Cardiac Science Powerheart G5, User Manual

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70-00569-02 G Powerheart® G5 Automated External Defibrillator
Steps of a Rescue
2-2
1: Assess the patient
Determine whether
the patient is more
than 8 years of age
or weighs more than
25 kg (55 pounds)
and is both:
◆
Unresponsive
◆
Not breathing or not breathing normally
DO NOT delay therapy to determine the
patient’s exact age or weight.
CALL EMERGENCY MEDICAL
SERVICES!
Note: 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 directions for use that
accompany the paediatric pads to replace
adult pads with paediatric pads.
2: Prepare the patient
1.
Place the AED
next to the patient.
Note: The normal
use for the AED is
with it lying
horizontally.
2.
Open the AED lid.
3.
Remove the clothing from the patient’s chest.
4.
Ensure that the patient’s skin is clean
and dry.
5.
Dry the patient’s chest and shave excessive
hair if necessary.