ZOLL AED Plus Rev V - Manual (Page 20)

10 ZOLL AED PLUS Administrator’s Guide
Using the Passive Airway Support System (PASS)
If there is no evidence of head or neck trauma, the head tilt chin lift method is the recommended
maneuver for opening the airway. The PASS may be placed under the victim’s shoulders to help
maintain head tilt.
WARNING! DO NOT use PASS if suspected head or neck injury. Place victim on a firm
surface before performing CPR.
If the victim requires airway support and there is no evidence of head or neck trauma, roll the victim on
his/her side and then roll him/her back over so that the PASS is under the victim’s shoulders causing the
head to tilt backwards.
For PASS COVERS only: The shape of the PASS, when placed under the shoulders of the victim, can
be used to help maintain an open airway (see Figure 4).
Figure 4: Using the PASS Cover
Place the PASS under the victim to lift his/her shoulders.
Do not use the PASS if there is a suspected head or neck
injury.
The unit cover also functions as the Passive Airway
Support System (PASS).