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Cardiac Science Powerheart G5 User Manual

Automated external defibrillator (aed)
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  • Page 1 Cardiac Science Powerheart G5 AED Manual Get an original copy of the Cardiac Science Powerheart G5 AED Manual for manufacturer information about service, available accessories and how to use and maintain your device.
  • Page 2 User’s Guide Cardiac Science Powerheart® Automated External Defibrillator 70-01704-01 B...
  • Page 4 SER’S UIDE OWERHEART® UTOMATED XTERNAL EFIBRILLATOR 70-01704-01 B...
  • Page 5 Names and data used in the examples are fictitious unless otherwise noted. Trademark Information Cardiac Science, the Shielded Heart logo, Powerheart, STAR‚ Intellisense‚ Rescue Ready‚ RescueCoach‚ and RHYTHMx are trademarks or registered trademarks of Cardiac Science Corporation. All other product and company names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Appendix B: Technical Data 4: Analyze the ECG ....................2-3 5: Deliver a shock ....................2-3 Powerheart G5 parameters ................B-1 6: Give CPR ....................... 2-4 Defibrillation pads ....................B-3 7: Prepare the AED for the next rescue ............2-4 Intellisense®...
  • Page 7 70-01704-01 B Powerheart® G5 Automated External Defibrillator...

  • Page 8: Aed Overview

    This section describes parts of the AED and the optional features for use in rescues. AED overview The Powerheart G5 automated external defibrillator (AED) is designed for treating life-threatening heart beat irregularities, such as ventricular fibrillation, that cause Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA).

  • Page 9: Aed Parts

    About the AED AED parts Pad expiration window Rescue Ready® status indicator Battery compartment (on bottom) Pad package holders Latch (press to open) Speaker Pad socket/USB port Display (details below) AED is not Rescue Ready. AED is Rescue Ready. Rescue Ready technology assesses the AED, battery, and pads to ensure they are ready to perform a rescue.

  • Page 10: Defibrillation Pads

    DO NOT attempt to detach the device from its cable. if available. See the instructions for use accompanying pediatric Contact Cardiac Science Customer Care to order the preinstalled pads pads to replace preinstalled pads with pediatric pads. DO NOT with CPR feedback device.
  • Page 11 About the AED 70-01704-01 B Powerheart® G5 Automated External Defibrillator...
  • Page 12 Steps to a Rescue These are the general steps in performing a rescue: 1: Assess the patient (page 2-2) 2: Prepare the patient (page 2-2) 3: Place the defibrillation pads (page 2-2) 4: Analyze the patient’s ECG (page 2-3) 5: Deliver a defibrillation shock (page 2-3) 6: Give CPR (page 2-4) 7: Prepare the AED for the next rescue (page 2-4) Powerheart®...

  • Page 13: Assess The Patient

    6. Place the pad on the other location on the chest. on pads. ” Note: Cardiac Science’s standard defibrillation pads are non-polarized and can be placed in either position as shown on the pad package. The package itself can be left attached to the defibrillation pads wires.

  • Page 14: Analyze The Ecg

    Steps to a Rescue 4: Analyze the ECG Do this… When the AED prompts… 1. Do not touch the patient. “Do not touch the patient! Analyzing heart rhythm. Please wait. ” 2. Wait for the next prompt. The AED begins analyzing the cardiac rhythm of the patient.

  • Page 15: Give Cpr

    Steps to a Rescue 6: Give CPR After the AED delivers a shock or detects a non-shockable rhythm, it enters CPR mode. When the AED prompts… Do this… “If needed, perform CPR as instructed. ” Perform CPR according to the prompts. Follow the countdown timer on the text display.

