- Q-CPR TM: the first and only technology integrated into a monitor/defibrillator to provide real-time CPR monitoring and feedback for advanced life support (ALS)-trained responders. Two studies presented at the recent American Heart Association Scientific Sessions, found that incorporating Q-CPR into the rescue protocol of both hospital and emergency medical services professionals helped them improve the quality of CPR they deliver. The new Guidelines give CPR prompting devices a Class IIb recommendation for both in- and out-of-hospital settings. Q-CPR, developed by Philips and Laerdal Medical, is a feature available only on the Philips HeartStart MRx Monitor/Defibrillator.

- SMART CPR: first-of-its-kind technology that automatically advises a responder whether to provide an immediate defibrillation shock, or CPR followed by a shock, when treating a patient in ventricular fibrillation (VF), the most common heart rhythm associated with cardiac arrest. SMART CPR helps the responder make better-informed treatment decisions. SMART CPR is a feature available only on the Philips HeartStart FR2+ Automated External Defibrillator (AED).


- Quick Shock: technology which enables a defibrillation shock to be delivered quickly after CPR is stopped--up to three times faster than other solutions on the market. Quick Shock is only available in the HeartStart MRx, FR2+, FRx, OnSite and Home Defibrillators.

- CPR Coaching: a coaching tool for both adult and infant/child CPR, provides audio cues for each breath as well as the appropriate number, depth, and rate of chest compressions. This technology is available on the HeartStart FRx, OnSite, and Home Defibrillators.

For more information about the 2005 guidelines, please visit the AHA website at www.americanheart.org.


For more information about Philips HeartStart Defibrillators, please visit the Philips website at: www.philips.com/heartstart.



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