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Introducing the AED7000
This chapter provides an introduction to the AED7000 system and presents an
overview of the AED7000 controls, indicators, displays, and prompts. It also
provides instructions for getting the AED7000 ready for use and preparing the unit
for storage.
3.1
Overview of the AED7000 Automatic External Defibrillator
3.1.1
Overview
The AED7000 Automatic External Defibrillator is a safe, easy to use defibrillation
device. The unit is lightweight and mobile and can be used in situations where
there could be several minutes before the arrival of advanced life support (ALS)
personnel.
The AED7000 recognizes ventricular fibrillation and other ventricular tachycardia
and guides operators through the defibrillation process. When properly connected
to a patient who is unconscious, not breathing, and without a pulse, the AED7000
analyzes the patient's heart rhythm, provides text and audio instruction prompts,
determines if a shockable situation exists and if appropriate, automatically arms the
Shock button.
The AED7000 delivers the defibrillation shock through two self-adhesive,
pre-gelled, low-impedance electrode defibrillator pads. The pads, cable, and
connector are sold as disposable kits.
The AED7000 is designed for infrequent use. This term is used to describe a
defibrillator designed to endure less than 2500 discharges.
