Philips HeartStart OnSite AED Features Guide
The Philips HeartStart OnSite AED is a fully automated defibrillator designed for use by anyone during sudden cardiac arrest emergencies. It arrives ready to use and guides responders through treatment with clear, adaptive instructions. This guide explores the key features that make it ideal for homes, workplaces, and community settings across Canada.
Philips HeartStart OnSite AED Features Guide
The Philips HeartStart OnSite AED is a fully automated defibrillator designed for use by anyone during sudden cardiac arrest emergencies. It arrives ready to use and guides responders through treatment with clear, adaptive instructions. This guide explores the key features that make it ideal for homes, workplaces, and community settings across Canada.
Adaptive Voice Guidance
The OnSite responds to your actions during an emergency with real-time voice instructions that adjust to your pace. The device uses integrated SMART Pads technology to sense when you've completed each step, only moving forward when you're ready.
- Adapts instructions based on your pace and actions
- Repeats and rephrases prompts when additional clarity is needed
- Provides step-by-step commands throughout the entire rescue process
- Includes CPR guidance with voice prompts to support responders
Quick Shock Delivery
Time matters in cardiac emergencies, and the OnSite is engineered to act fast. Its patented Quick Shock technology enables rapid defibrillation immediately following CPR, helping maximize the chance of successful resuscitation.
- Delivers shock within eight seconds after CPR completion
- Minimizes delays between CPR and defibrillation
- Uses proven biphasic therapy for effective treatment
- Helps optimize timing for improved survival outcomes
Ready-to-Use Configuration
The OnSite eliminates setup complexity by arriving fully prepared for emergency use. The device comes pre-positioned in its carry case with pads and battery already installed, requiring only a simple pull of the handle to activate.
- Pre-installed Adult SMART Pads and battery included
- Positioned inside carry case for immediate deployment
- Includes spare Adult SMART Pads cartridge ready for use
- Activates with a single pull of the cartridge handle
Pediatric Treatment Capability
One device treats both adults and children with automatic adjustments for age-appropriate care. When infant or child pads are connected, the OnSite automatically adjusts its instructions and energy output for safe pediatric treatment.
- Treats infants and children under 25 kg or eight years
- Automatically detects when pediatric pads are installed
- Adjusts shock energy for safe treatment of young patients
- Provides age-appropriate CPR guidance for child rescues
Comprehensive Self-Testing
The OnSite continuously monitors its own readiness without requiring manual checks. Daily, weekly, and monthly self-tests verify that pads are connected, circuits are functioning, and the device is calibrated and ready to respond.
- Conducts automatic self-tests daily, weekly, and monthly
- Checks electrode pad readiness and expiration status
- Verifies circuit functionality and system calibration
- Alerts users to any maintenance needs or issues
Training Mode Conversion
The same device used in emergencies can become a training tool for practice sessions. By installing training pads, the OnSite converts to trainer mode, allowing realistic practice scenarios without deploying actual therapy.
- Converts to trainer with training pads installation
- Enables realistic practice without delivering shocks
- Helps users build confidence before emergencies occur
- Supports ongoing skill development for responders
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