Aed Overview - Cardiac Science Powerheart G5 User Manual

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About the AED
Contents

◆ AED overview ......................................................................................1-1

◆ AED parts ..............................................................................................1-2
◆ The display panel ...............................................................................1-2
◆ Defibrillation pads ............................................................................ 1-3
◆ CPR feedback device ....................................................................... 1-3
◆ Intellisense® battery ........................................................................ 1-3
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).
There are two models available—fully automatic and semi-automatic.
After the defibrillations pads are applied to the patient, the fully
automatic model evaluates the heart rhythm and, if a shockable
rhythm is detected, delivers a shock without any rescuer assistance.
The semi-automatic model evaluates the heart rhythm and requires
the rescuer to press the shock button if a shockable rhythm is
detected. Both models have voice and text instructions that guide
the rescuer through the entire defibrillation process.
Note: Not all configurations described in this document are available
in all areas.
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