Philips HeartStart Home Defibrillator (AED)
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Philips HeartStart Home Defibrillator (AED) Details
Manufacturer: Philips Medical SystemsBrand: Philips Medical Systems
Release Date: 2004-10-14
Model: M5068A
Product features:
- This item can be shipped only within the contiguous United States. This item cannot be returned and has additional shipping restrictions. See shipping restrictions on this item.
- The first and only defibrillator available over-the-counter that can be used by virtually anyone with the materials included
- Easy to use with guided interactive voice instructions
- Safely delivers a shock only if needed
- Reliably runs daily self-tests for readiness
- The Body Journal (PC/Mac Software)
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Customer Reviews of Philips HeartStart Home Defibrillator (AED)
Customer Review: When some things goes wrong...
Summary: 5 Stars
When some things goes wrong, we allways think of what would happen if we just had what we needed in time. I think this might be one of those things we will be very hapy to have handy the day we need it. We might have no chance to buy it the day after.
I saw how it works, and it is really very simple to use, with guidence from the begining to the end of the proccess.
Customer Review: If a shock is needed...
Summary: 5 Stars
I'm a 44 year old man, no family history of heart disease, "normal" blood pressure, slightly elevated cholesterol, exercise 3-4 times per week--frankly, I expect my heart will never need to be defibrillated. But then again, who does?
I bough mine to protect myself, my family and friends--even my neighbors. This device is truely amazing. It really, really is as easy to use as a doorbell. If a shock is needed, you push a flashing button after the devices tells you to do so. The HeartStart does all the thinking. Its voice is remarkably reasuring. The instructions are simple and clear.
Given the thought of needing one and not having it--cost really wasn't much of a consideration. Each time I pass it, (we keep ours in the laundry room) I'm reminded just how precious life is.
I highly recommend this product and congradulate Philips for its pioneering work in this area.
Customer Review: Though an AED can save someone's life...
Summary: 5 Stars
I am an EMT-B in California and have used similar devices and was trained on a Philips AED. AEDs and especially this unit are very easy to use but during an emergency the panic of the situation can cloud your thoughts so read the directions before you need to.
I have some advice for anyone buying an AED or considering it:
AEDs are a wonderful invention, but don't forget about CPR. I recommend taking a class on CPR. Not administering CPR immediately reduces the effectiveness of defibrillators and chances of survival.
Though an AED can save someone's life, the doctors in the Emergency Room can make the difference so calling 911 is essential. If you are alone call 911 right when someone `goes down,' even before applying the AED or starting CPR.
*disclaimer: talk to your physician. I am in no way licensed to provide medical advice or practice medicine.
ALWAYS CALL 9 1 1 IN AN EMERGENCY.
Customer Review: The other trainers gather dust.
Summary: 5 Stars
I have taught CPR for almost 35 years and currently head up an American Heart Association Training Center. My instructors have had access to the top 4 AED trainers for over 5 years, but every one of them prefers to use the Philips Medical Heartstart. The other trainers gather dust. The Philips line of AEDs began as HeartStream in the late 1990s and were the first on the market with FDA-approved biphasic (2 directional) shocks, first to put AEDs on airplanes (American Airlines), first with FDA-approved Pediatric Pads,the first and currently only AED officially approved by the American Dental Association, and the first to be able to be purchased without a doctor's prescription. And considering that just a few years ago, AEDs cost almost $5000, the price makes it a steal! If you have a loved one in your home with a heart condition, this is the device for you! Be aware that no device guarantees success, and this machine will not help a heart attack, but it is the best chance for someone who experiences a Sudden Cardiac Arrest (complete heart stoppage). But if you buy it, please also take the time to get trained in its use by attending a HeartSaver AED training course - use of an AED is only 1 of 4 links in the AHA "Chain of Survival". You can find a course near you by going on the American Heart Association Webpage and locating a Training Center or Training Site near you, or call Philips Customer Service.Customer Review: As with any health care product...
Summary: 4 Stars
An AED is a wonderful item to have if you or a loved-one have an existing heart condition or significant family history of such (talk to your health provider), especially if you live in an medically underserved area.
Agreeing with another reviewer, in many ways and in many places taking a CPR course may be more helpful (and economical). Take a training course in AED use prior to using this type of equipment. There are risks involved for the operator and patient if improperly used.
Contrary to information provided in some of the reviews, AED's are designed not to shock on demand, but only when particular heart rhythms are recognized by the machine.
As with any health care product, please speak with your health care provider (MD, PA, NP, ND, DO, etc.) prior to purchasing or using this equipment. It is not appropriate for every household.
