ERC Protocol
3-18 Defibrillating in AED Mode
ERC Protocol
The Heartstream XL can be configured to support the European Resuscitation
Council (ERC) Guidelines for Resuscitation. If (XURSHDQ3URWRFRl is configured
to 2Q, the defibrillation process described in this chapter is the same, with the
exception of how the Pause state functions (see “Pausing for CPR” on 3-14).
As described, you can enter a Pause state:
l
at the completion of a shock series, or
l
when no shock is advised
In both cases, the ERC protocol prompts you to Check Patient. Then it
prompts you as follows:
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127( Using the ERC protocol, you are not prompted (or given time) to check the
patient’s pulse.
Shocks: 1
00:00:50
If Needed
Press PAUSE
And Begin CPR
PAUSE
ANALYZE
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