Product Manual

Powerheart® AED G3 Plus 9390A and 9390E 70-00914-01 F
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I give CPR while the AED is analyzing?
A: No. As with all AEDs, the operator should stop CPR compressions
during the analysis phase.
Q: Can I transport the victim while the AED is analyzing?
A: No. Vehicle motion may cause noise artifacts that could interfere
with proper cardiac rhythm analysis. Stop the vehicle when cardiac
rhythm analysis is necessary.
Q: Is it safe for the AED to provide a shock to a patient lying on a
conductive floor, antistatic floor, or a metal surface?
A: Yes, it is safe. Using a Powerheart AED on a patient lying on a
conductive floor, antistatic floor, or a metal surface does not create a
safety hazard for either the device user or the patient.
Q: Do I need to prepare the chest prior to pad application?
A: Special preparation is not usually necessary. The chest should be as
clean, dry, and as oil free as possible. Follow your Medical Director’s
instruction.
Q: What happens if the battery is low?
A: There are several Battery Low conditions that the AED will detect:
Battery Low detected - AED not in use: If a low battery condition is
detected during a self test, the AED will beep once every 30 seconds.
Remove the battery and replace with a fresh battery.
Battery Low detected – AED in use: When the red LED initially lights
up—upon lid opening or at any time during a rescue—a BATTERY
LOW prompt will be issued at once. However, the AED is capable of
delivering at least 9 defibrillation shocks after the first BATTERY
LOW prompt is issued.
Battery too low to charge AED during rescue: When the AED is not
capable of delivering any more shocks, a BATTERY LOW prompt is
displayed until the battery is replaced or AED activity ends.
To continue the rescue attempt, leave the lid open and replace the
battery. When the battery replacement takes longer than 60 seconds,
the first rescue is terminated and the AED begins to record the events
from then on as a separate rescue.
Frequently Asked Questions