with ease of use in mind and shares many features of the HeartStart OnSite Defibrillator, including CPR Coaching and intuitive icon-driven operation. Small and lightweight—just 3.5 pounds—the FRx is equipped to guide you through the resuscitation of a SCA victim. The HeartStart FRx guides you through every step with clear, calm voice commands and descriptive visual icons. It includes pre-connected SMART Pads for adults and children [with optional Infant/Child Key sold separately].
Once EMS arrives, hand-off is fast and easy because the FRx is compatible with advanced defibrillators like the HeartStart MRx. With HeartStart adapters, the SMART pads can be plugged into devices from other manufacturers to ensure continuity of care.
Complete Solution for Those Who Get There First
The HeartStart FRx Defibrillator is powered by an easy to install, long-life (four-year) battery. The device’s automated daily, weekly and monthly self-tests check the pads readiness, verify functionality and calibration of circuits and systems. The blinking green “Ready” light on the defibrillator is your assurance the device is ready for use.
Philips helps implement a comprehensive program, getting you started with pre-implementation consulting and site assessments. Philips can manage your everyday needs, including medical direction from a licensed physician, web-based program management, data management software, and responder and instructor training. Philips offers ongoing support with a five-year warranty, optional extended warranty and continued customer support from supplies ordering to technical assistance.
APPA Member Talks about Philips
“VPPSA provides a good package of medical benefits and maintains a corporate culture of safety and concern for employee welfare. The Philips Defibrillator is a natural fit within this environment. Furthermore, the product endorsement and pricing from Hometown Connections made the purchase decision an easy one.”
—-Charles J. Underhill, Manager of Finance, Rates and Planning, Vermont Public Power Supply Authority
Contact Us
To learn more about the Philips HeartStart FRx Defibrillator and the rest of the HeartStart family, visit www.medical.philips.com/publicpower.
Or contact your Hometown Connections representative.
Visit the Philips Medical Systems web site to learn more.
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