1. The current U.S. survival rate for Sudden Cardiac Arrest is less than 5%.

2. The likelihood of successful resuscitation decreases by approximately 10% with every minute that passes.

3. An additional 40,000 lives could be saves each year in the U.S. alone with widespread access to defibrillators.

Power to Save a Life

Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is one of the leading causes of death in the United States, striking more than 340,000 victims each year. More people die from SCA than from breast cancer, prostate cancer, house fires, hand guns, traffics accidents, and AIDS combined. SCA can happen to anyone, anytime, anywhere and sometimes in extreme conditions. In the hands of those who get there first, Philips© HeartStart FRx Defibrillator provides the power to save a life.

The Philips© HeartStart FRx Defibrillator is designed to be easy to use, portable, rugged, and reliable for those who get there first. On the field with students and athletes, on the scene with law enforcement, on the job with employees, the the FRx Defibrillator is the solution for treating SCA from ventricular fibrillation in environments and conditions too demanding for many other defibrillators. Drummond Uniform Service even provides training on how to use them.

-Philips© HeartStart FRx Defibrillator comes with pre-connected SMART pads for adults and children. Pre-connected SMART Pads saves valuable time in an emergency as well as eliminating the expense of having to purchase different pads for different patient types.

- Wireless Data Transfer  provides a mobile, wireless solution for data management using the Palm® handheld platform. It features an infrared data port for easy transmission of information without cables or hardwire compatibility issues.

- Infant/Child Key allows you to simply insert into the FRx to signal to the device that you are treating an infant or a child. The defibrillator adjusts to provide special pads placement, CPR instructions and reduce the shock energy to a level more appropriate for a smaller person. Easy to use icons walk you through the process.

-Philips© HeartStart FRx Defibrillator offers the industry’s first and only CPR Coaching feature for use on adults and children. CPR coaching reminds the responder of CPR basics through detailed voice instructions. In an emergency, following the 3 step process along with coached CPR provides the responder with the capability to save a life without being a medical professional.

-         Patented Quick Shock, Philips© HeartStart FRx Defibrillator is the fastest in class at delivering a shock after CPR. Shock success could depend on the time from compression to shock delivery according to The American Heart Association.

-         Philips© HeartStart FRx Defibrillator is exceptionally rugged. Designed to surpass rigorous testing requirements, the FRx withstands jetting water, loads up to 500 lbs, and one-meter drop onto concrete.

Philips© HeartStart FRx Defibrillator is powered by an easy to install, four year battery. The device’s automated daily, weekly, and monthly self-tests check the pads readiness, and verify functionality and calibration of circuits and systems. With over 85 tests, the  maintenance-free. The blinking green “Ready” light assures you that the device is ready for use.

If you feel the Philips© HeartStart FRx Defibrillator may be right for your environment, please contact Drummond Uniform Service at 1-888-455-7722 for more details. We offer training on how to use the device. We also offer CPR training and certification through the American Red Cross*. Our specialists are trained to make your environment a safer place to be.