Chapter 1 Product Overview; Defibrillation; Defibrillation Modes; Semiautomatic Mode Defibrillation And Cpr Monitoring - ZOLL aed pro Operator's Manual

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Defibrillation

The AED Pro unit uses the ZOLL Rectilinear Biphasic™ waveform and ZOLL single-use
defibrillation electrode pads for defibrillation.
Escalating energy levels for the first three shocks are preconfigured into the unit for adult and
pediatric patients. (The unit selects the appropriate levels by detecting the type of defibrillation
electrode pads in use.) After the first three shocks, all subsequent shocks are delivered at the
same energy as the third shock.
The factory default energy levels in joules are as follows:
Adult
Pediatric
For more information, refer to Appendix C, "Configurable Settings".

Defibrillation Modes

The AED Pro unit can be manufactured to run in one of three defibrillation modes:
Semiautomatic Mode Defibrillation with CPR Monitoring
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Manual Mode Defibrillation
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Semiautomatic Mode Defibrillation with CPR Monitoring and Manual Mode Override
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Semiautomatic Mode Defibrillation and CPR Monitoring

When the AED Pro unit is configured to run in semiautomatic mode or semiautomatic mode
with manual mode override, the unit starts up in semiautomatic mode unless an AED Pro ECG
cable is attached to the unit.
In semiautomatic mode, the unit analyzes the patient's ECG through the defibrillation electrode
pads attached to the patient. If the unit detects a shockable rhythm, it automatically charges to
the appropriate (preconfigured) energy level. Once the defibrillator is fully charged, the Shock
button begins flashing. The unit also emits a charge-ready tone, and directs the rescuer to press
the Shock button to deliver therapy. In semiautomatic mode, the rescuer must deliver the shock
within 30 seconds of full charge, otherwise the defibrillator automatically disarms itself, and
the unit resumes ECG analysis.
After delivering a shock, the unit continues analyzing the patient's ECG, guiding the rescuer to
perform CPR or to deliver additional shocks, if needed.
The unit also provides CPR monitoring if ZOLL CPR-D•padz
defibrillation electrodes are attached. CPR-D•padz and CPR stat•padz include a sensor to
monitor the rescuer's chest compression rate and depth. The compression data enables the unit
to guide the rescuer to perform effective CPR. The unit can be preconfigured to prompt the
rescuer to perform a period of CPR before the first ECG analysis cycle begins.
For more information, refer to Chapter 3, "Semiautomatic Mode".
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