Carrying Out The Ecg Analysis; Defibrillation Required - Primedic HeartSave PAD Operating Instructions Manual

Operating the device and sequence of reanimation

7.10 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 announces: < Do not touch the patient, Analysing rhythm >
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.

7.11 Defibrillation required

If the device clearly identifies VF, then it will recommend defibrillation which is
automatically prepared inside the device.
The device announces:
< Shock advised >
< Device is charging >
< Do not touch the patient >
< Device is charging >
< Do not touch the patient >
Once the capacitor has been loaded internally, the energy for the defibrillation impulse
is available for 15 seconds and is signalled by a continuous beep and the trigger button
lighting up "green". If you do not defibrillate within this period, an internal safety
discharge will follow and the ECG will be analysed again.
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Please note that the trigger button must not be pressed
permanently during the analysis phase since this will cause
the device to initiate an internal safety cut-off.
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.
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