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Powerheart® AED G3 Pro 9300P
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How to Perform a Rescue
AED operating modes
The AED has three operating modes. The AED is pre-set to AED
mode, but the user can change the mode during a rescue. The energy
delivered is determined by the Medical Director and programmed into
the AED prior to the rescue.
AED mode (default)
For patients exhibiting signs of sudden cardiac arrest. Once
defibrillation electrodes are placed on the patient, the AED analyzes the
heart rhythm. If a shockable rhythm is detected, the AED
automatically charges to the pre-set variable energy protocol and
prompts rescuer to press the Shock button to deliver therapy.
Manual mode
For patients exhibiting signs of sudden cardiac arrest. Once the
defibrillation electrodes are placed on the patient, a trained ALS rescuer
may wish to read the ECG display to determine whether or not a shock
is required. This mode is activated by pushing the manual button once
then again to confirm; the device will begin charging. If the rescuer
deems that the rhythm is shockable, therapy can be delivered by
pressing the Shock button. Then, the AED reverts back to AED mode.
By entering this mode, the rescuer is taking responsibility to identify a
shockable rhythm and to administer a shock.
Remain in Manual Mode—This optional mode can be enabled using
MDLink software. With Remain in Manual Mode enabled and the
user enters manual mode, the AED will remain in manual mode and
not revert to the AED mode.
ECG Monitoring mode
For patients who require basic ECG monitoring. Non-diagnostic ECG
patient monitoring can be activated by inserting the ECG patient
monitoring cable into the electrode socket on the AED, connecting the
3-lead patient cables to the specialized ECG electrodes and placement
as directed onto the patient. Should the AED detect a shockable
rhythm, defibrillation electrodes should be placed on the patient and
the connector should be plugged into the electrode socket on the AED
to enable a defibrillation shock.
