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Chapter 3
Semiautomatic Mode
In semiautomatic mode, the unit uses voice prompts and visual indicators to guide the rescuer
through a resuscitation sequence that can include defibrillation and/or cardiopulmonary
resuscitation (CPR).
AED models start up in semiautomatic mode unless an AED Pro ECG cable is connected to the
unit. For more information, refer to Chapter 5, “ECG Monitoring Mode”.
After guiding the rescuer through patient assessment by issuing voice and text messages, the
unit issues the voice and text prompt DON’T TOUCH PATIENT, ANALYZING. The unit then
begins analysis of the patient’s ECG to determine whether the rhythm is shockable or not and
announces and displays the result (SHOCK ADVISED or NO SHOCK ADVISED).
If defibrillation is needed, ECG analysis ends and the unit charges to the preconfigured energy
level. When charged, the unit emits a charge-ready tone, repeatedly flashes the Shock button,
and issues the voice and text prompt PRESS FLASHING SHOCK BUTTON. After the rescuer
presses the button to deliver therapy, the unit resumes analysis and can guide the rescuer
through an escalating series of three shocks if necessary.
This chapter contains the following sections:
• “Applying Defibrillation Electrode Pads” on page 3-2
• “Semiautomatic Defibrillation” on page 3-9
• “Messages in Semiautomatic Mode” on page 3-12