Defibrillation Therapy
M4735A Heartstream XL Defibrillator/Monitor 1-5
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Indications for AED Therapy
An AED is to be used in the presence of a suspected cardiac arrest on patients
of at least 8 years of age that are:
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Unresponsive
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Not breathing
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Pulseless
Contraindications for AED Therapy
An AED is not to be used on patients that exhibit one or any combination of
the following:
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Responsiveness
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Spontaneous breathing
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Palpable pulse
Precautions for AED Therapy
The AED algorithm is not designed to handle erratic spiking problems caused
by a properly or improperly functioning pacemaker. In patients with cardiac
pacemakers, the M4735A Heartstream XL Defibrillator/Monitor may have
reduced sensitivity and not detect all shockable rhythms.
NOTE The AED algorithm is not intended for children under 8 years of age. For chil-
dren older than 8 years, the American Heart Association recommends that
standard operating procedures for AEDs be followed. American Heart Asso-
ciation Textbook of Advanced Cardiac Life Support. Dallas, Texas.:
AHA; 1997.
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