Description of Philips HeartStart Home Defibrillator (AED)
FREE CARRY CASE with each unit purchased! Like other pieces of essential safety equipment, The Philips HeartStart Home Defibrillator was designed to be safe, reliable and easy to use. With more than 175,000 devices deployed, Philips is the worldwide market leader in portable defibrillators on airplanes, and in airports, workplaces, communities, and homes. The Philips HeartStart Home Defibrillator is the first and only home defibrillator available without a prescription for use by virtually anyone to help save a life when minutes count. This award-winning defibrillator has consistently been recognized for its ease of use. FREE CARRY CASE with each unit purchased!The Philips HeartStart Home Defibrillator. It's the latest in essential safety equipment. Fire extinguishers. Seat belts. Airbags. Home security systems. All essential safety equipment to protect yourself and your loved ones. You know they are there, silently standing by, just in case. They give you peace of mind so that you can focus on life's good things.
 Step 1: After calling 911, grab HeartStart and place it next to the victim. Pull the green handle to begin the automated voice instructions. |
 Step 2: Remove clothing from the patient's torso. Cut clothing if needed. It is important that the patient's chest is bare. |
 Step 3: Peel open the protective cover and take out the white adhesive pads. |
 Step 4: Look closely at the pictures on the white adhesive pads. Follow the voice instructions to remove the pads from the yellow plastic liner and place exactly as shown in the pictures on the victim's chest. |
 Step 5: Once the pads are in place, HeartStart will automatically analyze the victim's heart rhythm and determine if a shock is needed. If a shock is required, press the flashing orange button to deliver the shock. Do not touch the patient until you are instructed that it is safe to do so. |
 Step 6: If needed, begin CPR. Press the flashing blue button for step-by-step CPR coaching. Continue to follow HeartStart's instructions until professional emergency responders arrive. |
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Be prepared for the unexpected.
When sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) strikes, the electrical system of the heart short circuits, causing the heart to quiver rather than pump in a normal rhythm. It typically results in the abnormal heart rhythm know as ventricular fibrillation (VF). It usually happens without warning and the majority of people have no previously recognized symptoms of heart disease. And it most often happens at home. For the best chance of survival from SCA caused by VF, a defibrillator should be used within 5 minutes. Yet, less than 1 in 20 people survive largely because a defibrillator does not arrive in time.
Just as seat belts or airbags do not save every life in a traffic accident, a defibrillator will not save every person who suffers a sudden cardiac arrest. Yet many lives could be saved if more people could be reached more quickly.
HeartStart was designed with you in mind.
That's why we created the HeartStart Home Defibrillator. This award-winning safety equipment has been designed so that virtually anyone can use it to help save the life of a person who suffers a sudden cardiac arrest.
Clear, calm voice instructions talk you through each step. HeartStart senses and adapts the instructions based on your actions. Using sophisticated technology, HeartStart quickly decides whether a shock is necessary. It is designed to only deliver a shock if needed. It will even coach you through the steps of CPR.
Like other essential safety equipment, you buy HeartStart hoping that you never have to use it. Yet in that moment you need it, HeartStart must be ready. It performs comprehensive daily self-tests. You can check its status at a glance. Virtually no maintenance is required.
Who should have a HeartStart?
Anyone who wants a safer home.
Consider the other essential safety equipment you own to protect your loved ones in case of an emergency. Fire extinguishers. Seat belts. Airbags. Now consider the likelihood of needing this equipment.
HeartStart Home Defibrillator Contents:
- Philips HeartStart Home Defibrillator
- Red carry case with 911/EMS card
- Adult SMART Pads cartridge* (lasts 2 years)
- Battery (lasts 4 years)
- Training video
- Free discount coupons for CPR training at American Heart Association, American Red Cross or Medic First Aid
- 5-year warranty
*The Infant/Child pads cartridge is sold separately, and available by prescription only. Contact Philips at 1-866-333-4246 for more information or to order.
A Support Program Enrollment Card is also included. By enrolling in this free program, you will have access to a range of services, including:
- Important notifications about HeartStart
- Customer service*
- Periodic accessory reminders
- Post-use counseling*
*These services are available to all HeartStart owners.Philips will send you a free Fast Response Kit (over $40 value) for enrolling in the Support Program.
Consider these things before your purchase:
- If you have questions or concerns about your health, or an existing medical condition, please talk with your doctor. A defibrillator does not take the place of seeking medical care.
- You cannot use the HeartStart to treat yourself.
- Users may need to perform CPR.
- Responding to cardiac arrest may require you to kneel.
- Voice instructions and enclosed materials are in English.
- HeartStart provides audible and visible indicators when maintenance is required.
Indications for Use: HeartStart is used to treat victims of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) who are not responsive and not breathing normally. If in doubt, apply the pads. The HeartStart treats the most common cause of SCA by delivering a shock to the heart. Use HeartStart and CPR, as needed, until emergency professionals arrive.
If you have concerns about your health or an existing medical condition, please talk to your doctor. A defibrillator is not a replacement for seeking medical care.
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