C
HAPTER
13
A
UTOMATED
E
XTERNAL
D
EFIBRILLATOR
(AED) O
PERATION
13–2
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9650-0806-01 Rev. D
In AED operation, there is an Analysis/CPR Protocol mode guides you through a cardiac event
by performing ECG analysis, preparing the device for a shock (if needed), and leading you
through a CPR interval. This cycle is repeated as long as Analysis/CPR Protocol is active and
pads are attached to the patient. If pads become detached from the patient or shorted during the
Analysis/CPR Protocol, the protocol halts and waits for the pads to be reattached or continues
through the CPR interval and then halts and waits for the pads to be reattached.
The Propaq MD defibrillator is capable of analyzing a patient’s ECG rhythm in two different
ways. The first mode of analyzing is automatic; the other mode of analyzing is user activated
analysis and is initiated by pressing the
Analyze
quick access key.
Automatic and user activated analysis of a patient’s ECG can be performed only when:
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Hands-free therapy electrodes are connected, and making good contact with the patient.
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The defibrillator is on.
This analysis normally consists of up to three consecutive 3-second ECG rhythm analyses. If at
least two of the three analyses determine that the patient has a shockable rhythm, the unit
automatically prompts the operator to shock the patient at the preconfigured energy level. If
two or more of the three 3-second ECG analyses do not detect a shockable rhythm, the unit
alerts the operator that no shock is advised.
If the first two segments are in agreement with each other, the final shock or no shock rhythm
decision is made and a third segment is not processed.
If the shock button is pressed and a shock is successfully delivered, the shock count increments
by one and is displayed on the screen.
AED Operation
Determine Patient Condition Following Medical Protocols
Verify:
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Unconsciousness.
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Absence of breathing.
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Absence of pulse.
Begin CPR Following Medical Protocols
Request additional assistance.
Summary of Contents for Propaq MD
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Page 40: ...CHAPTER 1 GENERAL INFORMATION 1 28 www zoll com 9650 0806 01 Rev D...
Page 60: ...CHAPTER 2 PRODUCT OVERVIEW 2 20 www zoll com 9650 0806 01 Rev D...
Page 74: ...CHAPTER 4 TRENDS 4 4 www zoll com 9650 0806 01 Rev D...
Page 84: ...CHAPTER 5 ALARMS 5 10 www zoll com 9650 0806 01 Rev D...
Page 94: ...CHAPTER 6 MONITORING ECG 6 10 www zoll com 9650 0806 01 Rev D...
Page 104: ...Chapter 7 Monitoring Respiration Resp and Heart Rate HR 7 10 www zoll com 9650 0806 01 Rev D...
Page 120: ...CHAPTER 8 MONITORING NON INVASIVE BLOOD PRESSURE NIBP 8 16 www zoll com 9650 0806 01 Rev D...
Page 154: ...CHAPTER 11 MONITORING INVASIVE PRESSURES IBP 11 10 www zoll com 9650 0806 01 Rev D...
Page 160: ...CHAPTER 12 MONITORING TEMPERATURE 12 6 www zoll com 9650 0806 01 Rev D...
Page 186: ...CHAPTER 14 12 LEAD ECG INTERPRETIVE ANALYSIS 14 16 www zoll com 9650 0806 01 Rev D...
Page 212: ...CHAPTER 17 ADVISORY CPR PROTOCOL DEFIBRILLATION 17 6 www zoll com 9650 0806 01 Rev D...
Page 222: ...CHAPTER 18 EXTERNAL PACING 18 10 www zoll com 9650 0806 01 Rev D...
Page 240: ...CHAPTER 21 PATIENT DATA 21 6 www zoll com 9650 0806 01 Rev D...
Page 268: ...CHAPTER 22 COMMUNICATIONS 22 28 www zoll com 9650 0806 01 Rev D...
Page 284: ...CHAPTER 24 MAINTENANCE 24 12 www zoll com 9650 0806 01 Rev D...
Page 326: ...ACCESSORIES B 6 www zoll com 9650 0806 01 Rev D...