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HeartSave AED / AED-M
Carrying Out The ECG Analysis
The device starts the analysis automatically if the defibrillation electrodes are placed
correctly.
Now the patient must be kept still and not be touched.
The device prompts
< Do not touch the patient, rhythm analysis >
The algorithm of the device program now checks the ECG for ventricular tachycardia
and for pulseless ventricular fibrillation. This process takes about twelve seconds. The
device recommends a defibrillation if it detects VF and VT.
Observe the patient constantly during the entire process of resuscitation.
The patient might regain consciousness at any time and must not be defibrillated.
Stop the defibrillation immediately!
The rhythm detection system analyses the ECG constantly and continues the analysis
even after a rhythm requiring defibrillation is detected.
Defibrillation Required
If the device clearly detects VF or VT, it recommends a defibrillation and prepares for
it internally and automatically. As a signal of the preparation, the release button
blinks green.
The device prompts
< Shock recommended, do not touch the patient >
If the capacitor is charged internally, energy required for a defibrillation pulse for 15
seconds is available and is indicated by a continuous tone and the 'green' trigger but-
ton. The model with the monitor also shows the time left. If defibrillation is not car-
ried out within this time, a safety discharge takes place internally and the ECG analy-
sis is carried out once again.
Before activating the release button, remove all devices connected to the patient
that are not protected against defibrillation!
Before and during the discharge of energy, all persons participating in the resuscita-
tion measures must step back and all contact with the patient or conductible objects
(e.g. a stretcher) must be avoided!
Activate the trigger button to enable defibrillation, which begins immediately after
the button is pressed.
Operating Manual
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