Cardiac Science Powerheart G5, User Manual

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Powerheart® G5 Automated External Defibrillator 70-00569-02 G 1-1
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About the AED
Contents
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AED overview 1-1
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AED parts 1-2
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The display panel 1-3
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Defibrillation pads 1-4
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CPR device 1-4
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Intellisense® battery 1-5
This section describes the parts of the AED and its optional features for use in rescues.
AED overview
The Powerheart G5 automated external defibrillator (AED) is designed for treating life-threatening
heart beat irregularities, such as ventricular fibrillation, that cause Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA).
There are two models available—fully automatic and semi-automatic. After the defibrillation pads
are applied to the patient, the fully automatic model evaluates the heart rhythm and, if a shockable
rhythm is detected, delivers a shock without any rescuer assistance. The semi-automatic model
evaluates the heart rhythm and requires the rescuer to press the shock button if a shockable rhythm
is detected. Both models have voice and text instructions that guide the rescuer through the entire
defibrillation process.
Note: Not all of the configurations described in this document are available in all areas.