Step 3: Shock Delivery And Cpr Mode; Step 3: Shock Delivery And Cpr Mode - GE Responder AED Operation And Service Manual

STEP 3: SHOCK DELIVERY AND CPR MODE

When the AED is ready to deliver a defibrillation shock, the SHOCK button will flash and the prompt " Stand
Clear. Push Flashing Button to Deliver Shock " will be heard.
Make sure no one is touching the patient and push the SHOCK button to deliver a
defibrillation shock. If you do not push the SHOCK button within 30 seconds of hearing
the prompt, the AED will disarm and reanalyze the cardiac rhythm.
After the AED delivers the first defibrillation shock, it reanalyzes the patient's rhythm to determine if the shock
was successful. If the AED determines that a shockable cardiac rhythm still exists, it will continue to guide
you through additional shocks as needed following the AHA and ILCOR protocols.
Note: During a rescue, the text screen displays voice prompts, elapsed time of rescue and number
of shocks delivered.
CPR MODE
After delivery of three consecutive defibrillation shocks or detection of a
non-shockable rhythm, the AED automatically enters CPR mode.
The voice prompt will say, "Check for Breathing. If Not Breathing, Give Patient Two
Breaths" (if this prompt is enabled) then "Check for Signs of Circulation. If No Circulation,
Start CPR." Perform CPR if the patient is not responsive and not breathing.
During this time-out for CPR, the Responder AED can continue to monitor the patient's heart rhythm. If the
patient's condition changes and the Responder AED detects a shockable rhythm during the CPR period, the
voice prompt will say, " Do Not Touch Patient. Analyzing Rhythm. " This feature is disabled, but can be enabled
in MDLink by the Medical Director.
After delivery of three consecutive defibrillation shocks, the AED automatically enters a mandatory CPR time-out
period. During this time-out, the AED will not interrupt the CPR mode if the patient's condition changes and
the AED detects a shockable rhythm. After the CPR time-out period has expired, the voice prompt " Do Not
Touch Patient. Analyzing Rhythm. " will be heard.
Note: During CPR mode, the text screen displays a countdown timer.
If the patient is conscious and breathing normally, leave the electrodes 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. Continue to follow the voice prompts until the ALS personnel arrive, or proceed as recommended by
the Medical Director.
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