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Manual Mode Defibrillation
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Manual Mode Defibrillation
In manual mode, the rescuer controls each step of defibrillation therapy. The AED Pro unit
displays patient ECG data and heart rate on the screen. The rescuer uses this information to
determine whether or not the patient has a shockable rhythm.
If the AED Pro unit is configured for semiautomatic mode defibrillation with ECG monitoring
enabled and manual mode override, and the ECG cable is not attached, the AED Pro unit starts
in semiautomatic mode at power up. If the AED Pro unit is configured for manual mode
defibrillation, the AED Pro unit runs only in manual mode.
When a shock is deemed necessary, the rescuer charges the defibrillator by pressing the
CHARGE softkey to charge the unit to the preconfigured energy level.
Note: Defibrillation energy levels are preconfigured and cannot be changed during clinical
use.
Once the defibrillator is fully charged, the Shock button begins flashing. The unit also emits a
charge-ready tone, continuously for the first 50 seconds, and then intermittently for the final
10 seconds. The rescuer must deliver the shock within this 60-second period, otherwise the
defibrillator automatically disarms itself. To recharge the unit, the rescuer must press the
CHARGE softkey again.
For more information, refer to Chapter 4, “Manual Mode”.
ECG Monitoring
The optional ECG monitoring mode provides ECG rhythm and heart rate display, as well as
performing background ECG analysis to detect shockable rhythms. If the AED Pro unit detects
a shockable rhythm during monitoring, it immediately alerts the rescuer through displayed and
voiced prompts; if defibrillation pads are attached, the unit automatically switches to
semiautomatic mode.
For ECG monitoring, you can use
• AED Pro-compatible defibrillation electrode pads
• Standard ECG electrodes (with an AED Pro ECG cable)
While ECG electrodes (not defibrillation electrode pads) are connected to the unit, the only
available mode is ECG monitoring.
All ECG monitoring is performed in the lead II configuration. The operator cannot select
another lead.
For more information, refer to Chapter 5, “ECG Monitoring Mode”.