  • Page 16: Indications For Use

    Safety Contents ◆ Indications for use ................3-1 ◆ Safety alert descriptions ..............3-1 ◆ Warnings and cautions ..............3-1 ◆ Symbols and labels ................3-3 Before operating the AED, become familiar with the various safety alerts in this section. Safety alerts identify potential hazards using symbols and words to explain what could potentially harm you, the patient, or the AED.
  • Page 17 Remove the battery when discharged. Use of accessories or cables other than those specified, with Do not drop the battery. the exception of accessories and cables sold by Cardiac Science Corporation as replacement parts for internal components, CAUTION. Battery disposal...

  • Page 18: Symbols And Labels

    Using batteries, pads, cables, or optional equipment other than such as soapy water, denatured ethanol, or 91% isopropyl those approved by Cardiac Science may cause the AED to func- alcohol to avoid damage to the metal connectors. tion improperly during a rescue; therefore Cardiac Science does CAUTION.

  • Page 19: Manufacturer's Weee Compliance Instructions

    Symbol Description Symbol Description Manufacturer. Product model number. Lot number. Date of manufacture, year, month and day. Dispose of properly in accordance with all state, YYYY-MM-DD province, and country regulations. Use pads by the date shown. Recycle cardboard according to local law. Latex free.

  • Page 20: Dual Languages

    Dual languages The Powerheart G5 provides the option to choose between two languages in selected models. This allows for the user, at any point during the rescue, to change between the two languages. The AED provides all prompts in the chosen language. The prompt language resets to the default when the lid closes.

  • Page 21: Cpr Behavior Types

    AED Features CPR behavior types AED device history and rescue data recording The AED includes optional settings for configuring the style of CPR. Combining the prompting levels and CPR behavior types, AEDs can The AED can store up to 90 minutes of data in its internal memory. be configured in many ways.

  • Page 22: Self-Tests

    Troubleshooting Contents ◆ Self-tests ....................5-1 ◆ Troubleshooting of indicators ............. 5-2 ◆ Maintenance and service messages .......... 5-3 ◆ Diagnostic mode messages ............5-4 This section presents information about AED diagnostics self-tests, troubleshooting of indicator lights, and descriptions of maintenance and diagnostic messages.

  • Page 23: Troubleshooting Of Indicators

    Enter Diagnostic mode for more information (see Diagnostic mode indicator are red. messages on page 5-4). Contact Cardiac Science Technical Support or your local representative. Pads indicator is lit. Ensure that the pads are connected securely to the AED.

  • Page 24: Maintenance And Service Messages

    AED. Resume the rescue. plugged into Service Re- SERVICE REQUIRED The AED detects a condition that can prevent the Contact Cardiac Science Technical Support quired. Contact CONTACT TECH SUPPORT AED from continuing a rescue. or your local representative immediately.

  • Page 25: Diagnostic Mode Messages

    The AED enters Diagnostic mode. Not applicable Mode SERVICE REQUIRED The AED detects a condition that can prevent the Contact Cardiac Science Technical Support CONTACT TECH SUPPORT AED from continuing a rescue. or your local representative immediately. EXTREMELY LOW BATTERY The battery charge is too low to support a rescue.

  • Page 26: Periodic Maintenance

    If no prompts are heard or they continue after the lid is closed, the display is not readable, or the Rescue Ready indicator remains red, there may be an issue with the AED. Contact Cardiac Science Tech- nical Support, or outside the U.S., your local representative.

  • Page 27: Cleaning And Care

    3. Close the lid. Check the AED case for signs of stress: If you find cracks or other signs of stress, contact Cardiac Science Technical Support, or outside the U.S., your local representative. 70-01704-01 B Powerheart® G5 Automated External Defibrillator...

  • Page 28: Start Up

    RescueCoach Voice and Text Prompts ™ Contents ◆ Start up ....................A-1 ◆ Pads placement .................A-2 ◆ Pads prompts ..................A-3 ◆ Analysis ....................A-3 ◆ Delivering therapy - G5 semi-automatic ........A-3 ◆ Delivering therapy - G5 automatic ..........A-4 ◆ CPR ......................A-5 ◆ CPR feedback device (optional) ..........A-6 ◆...

