Pausing for CPR
3-14 Defibrillating in AED Mode
Pausing for CPR
The Heartstream XL prompts you to &KHFN3DWLHQW& KHFN 3XOVHDt the completion
of a shock series or when no shock is advised. This default configuration will
allow eight seconds to check the pulse, then prompts you as follows:
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If CPR is needed, press . While paused, the Pause Timer indicates the
elapsed time and the total duration of the pause state, in seconds. The Pause
Timer is configurable to meet your local CPR protocol needs. Rhythm, SpO
2
and heart rate monitoring alarms are suspended for the duration of the pause.
127( * If your Heartstream XL is configured to support the European Resuscitation
Council Guidelines for Resuscitation, refer to the “ERC Protocol” section on
page 3-18 for details.
LEAD
SELECT
SpO2
ON/OFF
HR
ALARM
120
Pads
Shocks: 1
00:00:50
If Needed
Press PAUSE
And Begin CPR
PAUSE
ANALYZE
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