Checking The Electrodes; Carrying Out The Ecg Analysis - Primedic HeartSave AED Operating Instructions Manual

Operating the device and sequence of reanimation

6.9 Checking the electrodes

If the device reports the fault <Check electrodes>, this can be for several reasons:
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It is very important to remedy the cause of the fault!

6.10 Carrying out the ECG analysis

If the defibrillation electrodes have been applied, the device will automatically start the
analysis. Now the patient has to be put in an immobile position and may no longer be
touched.
The device prompts:
The algorithm of the device program will now check the ECG for ventricular fibrillation.
This process takes approx. 7 - 12 seconds. If the device identifies VF, it will recommend
defibrillation.
The rhythm identification detector continuously analyses the ECG, even after a rhythm
in need of defibrillation has been identified.
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Electrode plug not plugged in
There is contact between the defibrillation electrodes or a conductive gel
connection.
Hair growth on patient not removed.
Air pockets between skin and defibrillation electrodes cause a bad contact.
Dried out electrodes.
< Do not touch patient, rhythm analysis >
Take care that during the analysis phase, the Auto switch is
not continuously pressed as otherwise safety shutdown of
the equipment is effected.
Observe the patient during the entire reanimation. It is
possible at any time that the patient may regain
consciousness and does not need to be defibrillated. If that is
the case, do not carry out the defibrillation under any
circumstances.
HeartSave AED / AED-M, 21212 / GB / E02
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