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Contents Contents Chapter 1: Product Information and Safety Contact information ................1-2 Product models ..................1-3 Product references ..................1-3 Warranty information ................1-3 Safety terms and definitions ..............1-4 Chapter 2: Getting Started Unpacking and inspecting ................ 2-1 AED parts ....................2-1 AED modes .....................
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Product Information and Safety Contents Contact information ◆ Product models ◆ Product references ◆ Safety terms and definitions ◆ Before Operating the Powerheart G3 AED: Become familiar with the various safety alerts listed in the Safety ◆ chapter of the Operator and Service Manual. Safety alerts identify potential hazards using symbols and words to ◆...
◆ Email: techsupport@cardiacscience.com ◆ Web site: http://www.cardiacscience.com ◆ Outside the United States: Contact your local Cardiac Science representative to order devices or accessories and to receive technical support for your AED products. 70-02006-01 A Powerheart® AED G3 9300A and 9300E...
G3 model 9300E and Powerheart G3 Automatic model 9300A AEDs unless otherwise noted. Warranty information The Limited Warranty provided by Cardiac Science serves as the sole and exclusive warranty for the Powerheart G3 AED and its accessories. To obtain a limited warranty statement, contact your local Cardiac Science representative or go to www.cardiacscience.com.
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Getting Started Contents Unpacking and inspecting ◆ AED parts ◆ AED modes ◆ Intellisense battery ◆ Defibrillation pads ◆ This section presents information on unpacking and setting up the AED. Unpacking and inspecting Every attempt is made to ensure your order is accurate and complete. However, to be sure that your order is correct, verify the contents of the box against your packing slip.
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Getting Started Battery compartment Rescue Ready status indicator Latch Pad expiration (Push in to open) window Serial communication port (Behind orange rubber data access cover) Pad holders Speaker Defibrillation pads connector Diagnostic panel Text display SHOCK button (9300E only) 70-02006-01 A Powerheart®...
AED modes AED modes Operating mode Defined as having the battery installed and the lid open. This is the mode the AED would be in during an actual rescue situation. Standby mode When the battery is installed, but the lid is closed. In this mode the AED is not being used in a rescue.
Getting Started Intellisense battery Intellisense batteries contain an integrated memory chip that automatically stores important usage information, enabling the battery to maintain a complete history of its operating life. The actual battery history can be reviewed using the Rescuelink software. This history includes: Battery identification ◆...
Intellisense battery Caution: Use only Cardiac Science Approved Equipment. Using batteries, pads, cables, or optional equipment other than those approved by Cardiac Science may cause the AED to function improp- erly during a rescue. Battery operating life The battery operating life depends on the type of battery, actual usage and environmental factors.
Getting Started Battery shelf life The batteries have an shelf life of five years from the date of manufacture. Shelf life is defined as the length of time a battery can be stored at room temperature, prior to installation into AED, and still meet the specifications under battery operating life.
LEDs illuminate. • The Rescue Ready status indicator turns green. If service is required, the Service indicator illuminates instead. Contact Cardiac Science Technical Support (see Contact information on page 1-2) or outside the U.S., your local Cardiac Science representative.
Note: Store pads at room temperature. Caution: Use only Cardiac Science Approved Equipment. Using batteries, pads, cables, or optional equipment other than those approved by Cardiac Science may cause the AED to function improperly during a rescue. Caution: Possible Improper AED Performance.
STATUS INDICATOR is GREEN. If the pads are not installed properly, the STATUS INDICATOR will be RED. Contact Cardiac Science Technical Support (see Contact information on page 1-2) or outside the U.S., your local Cardiac Science representative.
Getting Started Directions for use WARNING! Do not reuse pads. Used pads may not adhere properly to the patient. Improper pad adhesion may result in skin burns. Improper pad adhesion may result in improper AED performance. Used pads may cause patient-to- patient contamination.
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How to Perform a Rescue Contents Warnings and cautions ◆ Step 1: Assess the patient ◆ Step 2: Place and open the AED ◆ Step 3: Place pads on the patient ◆ Step 4: Analyze the heart rhythm ◆ Step 5: Deliver a shock ◆...
Caution: Use only Cardiac Science Approved Equipment Using batteries, pads, cables, or optional equipment other than those approved by Cardiac Science may cause the AED to function improperly during a rescue. 70-02006-01 A Powerheart® AED G3 9300A and 9300E...
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Warnings and cautions Caution: Possible Improper AED Performance Using pads that are damaged or expired may result in improper AED performance. Caution: Serial Communication Cable The AED will not function during a rescue when the serial communication cable is connected to its serial port. When the serial communication cable is connected to the AED during a rescue, the prompt “Remove cable to continue rescue”...
9730 Pediatric Attenuated Defibrillation Pads. If you do not have pediatric pads, use adult pads to apply therapy. Contraindications Cardiac Science AEDs should not be used on patients that are responsive or breathing normally. Step 2: Prepare the patient Place the AED next to the patient so the lid is on top.
” 2. Place pad on the bare lower chest as shown on the package. Note: Cardiac Science’s standard defibrillation pads are non- polarized and can be placed in either position as shown on the pad package. Powerheart® AED G3 9300A and 9300E...
How to Perform a Rescue Step 4: Analyze the heart rhythm When the AED prompts… Do this ... “ Do Not Touch Patient. Analyzing Do not touch the patient. heart rhythm. ” Wait for the next prompt. The AED begins analyzing the cardiac rhythm of the patient.
Step 5: Deliver a shock Step 5: Deliver a shock Table 3-1: For Powerheart 9300A (automatic) only When the AED prompts… Do this ... “Shock advised. ” Ensure that no one is touching the patient. “Shock will be delivered in three, Ensure that no one is touching the patient.
How to Perform a Rescue Step 6: Administer CPR After the AED delivers a shock or detects a non- shockable rhythm, it enters CPR mode. Note: Your AED may have either Traditional (compressions and breaths) CPR (Table 3-3) or compressions-only CPR (Table 3-4 on page 3-9) enabled.
Step 7: Prepare the AED for the next rescue Table 3-4: Compressions-only CPR When the AED prompts… Do this ... “Start CPR. ” Perform CPR. This cycle continues until the CPR time expires. At the end of CPR, the AED prompts, “Stop CPR”. The AED returns to the ECG Analysis Mode (see Step 4: Analyze the heart rhythm on page 3-6).
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