Cardiac Science Powerheart AED G3 Plus 9390A, Operator'S And Service Manual

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Version 112-2025-109 B Instructions For Use 4-3
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CAUTION: Moving the Patient During a Rescue
During a rescue attempt, excessive jostling or moving of the patient may cause
AEDs to improperly analyze the patient’s cardiac rhythm. Stop all motion or
vibration before attempting a rescue.
Step 1: Patient Preparation
Determine that the patient is over 8 years of age or weighs more than 55
pounds (25 kg) and is both:
◆ Unresponsive
◆ Not breathing
Open the AED lid and wait until the LEDs are lit. The AED will prompt
“Stay Calm. Follow these voice instructions. Make sure 911 is called now.”
The AED will prompt “Begin by Exposing the Patient’s Bare Chest and
Torso. Remove or Cut Clothing if Needed.” Remove clothing from the
patient’s chest. Ensure the skin site is clean and dry. Dry the patient’s chest
and shave excessive hair if necessary.
Note: When the patient is a child under 8 years of age or weighs less than
55 lbs (25kg), the AED should be used with the Model 9730 Pediatric
Attenuated Defibrillation Pads. Therapy should not be delayed to determine
the patient’s exact age or weight. See the directions for use accompanying
pediatric pads for procedure on changing adult pads to pediatric.
Step 2: Place Pads
The AED will prompt “When Patient’s Chest and Torso are Exposed,
Remove Square Foil Package from Lid of AED. Tear Open Foil Package
Across Dotted Line and Remove Pads.” Keep the pads connected to the AED,
tear the package along the dotted line and remove the pads from the
package. Leave the package attached to the pad wires.