Section 4: Rescue
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Note: The electrodes are self-adhesive and ready to apply.
5.
With a firm, steady pull, carefully peel one electrode away from the
release liner.
6.
Place the electrode with the adhesive side on the patient’s skin on the
upper right chest, placing the top of the electrode on the collarbone,
as shown in the drawing. Avoid placing the electrode directly over the
sternum.
7.
With a firm, steady pull, carefully peel the other electrode away from
the release liner.
8.
Place the other electrode on the lower left chest, placing the bottom
on the lower margin of the rib cage.
Note: Standard defibrillation electrodes can be placed in either position
as shown on the electrode package. When using pacing/monitoring
electrodes, refer to the placement instructions on the pacing/
monitoring electrode package.
9.
When the electrodes are placed, the voice prompt will say,
“Do not
touch patient. Analyzing rhythm”
. If the electrodes become
disconnected from the Survivalink AED or the patient, the voice
prompt will say,
“Check electrodes”
. Check the following:
a
. Make sure the electrodes are firmly placed on clean dry skin.
b
. Electrode cables are securely plugged into the Survivalink AED.
Energy can only be delivered to the electrodes after the electrodes are
properly placed, the “Rescue” indicator is flashing, and the Survivalink
AED is sounding a continuous charged tone.
Ensure the patient is not being moved while the Survivalink AED is
analyzing because this may cause incorrect rhythm analysis.
Survivalink AED Analyzes Rhythm
As soon as the Survivalink AED detects proper electrode placement, the
voice prompt will say,
“
Do not touch patient. Analyzing rhythm.
”
The
Survivalink AED will begin to analyze the cardiac rhythm of the patient.
