Philips HeartStart OnSite
Adult Smart Pads – M5071A

Q&A: Know Your HeartStart Onsite SMART Pads Cartridge

When should SMART Pads be replaced?

Philips HeartStart OnSite SMART Pads require replacement after each rescue, or according to the shelf life, which is once every two years.

How do you prevent pad adhesives from drying out?

To prevent adhesives from drying out, be sure not to pull the hard cover of the Pads Cartridge or film seal until the AED is ready to be used. Once the pad adhesives have been exposed, a replacement cartridge will be required.

How can you tell the difference between the Infant/Child SMART Pads Cartridge and the Adult SMART Pads Cartridge?

The Infant/Child Smart Pads Cartridge is easily identifiable from the Adult SMART Pads Cartridge because it is clearly marked with infant/child weight guidelines and a teddy bear icon.

How is AED rescue therapy different for an adult than a child?

Philips HeartStart OnSite SMART Pads are designed to communicate to the defibrillator to reduce the energy of its shock from 150 to 50 Joules (J). Dosage is based on the weight and age guidelines for an Infant/Child in crisis.

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