The Avive Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is intended for emergency treatment of
individuals who are exhibiting symptoms of cardiac arrest. A person in cardiac arrest:
• Is unresponsive; and
• Is not breathing normally
The Avive AED analyzes the patient’s electrocardiogram, interprets the cardiac rhythm, and
automatically delivers an electrical shock to treat ventricular fibrillation or pulseless ventricular
tachycardia.
The Avive AED is indicated for adult and pediatric patients over 1 years of age. When a patient
is less than 8 years old, or weighs less than 55 lbs., the Avive AED should be used in Child
Mode. Otherwise, the Avive AED should be used in Adult Mode. Therapy should not be delayed
in order to determine exact age and/or weight.
3.2 – What is Cardiac Arrest?
3.1 – Indications for Use
Cardiac arrest is when the heart unexpectedly and suddenly stops pumping blood to the body,
and it is caused by an irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia). Cardiac arrest can happen to anyone
– male, female, child, or adult – and often happens suddenly, without warning signs. If left
untreated, cardiac arrest will lead to death within minutes.
A defibrillation shock provides the only effective treatment for cardiac arrest. Every minute
that someone in cardiac arrest does not receive a defibrillation shock reduces their survival
chances, even if effective defibrillation is eventually delivered.
CPR should be performed as soon as possible on a patient in cardiac arrest, to maintain blood
flow and oxygen to the brain. However, it is critical to note that CPR alone cannot return a
heartbeat to a normal rhythm. The survival chances of someone in cardiac arrest is largely
dependent on how soon they receive treatment from a defibrillator.
SECTION 3
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SECTION 3 WHEN TO USE THE AVIVE AED
When to Use the Avive AED™
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