It is a compact, lightweight, battery-powered automated external defibrillator (AED) designed for use by trained responders to treat suspected victims of ventricular fibrillation (VF), the most common cause of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA), and certain ventricular
tachycardias (VTs). The FR3 is used with disposable defibrillator pads applied to potential
victims of SCA with the following symptoms:
• Unresponsiveness
• Absence of normal breathing
If in doubt, apply the pads, as illustrated.
The FR3 is intended for use on adults and children over 55 lbs (25 kg) or 8 years old.
The FR3 is also intended for children under 55 lbs (25 kg) or 8 years old when used with the optional FR3 Infant/Child Key. If the Infant/Child Key is not available, or you are uncertain of the child’s age or weight, do not delay treatment. Apply the pads as illustrated for a child and use the defibrillator.
SETUP AND CONFIGURATION:
• Changing the FR3 primary language: the FR3 language card, provided with certain versions of the FR3. If you do not have a language card and want to modify the default language of the FR3, or to enable the bilingual option and select a second language, use HeartStart Configure software, version 3.1 or higher and a data card.
• Changing the FR3 device operation, self-test options, patient care, defibrillation, and advanced use mode parameter settings: the HeartStart Configure software, available separately
• Enabling the FR3 bilingual option and selecting a secondary language: the HeartStart Configure software and the FR3 language card or a data card.