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If the infant starts moving, coughing, or breathing
regularly, place the infant in the recovery position
(Figure 15, page 43)
and keep them as still as
possible until Emergency Services arrive.
CAUTION:
Temporary redness of the skin may occur
where the electrodes were attached. This is not
concerning unless the infant experiences pain, in
which case inform the infant’s healthcare provider so
that the infant can receive the appropriate care.
When finished using the CellAED®, stick the gel side
of the pads together
for at least five seconds
. This
will deactivate the CellAED® defibrillation functions
and audio (voice) prompts.
FIGURE 15: Infant recovery position
viii) When prompted, press the infant button. Press
the infant button a second time to confirm and
enable INFANT MODE.
ix) Follow the audio (voice) prompt instructions
as directed and do not touch the infant unless
instructed to do so.
If the CellAED® heart rhythm analysis determines
that a shock is needed, the audio (voice) prompt
will announce SHOCK ADVISED and then instruct
DO NOT TOUCH PATIENT, followed by STAND
CLEAR FOR SHOCK. Do not touch the patient when
these prompts are heard and whilst the red LED
is illuminated. The CellAED® will advise when to
commence chest compression CPR.
WARNING:
The energy emitted by the CellAED®
can be conducted through the patient or conductive
matter touching the patient. Therefore:
- Do not touch the patient, electrode pads, metal
objects such as a bedframe or stretcher in contact
with the patient, or any other material in contact
with the patient while the shock is being delivered.
These shocks can cause serious harm to user(s) or
bystanders if the instructions are not followed.
- Do not use the CellAED® when the patient is
in or is near a pool of water or on any other
conductive surface(s). Carefully remove the patient
if necessary. Ensure the patient is dry before using
the CellAED®.
When the audio (voice) prompts to begin chest
compression CPR is heard, remove the front electrode
pad and set aside carefully. The CellAED® will issue
an audio metronome to guide the chest compression
rate. Replace the front pad for heart rhythm analysis
when instructed.
DANGER:
Take care to place the electrode pad gel-
side up when removed. Do not touch the exposed
electrode or stick the pad to any object, as this
may contaminate the electroconductive gel and
compromise the performance of the CellAED®.
Continue chest compression CPR until:
- The infant recovers and is breathing normally, or
- Qualified medical help is ready to take over, or
- A healthcare professional instructs you to stop, or
- It is physically impossible to continue.
- The CellAED® advises the user to stop chest
compression CPR.
