Cardiac Science Powerheart G5, User Manual

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70-00569-02 G Powerheart® G5 Automated External Defibrillator
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About the AED
Defibrillation pads
The AED comes with defibrillation pads installed. Pads are stored in a ready-to-use, sealed package.
Pads are self-adhesive with an attached cable and connector for power and ECG transmission. Pads
are disposable: discard after use in a rescue.
The pads have a limited shelf life and should not be used beyond the expiry date. Always keep a
fresh, unopened pair of pads plugged into the AED.
The AED can identify the pad type and expiry date. The AED is compatible with these types of
pad:
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XELAED001 defibrillation pads
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XELAED002 defibrillation pads with CPR Device
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XELAED003 paediatric defibrillation pads
When the patient is 8 years of age or younger or weighs 25 kg (55 pounds) or less, use the AED
with paediatric defibrillation pads, if available. See the instructions for use accompanying
paediatric pads to replace preinstalled pads with paediatric pads.
DO NOT delay therapy to determine the patient's exact age or weight.
Contact Cardiac Science Customer Services to order replacement pads.
Important: Paediatric pads are not to be pre-connected to the AED. Follow the instructions for use
provided with paediatric pads. See Warnings and cautions on page 3-4 for important safety
information.
CPR device
The CPR device is about the size of the palm of your hand. Its non-slip surface
and shape transfers the rescuer’s compressions to the patient’s chest. The CPR
device (included with optional Adult defibrillation pads with CPR device)
measures the depth and rate of chest compressions. The AED uses this
information to help to guide the appropriate compression rate and compression
depth during CPR.
Note: Use of the CPR device is optional.
If you do not use the CPR device, place it on a surface next to the patient. DO NOT
attempt to detach the device from its cable.
Contact Cardiac Science Customer Services to order the Adult defibrillation pads with CPR device.