Cardiac Science Powerheart G5, User Manual

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Powerheart® G5 Automated External Defibrillator 70-00569-02 G 2-5
5: Deliver a shock
5: Deliver a shock
When the AED is charged, it continues to analyse the patient's heart rhythm. If the rhythm
changes and a shock is no longer needed, the AED prompts, “Rhythm changed. Shock cancelled.”
When the AED prompts… Do this…
Shock advised. Do not touch the
patient. Ensure that no one is touching
the patient.
Automatic model:
Shock will be delivered in 3, 2, 1.
The AED delivers the defibrillation
shock automatically.
Semi-automatic model:
When the AED is ready to deliver
a defibrillation shock, the Shock
button flashes.
Press the red flashing button
to deliver shock.
Automatic model:
Ensure that no one is touching
the patient.
Semi-automatic model:
Press the Shock button.
If you do not press the Shock
button within 30 seconds of
hearing the prompt, the AED
disarms the charge and
prompts you to start CPR.
After the AED delivers the
defibrillation shock:
Shock delivered.
Wait for the next prompt.
It is now safe to touch the patient.
Give CPR as instructed. Begin CPR.