Section 3: Performing A Rescue; Overview; Operating Modes - GE AED Pro Operator's Manual

SECTION 3: PERFORMING A RESCUE

OVERVIEW

The AED Pro is designed for ease of data management and review. The data stored in internal memory can be displayed
on the PC screen using the RescueLink software.
TOPIC

OPERATING MODES

HOW TO PERFORM A RESCUE
USING MANUAL OVERRIDE
Z-BAR INDICATOR
WARNINGS
OPERATING MODES
The AED Pro comes in three operating models. The AED Pro is pre-set to AED mode, but the user can change the mode
during each unique rescue. The energy delivered is determined by the Medical Director and programmed into the AED
Pro prior to the rescue.
AED MODE (default)
For patients exhibiting signs of sudden cardiac arrest. Once defibrillation pads are placed on the patient, the AED Pro
analyzes the heart rhythm. If a shockable rhythm is detected, the AED Pro automatically charges to a pre-set energy level
and prompts rescuer to push the SHOCK button to deliver therapy.
MANUAL MODE
For patients exhibiting signs of sudden cardiac arrest. Once the defibrillation pads are placed on the patient,
a trained ALS rescuer may wish to read the ECG display to determine whether or not a shock is required.
This mode is activated by pushing the manual button once then again to confirm; the device will begin charging. If the
rescuer deems that the rhythm is shockable, therapy can be delivered by pressing the SHOCK button. Then, the AED Pro
reverts back to AED mode. By entering this mode, the rescuer is taking responsibility to identify a shockable rhythm and
to administer a shock. Should the rescuer go into manual mode and decide that AED mode is more appropriate, the AED
Pro will revert back to AED mode 30 seconds after charging is complete. The seconds will count down on the display. If
the Medical Director has disabled this feature in ServiceLink, an icon indicating NO MANUAL MODE will appear in the
bottom left of the display. With Manual Mode enabled and the Medical Director has also enabled "REMAIN IN MANUAL
MODE" the AED will not revert to the AED or CPR mode, but will remain in Manual mode
ECG DISPLAY MODE
For patients who are conscious and breathing for longer term ECG monitoring. ECG display fur use in determining gross
morphology can be activated by inserting the ECG patient monitoring cable into the electrode socket on the AED Pro,
connecting the 3-lead patient cables to the specialized ECG electrodes and placing as directed onto the patient. Should
the AED Pro detect a shockable rhythm, defibrillation pads should be placed on the patient, the ECG patient monitoring
cable removed from the electrode socket on the AED Pro and the connector should be plugged into the pad socket to
enable a defibrillation shock.
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