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How to Perform a Rescue
Step 1: Assess the patient
Determine that the patient is over 8 years of age or weighs more than
55 pounds (25 kg) and is both:
◆
Unresponsive
◆
Not breathing
DO NOT delay therapy to determine the patient's exact age or weight.
See the directions for use accompanying pediatric pads to replace adult
pads with pediatric pads. If you do not have pediatric pads, use adult
pads to apply therapy.
CALL EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES!
Note: When the patient is a child under 8 years of age or weighs less
than 55 pounds (25kg), the AED should be used with the Model 9730
Pediatric Attenuated Defibrillation Pads. If you do not have pediatric
pads, use adult pads to apply therapy.
Step 2: Prepare the patient
1.
Place the AED next to the
patient so the lid is on top.
Note: Lay the AED flat
(horizontal) as shown.
2.
Open the AED lid.
3.
Wait until the LEDs illuminate.
When the AED prompts...
"Stay calm. Follow these voice
instructions. Make sure 911 is
called now. "
"Begin by exposing the patient's
bare chest and torso. Remove or
cut clothing if needed. "
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Do this...
Call emergency services.
Remove clothing from the patient's chest.
Ensure that the patient's skin is clean and dry.
Dry the patient's chest and shave excessive hair if
necessary.
Powerheart® AED G3 Plus 9390A and 9390E
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