Rescue Protocol; Rescue Protocol; Star Biphasic Waveform; Star Biphasic Waveform - Cardiac Science POWER2HEART AED G3 Automatic 9300A Operation And Service Manual

RESCUE PROTOCOL

The AED rescue protocol is consistent with the guidelines recommended by the American Heart Association
(AHA) 1 and the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR).
Upon detecting a shockable cardiac rhythm, the AED advises the operator to press the SHOCK button to deliver
a series of up to 3 defibrillation shocks followed by performing 1 minute of CPR.
The 3 defibrillation shocks are delivered in a pre-programmed sequence.
For the Powerheart AED G3 Automatic, upon detecting a shockable rhythm, the AED will automatically deliver a
series of up to 3 defibrillation shocks followed by performing 1 minute of CPR.
Note: The standard CPR protocol can be modified from 60 seconds in MDLink, for example to the
European protocol which is from 60 to 180 seconds. When the first analysis is non-shockable, this
time is used. Otherwise the CPR interval will be one minute.

STAR BIPHASIC WAVEFORM

The STAR Biphasic Waveform is designed to measure the patient's impedance and deliver
a customized shock. This allows the delivery of an optimized energy level to each patient.
The energy levels for the Powerheart AED are available in three different defibrillation shock
configurations. See table on next page and page 48 for additional information. The
FirstSave AED is available in Protocol 5 only. See next page.

STAR BIPHASIC ENERGY PROTOCOLS FOR POWERHEART AED

Cardiac Science's patented STAR
is customized to each patient's needs based upon a patient's thoracic impedance. This customization adjusts
for the unique physical differences between patients. The range of impedance over which the device will
deliver a shock is 25-180 Ohms. The Powerheart AED comes equipped with five different FDA cleared
biphasic energy protocols.
The operator, with guidance, direction and implementation from its designated AED program Medical Director,
may select from one of these five protocols when placing the Powerheart AED into service. The Powerheart AEDs
factory default energy protocol is 200-300-300 Joule (J) escalating Variable Energy (VE). The first shock is
delivered within the range of 140J-250J (200J nominal). Subsequent shocks are delivered within a range of
190J-360J (300J nominal). The FirstSave AED is provided with Protocol 5 (200-200-200J escalating VE) only.
See next page.
1 "Guidelines 2000 for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care" American Heart Association; 2000. Suppl.
Circulation 102(8). August 22, 2000.
2 The ultra-low current, low current and high current shocks are variable energy. The actual energy is determined by the patient's impedance.
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