Step 4: Post Rescue; Step 4: Post Rescue; Warnings; Warnings - Cardiac Science POWER2HEART AED G3 Automatic 9300A Operation And Service Manual

Note: During CPR mode, the text screen displays a countdown timer, (for Powerheart AED only).
If the patient is conscious and breathing normally, leave the pads on the patient's chest connected to the AED.
Make the patient as comfortable as possible and wait for Advanced Life Support [ALS] personnel to arrive.
C ontinue to follow the voice prompts until the ALS personnel arrive, or proceed as recommended by the
Medical Director.

STEP 4: POST RESCUE

After transferring the patient to ALS personnel, prepare the AED for the next rescue:
1. Retrieve the rescue data stored in the internal memory of the AED by using
RescueLink software installed on a PC (see detailed procedure in the Data
Management section).
2. Erase the internal memory of the AED.
3. Connect a new pair of pads to the AED.
4. Close the lid.
5. Verify that the STATUS INDICATOR on the Powerheart AED handle is GREEN ,
(for Powerheart AED only).

WARNINGS

The following cautions must be observed to prevent problems during the rescue.
DANGER : Fire and Explosion Hazard
Exercise caution when operating the AED close to flammable gases (including concentrated oxygen)
to avoid possible explosion or fire hazard.
WARNING: Shock Hazard
Defibrillation shock current flowing through unwanted pathways is potentially a serious electrical
shock hazard. To avoid this hazard during defibrillation abide by all of the following:
• Do not touch the patient, unless performance of CPR is indicated
• Do not touch metal objects in contact with the patient
• Keep defibrillation pads clear of other pads or metal parts in contact with patient
• Disconnect all non-defibrillator proof equipment from the patient before defibrillation
WARNING: Shock and Possible Equipment Damage
Disconnect all non-defibrillator proof equipment from the patient before defibrillation to prevent
electrical shock and potential damage to the equipment.
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