Cardiac Science Powerheart G5, User Manual

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70-00569-02 G Powerheart® G5 Automated External Defibrillator
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Steps of a Rescue
4: Analyse the ECG
During the analysis phase, you may hear one or more of these prompts:
When the AED prompts… Do this…
Do not touch the patient. Analysing
heart rhythm. Please wait.
The AED begins analysing the
cardiac rhythm of the patient.
1. Do not touch the patient.
2.
Wait for the next prompt.
If the AED prompts… This is the problem… Do this…
Open lid to continue
rescue. The lid of the AED is
closed. Ensure that the lid is fully open.
Press pads firmly to
patient’s bare chest. The pads are not properly
placed or are loose. Ensure that the pads are firmly placed on clean,
dry skin.
Make sure pad connector
is plugged into AED. The pads are
disconnected from
the AED. Ensure that the connector is plugged properly
into the AED.
Analysis interrupted. Stop
patient motion.
The AED restarts the
analysis.
The patient is moving
excessively or there is
strong electromagnetic
emitting equipment
nearby (within 2 metres). Remove the electronic device or stop the
excessive motion.