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2.1.6.3 "AED" MODE
DESCRIPTION
In "AED" (Automated External Defibrillation) mode the defibrillator drives the operator through the rescue
procedure using visible and audio guide (according to ERC Guidelines) and, if a ventricular fibrillation or
ventricular tachycardia pulseless (heart rate > 150 BPM) are detected, automatically the defibrillator
charges to 200 J the defibrillation energy and it enables the SHOCK BUTTON. The user cannot set another
value as defibrillation energy, but it can use recommended DISPOSABLE MULTIFUNCTION ELECTRODES for
PEDIATRIC patients, if the patient is pediatric, to deliver 50J as defibrillation energy, thanks to their
attenuator.
After the initialization of defibrillator in AED mode, the operator should only deliver the shock and perform
CPR when indicated.
If the patient is breathing post-resuscitation, the defibrillator should be left attached to allow for ECG
acquisition and detection.
INTENDED USE
The AED mode is intended for emergency treatment of victims (adult or pediatric) of a sudden cardiac
arrest, so with the following symptoms:
•
un-consciousness;
•
absence of normal breathing;
•
lack of detectable pulse.
The AED mode is intended to be used by trained personnel: the operator should be qualified by training in
Basic Life Support (BLS), Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Automated External Defibrillator (AED).
The CPR protocol is consistent with the guidelines recommended by the European Resuscitation Council
1
(ERC)
.
1
"European Resuscitation Council (ERC) Guidelines for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)", European
Resuscitation Council, Ed. 2015
USE THE AED MODE IN NEONATAL PATIENTS (0-1 YEARS OLD).
DO NOT
DO NOT USE STANDARD DEFIBRILLATION ELECTRODES IN "AED" MODE BUT USE ONLY DISPOSABLE MULTIFUNCTION
ELECTRODES. DO NOT CREATE A SHORT CIRCUIT BETWEEN THE DISPOSABLE MULTIFUCTION ELCTRODES.
DO NOT PLACE THE DISPOSABLE MULTIFUNCTION ELECTRODES TOO CLOSE BETWEEN THEM. MAKE SURE THAT THEM
ARE NOT TOUCHING THE ECG CABLE LEADS OR OTHER METALLIC PARTS THAT CAN CAUSE PATIENT SKIN BURNS.
DO NOT TOUCH THE PATIENT DURING ECG ANALYSIS
DO NOT TOUCH THE PATIENT DURING DEFIBRILLATION.
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Rescue Life
– Instruction For Use
2 - THERAPY
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Rev.0.5 – 30/03/2022
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