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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. ◆...
◆ 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. 70-02005-02 A Powerheart® AED G3 PLUS 9390A AND 9390E...
Powerheart G3, Powerheart G3 Automatic or any related products in any manner whatsoever. The Limited Warranty chapter in the Operator and Service Manual serves as the sole and exclusive warranty provided by Cardiac Science regarding Powerheart G3 AED products. Powerheart® AED G3 PLUS 9390A AND 9390E 70-02005-02 A...
Product Information and Safety Safety terms and definitions The symbols shown below identify potential hazard categories. The definition of each category is as follows: DANGER This alert identifies hazards that will cause serious personal injury or death. WARNING This alert identifies hazards that may cause serious personal injury or death.
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 blue rubber data access cover) Pad holders Speaker Defibrillation pads connector Diagnostic panel Text display SHOCK button (9390E only) 70-02005-02 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: ◆...
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 improperly 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 a 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.
• 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. Powerheart® AED G3 PLUS 9390A AND 9390E...
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.
Make sure the expiration date is visible through the clear window of the lid and check to make sure that the 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.,...
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: Prepare the patient ◆ Step 3: Place pads ◆ Step 4: Analyse 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. 70-02005-02 A Powerheart® AED G3 PLUS 9390A AND 9390E...
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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”...
How to Perform a Rescue Step 1: Assess the patient Determine that the patient is over 8 years of age or weighs more than 55 pounds (25 kg) and is both: ◆ Unresponsive ◆ Not breathing DO NOT delay therapy to determine the patient’s exact age or weight. See the directions for use accompanying pediatric pads to replace adult pads with pediatric pads.
” Place the pad on the bare lower chest as shown. 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 PLUS 9390A AND 9390E...
How to Perform a Rescue Step 4: Analyse the heart rhythm When the AED prompts… Do this… “Do Not Touch Patient. Analysing Heart Rhythm. Do not touch the patient. Please Wait. ” Wait for the next prompt. The AED begins analysing the cardiac rhythm of the patient.
Step 5: Deliver a shock Step 5: Deliver a shock When the AED prompts… Do this… “Preparing shock. Move away from the Ensure that no one is touching the patient. ” patient. For the Powerheart AED G3: 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 3-1) or compressions-only CPR (Table 3-2 on page 3-9) enabled.
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Step 6: Administer CPR Table 3-1: Traditional CPR (compressions and breaths) When the AED prompts… Do this… “Start CPR. ” Perform chest compressions as directed by the AED. “Stop compressions. ” Stop the chest compressions. “Give breath. ” (repeated) Give the patient two breaths. “Continue with compressions.
How to Perform a Rescue Table 3-2: Compressions-only CPR When the AED prompts… Do this… “Place heel of one hand on centre Give the patient chest compressions: of chest between nipples. Place Place the heel on one hand on the chest between heel of other hand directly on top the nipples.
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