Deliver Shock - Welch Allyn AED 10 User Manual

User Manual
Analyze the Patient's Heart Rhythm
When the pads are properly applied and connected, the Welch Allyn AED 10 announces
and then automatically analyzes the patient's heart rhythm to determine if a shock is
indicated.
"Analyzing heart rhythm. Do not touch the patient. "
Caution Do not touch or move the patient while the Welch Allyn AED 10 is
analyzing the heart rhythm.
Rhythm analysis takes approximately 8 to 16 seconds. During this time, any movement,
including CPR and patient transport, may interrupt analysis and delay the defibrillation
prompts. Text and voice prompt will alert user if patient or electrodes move:
"Analyzing interrupted. Motion detected. "

Deliver Shock

The Welch Allyn AED 10 will only administer a shock to a patient exhibiting a shockable
cardiac rhythm. All other rhythms are determined "non-shockable" and therefore the
patient is not a candidate for defibrillation.
If it is not a shockable condition, the Welch Allyn AED 10 alerts the user with text and
voice.
"No shock advised. "
If a shockable condition is detected, the Welch Allyn AED 10 alerts the user with text and
voice.
"Shock advised. "
To deliver a shock
1. Make sure the Shock button next to the large number "3" is flashing. This indicates
that the unit is properly charged.
WARNING Make sure no one is touching the patient before you press the Shock
button. Loudly announce, "Stand back! Do not touch the patient. " and look
down the entire length of the patient to ensure there is no contact with a
bystander or conductive surface before pressing the Shock button.
"Stand clear. "
"Shock now. Press the red button now. "
2. Press Shock to deliver a shock.
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