The Philips HeartStart FRx AED includes the following:
With an IP rating of 55, the Philips HeartStart FRx is the most durable AED manufactured by Philips today. It is rugged enough to be used my first responders or police. With its 1-2-3 step system, any responder can use the Philips FRx. Simply turn the AED on, apply the pads, and then shock.
The Philips HeartStart FRx has low-energy biphasic therapy which is set at 150J, 150J, 150J. Studies have shown that the low-energy biphasic therapy is an effective approach to saving someone that is suffering from Sudden Cardiac Arrest.
The Philips HeartStart FRx has the following features:
- Infant/Child Key – The FRx is one of the few AEDs on the market to offer the infant/child key. The infant/child key can be inserted into the FRx and reduce the energy setting safe enough for the adult pads to be used on an infant or child.
- CPR Coaching – The FRx has CPR Coaching. The CPR Coaching feature assists the responder on the frequency and the depth of the compressions.
- “I” Button – The “I” Button serves two purposes on the FRx AED. The first purpose is to inform the owner of the AED that there is an issue with the AED. If your Philips FRx AED is beeping, you can push the “I” button, and the AED will inform you as to what the issue is with the AED. The second purpose is to inform the EMS responders of the events of the emergency. The AED will give a recount of the event details that have occurred.
The Philips HeartStart FRx has a long-life battery that has an install life of 4 years and a shelf life of 5 years. The FRx AED does self test to check the functionality of the AED on a daily basis. If the AED has its green light flashing, then the Philips HeartStart FRx is ready to use anywhere at any time an emergency occurs.
