Agilent Technologies M4735A - ERC Protocol

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 (XURSHDQ3URWRFRl 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