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Rescue Life - User Manual Rev. 3.1
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DEFIBRILLATION THERAPY
GENERAL INFORMATION FOR PROFESSIONAL USER
Defibrillation is only one aspect of the medical care required to resuscitate a patient
with a shockable.
A direct current defibrillator applies a brief, intense pulse of electricity to the heart
muscle. The RESCUE LIFE defibrillator/monitor delivers this energy through disposable
pads, standard pa
ddles or internal paddles applied to the patient’s chest.
Successful resuscitation is associated to the length of time between the onset of a heart
rhythm that does not circulate blood (ventricular fibrillation, pulseless ventricular
tachycardia) and defibrillation. The American Heart Association has identified the
following as critical links in the chain of survival from cardiac arrest:
Early access
Early CPR by first responders or bystanders
Early defibrillation
Early advanced life support
ECG rhythm. Depending on the situation, other supportive measures may include:
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
Administration of supplemental oxygen
Drug therapy
The physical state of the patient may affect the likelihood of successful defibrillation.
Thus, failure to resuscitate a patient is not a reliable indicator of defibrillator
performance. Patients will often exhibit a muscular reaction (like a jump or a twitch)
during an energy transfer. The absence of such a response is not a reliable indicator of
actual energy delivery or device performance. For further information, refer to the
booklet, Defibrillation: What You Should Know.