Maintenance And Cleaning; Routine Maintenance - Philips HeartStart FR3 Guía De Configuración, Funcionamiento Y Mantenimiento

WARNING: Most cardiac arrests in children are not caused by heart problems. When responding
to cardiac arrest in an infant or child:
Alternatively, follow your local protocol.
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Leave the pads connected and the defibrillator turned on for continued monitoring and rhythm
analysis, as appropriate. Continue to follow any voice and screen prompts the FR3 provides.
NOTE: The FR3 automatically runs periodic self-tests. While a self-test is running, the green Ready
light is on steady, and the display is dark. If you press the On/Off button or open the FR3 carry case,
the FR3 aborts the self-test and turns on for use.

MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING

ROUTINE MAINTENANCE

In addition to the self-test performed each time it is turned on and each time a battery is installed, the
FR3 also automatically performs periodic self-tests. These include daily, weekly, and monthly self-tests
of respectively increasing detail to verify readiness for use.
NOTE: The FR3 self-tests are designed to check that the FR3 is ready for use. However, in the event
that the FR3 has been dropped or mishandled, Philips recommends that you run a user-initiated test.
If the FR3 has visible signs of damage, contact Philips at www.philips.com/AEDSupport for technical
support.
If the green Ready light is blinking and the FR3 is not chirping, the FR3 has passed its most recent self-
test and is therefore ready for use. The defibrillator requires no calibration or verification of energy
delivery. Routine maintenance is limited to periodically conducting the following steps:
 Check the green Ready light. If the green Ready light is not blinking or the FR3 is chirping, see
 Replace any expired supplies and accessories.
 Check the outside of the defibrillator. If you see signs of damage, contact Philips for technical
CAUTION: Electrical shock hazard. Dangerous high voltages and currents are present. Do not open
the defibrillator, remove its covers, or attempt repair. There are no user-serviceable components in
the FR3. Return the FR3 to Philips for repair.
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• Provide infant/child CPR while a bystander calls EMS and brings the FR3.
• If no bystander is available, provide 1-2 minutes of CPR before calling emergency medical systems
and retrieving the FR3.
• If you witnessed the child's collapse, call EMS immediately and then get the FR3.
If prompted by the FR3, PRESS THE SHOCK BUTTON to deliver a shock.
Troubleshooting, below.
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