HeartStart® Defibrillator Electrode Pad | Child - Infant
Philips Healthcare
Product Overview:
The Philips HeartStart® Defibrillator Electrode Pad for Child and Infant is specifically designed to deliver lifesaving therapy to young patients in critical situations. These electrode pads are an essential accessory for the Philips HeartStart® automated external defibrillators (AEDs), ensuring that the device can be safely and effectively used on children and infants under 8 years of age or weighing less than 55 pounds (25 kg).
Key Features:
- Age and Weight Appropriateness:
- Designed for children and infants under 8 years old or weighing less than 55 pounds (25 kg), these pads ensure the appropriate energy level is delivered during defibrillation, tailored to the smaller and more delicate physiology of young patients.
- Compatibility:
- These electrode pads are compatible with Philips HeartStart® OnSite, Home, and FRx AEDs, ensuring seamless integration with existing Philips defibrillator systems.
- Reduced Energy Setting:
- The pads automatically adjust the defibrillator's energy setting to a lower dose suitable for pediatric use, ensuring a safer and more effective defibrillation process for young patients.
- Pre-connected and Ready-to-Use:
- The electrode pads come pre-connected and ready-to-use, reducing setup time and allowing for immediate application in an emergency. This feature is critical in saving precious seconds during a cardiac event.
- Clear Placement Guides:
- The pads feature clear and simple graphics to guide proper placement on the child or infant’s body. Proper placement is crucial for effective defibrillation and these intuitive guides help ensure correct application.
- Adhesive Gel:
- The adhesive gel on the electrode pads ensures a secure attachment to the patient's skin, providing reliable electrical contact and reducing the risk of pads shifting during use.
- High-Quality Construction:
- Made with high-quality materials, these electrode pads are durable and reliable, designed to withstand the demands of emergency use.
Intended Use: Philips HeartStart® Defibrillator Electrode Pads for Child and Infant are intended for use in emergency situations where a child or infant is experiencing sudden cardiac arrest. The pads are used in conjunction with a compatible Philips HeartStart® AED to deliver a life-saving shock to restore a normal heart rhythm.
Benefits:
- Enhanced Safety: Automatically adjusts defibrillation energy to a pediatric-appropriate level.
- Ease of Use: Pre-connected and ready-to-use pads simplify and speed up the process in an emergency.
- Accurate Placement: Clear graphics and instructions ensure proper placement and effective therapy.
- Secure Contact: Adhesive gel ensures the pads stay in place, providing reliable electrical contact.