A High-Performance Defibrillator for Rapid and Effective Resuscitation
The Philips HeartStart XL is a defibrillator/monitor designed to meet the demands of emergency care. It offers dual functionality: a manual mode for trained healthcare professionals and an AED (Automated External Defibrillation) mode for quick use by first responders. This versatility makes it an ideal device for hospitals, emergency services, and mobile intensive care units.
One of the key strengths of the HeartStart XL is its SMART biphasic technology, which automatically adjusts the energy delivered based on the patient's impedance. Unlike monophasic shocks, this biphasic mode optimizes defibrillation success while reducing the risk of myocardial damage. The rapid charge time, less than 3.5 seconds to reach 200 Joules, ensures immediate intervention in critical situations.
The device features a backlit LCD screen that provides optimal visibility of ECG tracings and alert messages, even in low-light conditions. In AED mode, it guides the user with voice and text prompts, making it easier for non-specialized care teams to manage.
For interventions, the manual mode allows precise selection of the energy delivered, ranging from 2 to 200 Joules, and includes synchronized cardioversion, used particularly for supraventricular arrhythmias. It also integrates a non-invasive external pacing option, useful in cases of severe bradycardia.
The HeartStart XL is designed for intensive use in demanding environments. Its robust casing withstands the rigors of transport and hospital use. It operates on both mains power and battery, ensuring sufficient autonomy for prolonged interventions. Its sealed lead battery provides 100 minutes of ECG monitoring or 50 full-energy shocks before recharging.
Data storage is another strong point of this defibrillator. It automatically records clinical events, ECGs, and alarms, facilitating post-intervention analysis and protocol tracking. These data can be exported to a memory card and analyzed with Philips Event Review Pro software for optimal traceability.
In terms of accessories, the device is compatible with various types of electrodes and paddles, allowing adaptation for adult and pediatric patients. It comes with a 5-lead ECG cable, multifunction electrodes, and an integrated thermal printer for immediate ECG tracing.
