Frequently Asked Questions - Cardiac Science POWER2HEART AED G3 Automatic 9300A Operation And Service Manual

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1. Q: Can I give CPR while the AED is analyzing?
A: No. As with all AEDs, the operator should stop CPR compressions during the analysis phase.
2. Q: Can I transport the victim while the AED is analyzing?
A: No. Vehicle motion may cause noise artifacts that could interfere with proper cardiac rhythm
analysis. Stop the vehicle when cardiac rhythm analysis is necessary.
3. Q: Do I need to prepare the chest prior to pad application?
A: Special preparation is not usually necessary. The chest should be as clean, dry, and as oil free as
possible. Follow your Medical Director's instruction.
4. Q: What happens if the battery is low when I begin a rescue?
A: When the battery indicator is red, the AED issues a "Battery Low" prompt once; however, the AED is
still capable of delivering approximately 9 more defibrillation shocks.
When the AED is not capable of delivering any more shocks, it continuously repeats the "Battery Low"
prompt. To continue the rescue attempt, leave the lid open and replace the battery. When the
battery replacement takes longer than 60 seconds, the first rescue is terminated and the AED will
begin to record the events from then on as a separate rescue.
5. Q: How do I set the AED internal clock?
A: Set the clock by using the RescueLink Software Program and a PC. See Setting the AED Internal
Clock in Chapter 3.
6. Q: What happens if I close the lid in the middle of a rescue attempt?
A: If you close the lid during a rescue, you must re-open the lid within 15 seconds to continue the
rescue. You will hear the prompt, "Open Lid to Continue Rescue. " If the lid remains closed for more
than 15 seconds, a new rescue will initiate when the lid is reopened.
Note: If the lid is closed during a rescue while the pads are connected to the patient,
the STATUS INDICATOR may turn RED , (for Powerheart AED only). When the lid is
reopened, however, the rescue may be continued even though the STATUS INDICATOR
remains RED .
7. Q: My AED is sounding an audible alert. Why? How do I stop it?
A: The audible alert indicates that the self-test detected a need for maintenance or corrective action.
Determine the maintenance required by using the Troubleshooting Table in this chapter.
Opening and closing the lid may turn OFF the audible alert until the next self-test. However, the
STATUS INDICATOR will remain RED , (for Powerheart AED only).
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