  • Page 29: Pads Placement

    RescueCoach™ Voice and Text Prompts Table A-2: Pads placement Text display Prompt level Line 1 Voice prompt Line 2 Situation Begin by exposing patient’s BARE PATIENT’S CHEST Prompts the rescuer to remove patient clothing. bare chest. REMOVE ALL CLOTHING Remove or cut clothing if BARE PATIENT’S CHEST Prompts the rescuer to remove patient clothing.

  • Page 30: Pads Prompts

    RescueCoach™ Voice and Text Prompts Table A-3: Pads prompts Text display Prompt level Line 1 Voice prompt Line 2 Situation Pediatric Pads Connected PEDIATRIC Notifies rescuer that the pediatric pads are connected PADS to the AED. Make sure pad connector is CHECK CONNECTOR Prompts when defibrillation pads connector is not plugged into AED...

  • Page 31: Delivering Therapy - G5 Automatic

    RescueCoach™ Voice and Text Prompts Table A-5: Delivering therapy - G5 semi-automatic (continued) Text display Prompt level Line 1 Voice prompt Line 2 Situation Shock not delivered. SHOCK NOT DELIVERED Plays for either of these situations: • The SHOCK button is not pressed within 30 seconds of the AED giving the “Press red flashing button...
  • Page 32 RescueCoach™ Voice and Text Prompts Table A-7: CPR Text display Prompt level Line 1 Voice prompt Line 2 Situation If needed, perform IF NEEDED If the AED detects a nonshockable rhythm, prompts compressions as instructed. GIVE COMPRESSIONS rescuer to prepare to provide compressions-only CPR. Give compressions as GIVE COMPRESSIONS Prompts rescuer to prepare to provide compressions-...

  • Page 33: Cpr Feedback Device (Optional)

    RescueCoach™ Voice and Text Prompts Table A-8: CPR feedback device (optional) Text display Prompt level Line 1 Voice prompt Line 2 Situation Remove green square package REMOVE GREEN SQUARE Prompts at the beginning of a CPR session. The green from lid of AED. PACKAGE FROM AED LID package contains the CPR device.

  • Page 34: Data Transfer

    RescueCoach™ Voice and Text Prompts Table A-9: Data transfer Text display Prompt level Line 1 Voice prompt Line 2 Situation Communications mode COMMUNICATIONS MODE Played when AED enters Communications mode. DO NOT DISCONNECT Prompts when data is transferred between the AED and the flash drive.

  • Page 35: Language Selection

    RescueCoach™ Voice and Text Prompts Table A-10: Language selection Text display Prompt level Line 1 Voice prompt Line 2 Situation ENGLISH On multi-lingual AED models only: appears above a button on the display panel. Press the button to switch the prompting language (both audio and text) to this language.

  • Page 36: Powerheart G5 Parameters

    Deployments in the conditions described above are Operating* • Temperature: 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F) covered under the Cardiac Science AED warranty, battery performance replacement • Humidity: 10% to 95% (non-condensing) guarantee, electrode warranty through expiration date and Cardiac Science indemni- fication agreement.
  • Page 37 Type Detail Waveform STAR® Biphasic Cardiac Science AEDs have been designed and manufactured to conform to the highest standards of safety and performance includ- Impedance 25 Ω to 175 Ω ing electromagnetic compatibility (EMC). This AED and defibrillation...

  • Page 38: Defibrillation Pads

    Technical Data Table 4: Applicable standards (continued) Table 7: Pediatric defibrillation pads (model XELAED003) Type Detail Parameter Detail Shipping and ISTA Procedure 2A Type Pre-gelled, self-adhesive, disposable, non-polar- transportation ized (identical pads, which can be placed in either position) defibrillation pads Sensitivity and •...
  • Page 39 Technical Data 70-01704-01 B Powerheart® G5 Automated External Defibrillator...

