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Week 11: Healthcare Device

Develop a document on a “hypothetical healthcare device” that would probably be


necessary in the nursing practice in the Philippines containing the following information:
o Device name
o Picture/ Draft
o Rationale
o Functions/ Features
o Implications to Clinical Practice

HeartStart FRx Defibrillator

Rationale- The device will generate a controlled shock to the patient through
multifunctional defibrillator to restore the patient's normal heart beating.
Functions/ Features- for emergency responders to managed abnormal heart rhythm the
most common indication of sudden loss of cardiac function and pulseless rapid
heartbeat.
Implication to Clinical Practice - uses two stimulation electrodes sensors positioned on
the patient's chest to provide the patient with electrical activity of the heart. Sensor
detects irregular heartbeat, and can warn the user that "shock" from the defibrillator to
restore regular heart pumping is necessary. It provides voice and text commands to
guide the user to a process like cardiopulmonary resuscitation. It’s an essential in the
nursing practice considering that it help in by having an intuitive step by step voice
instructions, help guide basic live support while treating suspected cardiac arrest.
https://www.philips.com.ph/healthcare/product/HC861304/heartstart-frx-aed

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