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How to Perform a Rescue
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If the AED stops functioning during a rescue, continue to perform
CPR as needed until EMS personnel arrive.
Table 3-1: Traditional CPR (compressions and breaths)
When the AED prompts...
"When instructed give patient
30 rapid compressions. Then give
two breaths. "
"Place heel of one hand on centre of
chest between nipples. Place heel
of other hand directly on top of first
hand. Lean over patient with elbows
straight. Press the patient's chest
down rapidly one-third depth of
chest, then release. "
"Start CPR. "
"Stop compressions. "
"Continue with compressions. "
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Do this ...
Give the patient chest compressions: Place
the heel of one hand on the chest between
the nipples.
Place the heel of the other hand on top of
the first hand.
Lean over the patient, keeping your elbows
straight.
Press the patient's chest down rapidly one-
third the depth of the chest, then release.
Perform chest compressions as directed by
the AED.
Stop the chest compressions.
Give the patient chest compressions, as
directed above.
Follow the countdown timer on the text
display for the number of compressions
and breaths.
Powerheart® AED G3 Elite 9790A and 9790E
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