C
HAPTER
4
A
DVISORY
D
EFIBRILLATION
4–4
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Press the
ANALYZE
button to begin the analysis of the patient’s ECG rhythm and to determine
if a shockable rhythm is present.
An
ANALYZING ECG
message is displayed for 6 to 12 seconds while the patient’s ECG is
analyzed. Once the analysis is completed, the unit indicates whether or not a shock is advised.
The analysis normally consists of three consecutive 3-second ECG rhythm analyses. If at least
two of the three analyses determine that the patient has a shockable rhythm, the unit
automatically charges to the preconfigured energy level and prompts the operator to shock the
patient. If two or more of the three 3-second ECG analyses do not detect a shockable rhythm,
the unit alerts the operator that no shock is advised.
WARNING!
ECG rhythm analysis does not warn of patient asystole, which is not a shockable
rhythm.
When a nonshockable rhythm is detected, the unit displays a
NO SHOCK ADV.
message.
Follow the local protocols to continue CPR or other life support, and re-analyze the ECG at
appropriate intervals.
Note:
When a nonshockable rhythm is detected, the R Series does not prevent the user from
manually defibrillating the patient.
When a shockable rhythm is detected (ventricular fibrillation or wide-complex tachycardia
with heart rate > 150), one of the following occur:
•
Units with the automatic charge option enabled automatically charge to the preconfigured or
user selected energy setting.
ANALYZING ECG
Code
Marker
00:01
ECG
Param
Sync
On/Off
Alarms
Options
Report
Data
DEFIB 120J SEL.
Sync
On/Off
00:01
ECG
NO SHOCK ADV.
Alarms
Param
Options
Code
Marker
Report
Data
