The document provides an overview of the Philips HeartStart MRx defibrillator. It describes the device's main functions including cardiac monitoring, AED mode, manual and synchronized defibrillation, pacing, and the weekly shock test process. The weekly shock test involves delivering a 150 joule shock to a test load using either multifunction electrode pads or paddles and verifying the energy level is within the acceptable range of 127-173 joules.
The document provides an overview of the Philips HeartStart MRx defibrillator. It describes the device's main functions including cardiac monitoring, AED mode, manual and synchronized defibrillation, pacing, and the weekly shock test process. The weekly shock test involves delivering a 150 joule shock to a test load using either multifunction electrode pads or paddles and verifying the energy level is within the acceptable range of 127-173 joules.
Introduction This module is designed as a reference when using the Philips HeartStart MRx. Content from has been taken from the Philips HeartStart MRx Users Manual. Additional information specific to UVA Health System has been included. Device Overview
Cardiac Monitoring Dial your Therapy Knob to select Monitor
AED Mode Dial your Therapy Knob to select AED
Manual Defibrillation Manual Defibrillation Dial your Therapy Knob to select desired energy level. For adults: 150 Joules Note: Energy does not escalate
For pediatrics: As directed by your advanced care provider
Synchronized Cardioversion Synchronized Cardioversion 1). Push Sync 2). Dial your Therapy Knob to select desired energy level.
Pacing Dial your Therapy Knob to Pacer.
Weekly Shock Test
Shock Test Process Using Multifunction electrode pads (hands-free): 1. If you are using multifunction electrode pads, attach a test load to the end of the patient Therapy Cable 2. Turn the Therapy Knob to 150 joules 3. Press the Charge Button Note: If it becomes necessary to disarm the defibrillator, press DISARM 4. Press shock 5. Press the print button to print a strip. Confirm on the printed strip that the energy delivered to the test load is 150 J +/- 23 joules (127J to 173J). If not, take the dvice out of use and call Clinical Engineering for service. Using Paddles: 1. If you are using paddles, make sure the paddles are secure in their pockets and the Patient Contact Indicator LEDs located on the sternum paddles are NOT lit. If the LEDs light, adjust the paddles in their pockets. 2. Turn the Therapy Knob to 150J 3. Press the Charge Button Note: If it becomes necessary to disarm the defibrillator, press DISARM 4. Simultaneously press the shock buttons located on the paddles to deliver a shock into the test load. 5. Press the print button to print a strip. Confirm on the printed strip that the energy delivered to the test load is 150 J +/- 23 joules (127J to 173J). If not, take the device out of use and call Clinical Engineering for service.
