Product Manual
Steps to a Rescue
4: Analyze the ECG
When the AED prompts…
Do this…
“Do not touch the patient! Analyzing heart
rhythm. Please wait.”
The AED begins analyzing the cardiac rhythm
of the patient.
1. Do not touch the patient.
2. Wait for the next prompt.
If the AED prompts… This is the problem… Do this…
“Open lid to continue rescue” The lid of the AED is closed. Ensure that the lid is fully open.
“Press pads rmly to patient’s bare chest” The pads are not properly placed or are loose. Ensure that pads are rmly placed on clean,
dry skin.
“Make sure pad connector is plugged
into AED”
The pads are disconnected from the AED. Ensure that the connector is plugged
properly into the AED.
“Analysis interrupted. Stop patient motion.”
The AED restarts the analysis.
The patient is excessively jostled or there is
strong electromagnetic emitting equipment
nearby (within 2 meters).
Remove the electronic device or stop the
excessive motion.
During the analysis phase, you may hear one or more of these prompts:
5: Deliver a shock
When the AED prompts…
Do this…
“Shock advised. Do not touch the patient” Ensure that no one is touching the patient.
Automatic model:
“Shock will be delivered in 3, 2, 1.”
The AED delivers the debrillation shock
automatically.
Semi-automatic model:
When the AED is ready to deliver a debrilla-
tion shock, the Shock button ashes.
“Press red ashing button to deliver shock.”
Automatic model:
Ensure that no one is touching the patient.
Semi-automatic model:
Press the Shock button. If you do not press
the Shock button within 30 seconds of hear-
ing the prompt, the AED disarms the charge
and prompts you to start CPR.
After the AED delivers the debrillation shock:
“Shock delivered.”
Wait for the next prompt.
“It is now safe to touch the
patient. Give CPR as instructed”
Begin CPR.
When the AED is charged, it continues
to analyze the patient’s heart rhythm.
If the rhythm changes and a shock is no
longer needed, the AED prompts,
“Rhythm Changed. Shock Cancelled.”
2-3Powerheart® G5 Automated External Debrillator 70-01704-01 B