Philips Healthcare's (HP / Hewlett Packard) M4735A HeartStart XL offers advanced and basic life-support clinicians a compact, lightweight, easy-to use defibrillator/monitor with both Manual and AED capabilities. The HeartStart XL features Philips' patented SMART Biphasic waveform, ECG monitoring, synchronized
cardioversion, and optional non-invasive pacing and SpO2.
A biphasic waveform is energy delivered in two phases. During
the first phase, the electrical current passes through the heart
muscle, reverses direction, and then passes through the heart a
second time. This efficient transmission of energy requires less
current than that delivered by a monophasic waveform.
Manual Mode operation is as easy as 1-2-3:
1 - Select an energy level from 2 to 200 Joules.
2 - Charge the unit.
3 - Deliver the shock.
The HeartStart XL charges to its highest energy level in less
than 3 seconds. ALS providers can also perform synchronized
cardioversion and deliver non-invasive pacing therapy.
In AED Mode, the HeartStart XL meets the needs of BLS users
by offering a range of functions from basic AED to AED with
monitoring. BLS clinicians will find these intuitive AED features
supported by straightforward voice prompts and displayed text
messages. The HeartStart XL records a patient summary in either mode of operation. Patient data such as continuous ECG, shocks and alarm violations are stored in the unit's internal memory.
Downloading and reporting data is available by using a data
card. The Event Review Pro data management system allows
authorized users to edit, store, and print reports.
The HeartStart XL is designed to meet a wide variety of
resuscitation and monitoring needs in one lightweight, easy-to use device.