  • Page 40: Rhythmx® Aed Ecg Analysis Algorithm

    The analysis is delayed or aborted in these cases. The waveform generated by the Cardiac Science AED is a biphasic ◆ The AED can detect or reject pulses from an implanted truncated exponential waveform. The waveform complies with the pacemaker.
  • Page 41 ECG Analysis Algorithm and Rescue Waveform Waveform and energy levels for preinstalled Waveform and energy levels for pediatric defibrillation pads (Model number XELAED001) defibrillation pads Table C-1: Ultra-low variable energy waveform Table C-4: Ultra-low variable energy waveform (all values are typical) (all values are typical) Phase 1 Phase 2...

  • Page 42: Recommended Separation Distances Between Portable And Mobile Rf Communications Equipment And The Aed

    Electromagnetic Emissions Standards Compliance Contents ◆ Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration—electromagnetic emissions ........D-1 ◆ Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration—electromagnetic immunity ........D-1 ◆ Recommended separation distances between portable and mobile RF communications equipment and the AED .....................D-3 Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration—electromagnetic emissions The AED is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of the AED should assure that it is used in such an environment.
  • Page 43 Electromagnetic Emissions Standards Compliance Compliance Electromagnetic Immunity test IEC 60601 test level level enviroment —guidance Voltage dips, short <5% U Not applicable interruptions and (>95% dip in U voltage variations for 0.5 cycle on power supply 40% U input lines (60% dip in U 61000-4-11 for 5 cycles...

  • Page 44: Recommended Separation Distances

    Electromagnetic Emissions Standards Compliance Recommended separation distances between portable and mobile RF com- munications equipment and the AED The AED is intended for use in an electromagnetic environment in which radiated RF disturbances are controlled. The customer or the user of the AED can help prevent electromagnetic interference by maintaining a minimum distance between portable and mobile RF communications equipment (transmitters) and the AED as recommended below, according to the maximum output power...
  • Page 45 Electromagnetic Emissions Standards Compliance 70-01704-01 B Powerheart® G5 Automated External Defibrillator...
  • Page 46 ◆ Manufacturer’s WEEE compliance instructions ......E-1 Manufacturer’s WEEE compliance instructions Pursuant to European Community Directive 2002/96/EC (effective: February 2003), Cardiac Science Corporation is committed to minimizing the disposal of WEEE as unsorted municipal waste. European Community-based Users of the WEEE medical device con-...
  • Page 47 Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive Compliance 70-01704-01 B Powerheart® G5 Automated External Defibrillator...

  • Page 48: For How Long?

    ◆ If the warranty period has expired: ..........F-2 Cardiac Science Corporation (“Cardiac Science”) warrants to the original purchaser that its AEDs and stated battery operating life will be free of any defect in material and workmanship according to the terms and conditions of this Limited Warranty (“Limited Warranty”).

  • Page 49: What This Warranty Does Not Cover:

    Upon completion of the repair, the terms flood, war or acts of God. Cardiac Science makes no warranty claim as and conditions of this Limited Warranty shall apply to such repair or to the compatibility of Cardiac Science products with any non-Cardiac replacement product for a period of 90 days.
  • Page 50 Notes Powerheart® G5 Automated External Defibrillator 70-01704-01 B...
  • Page 51 Notes 70-01704-01 B Powerheart® G5 Automated External Defibrillator...
  • Page 52 Notes Powerheart® G5 Automated External Defibrillator 70-01704-01 B...
  • Page 53 Cardiac Science Corporation • N7 W22025 Johnson Drive, Waukesha, WI 53186 USA • 262-953-3500 • US toll-free 800-426-0337 • Fax: 262-953-3499 • care@cardiacscience.com Technical Support • (US) Fax: 262-798-5236 • techsupport@cardiacscience.com • (International) internationalservice@cardiacscience.com Cardiac Science, the Shielded Heart logo, Powerheart, STAR, Intellisense, Rescue Ready, RescueCoach, and RHYTHMx are trademarks of Cardiac Science Corporation.

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