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News Release from: Laerdal Medical | Subject: automated external defibrillator
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 04 November 2002
Heartstart FR2 saves lives
Laerdal Heartstart FR2 - The most effective automatic external defibrillator available today.
Laerdal's Heartstart FR2 is the small, lightweight AED that allows first responders to deliver lifesaving therapy quickly and effectively to victims in Sudden Cardiac Arrest Trusted and used by emergency services nationwide, the Heartstart FR2 combines clinically proven technology, SMART Biphasic waveform technology and SMART analysis, making it the most effective and user-friendly AED available today
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 2 Jul 2002 at 8.00am (UK)
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The London Ambulance Service Trust, who purchased 481 units for their first response vehicles earlier this year, comments "The Laerdal FR2 was chosen following extensive trials amongst ambulance crews, because it is lightweight, portable, easy to use and has an ECG screen.
"These attributes, together with the paediatric and monitoring adaptors, make it very suitable for our use".
Weighing only 2.1kg and measuring only 218 x 218 x 65mm, the Heartstart FR2 is small, easy to transport and store.
Audible and visual prompts guide the user through the simple steps required to treat the patient within the critical time limit, and the monitor is back-lit for easy reading even in direct sunlight or total darkness.
The long life battery gives a minimum of 300 shocks when new, and the shelf life before installation, and standby life after installation, is typically five years each.
A rechargeable training battery is also available, that provides a cost efficient method of utilising the device for training.
Configuration of the FR2 is easy and flexible, allowing extensive configuration possibilities, including treatment protocol in accordance with ERC or AHA guidelines.
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