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HOW TO PERFORM A RESCUE
STEP 1: ASSESSMENT AND PAD PLACEMENT
PREPARATION
Determine that the patient is over 8 years of age or weighs more than 55 pounds (25 kg) and exhibits
the following:
The patient is unresponsive, and
The patient is not breathing.
Perform CPR until AED is attached to patient.
Remove clothing from the patient’s chest. Ensure the skin site is clean and dry. Dry the patient’s chest and shave
excessive hair if necessary.
Open the AED lid and follow prompts.
Warning: When the patient is a child under 8 years of age or weighs less than 55 lbs (25kg), the AED should
be used with the Model 2019199-003 Pediatric Attenuated Defibrillation Electrodes. Therapy should not be
delayed to determine the patient’s exact age or weight. See the directions for use accompanying pediatric
electrodes for procedure on changing adult pads to pediatric.
Note: When Status Indicator is RED or Service Indicator is illuminated, device cannot be used to perform a
rescue.
PLACE PADS
The AED will issue the prompt “Tear Open Package and Remove Pads.” Keep the pads connected to the AED,
tear the package along the dotted line and remove the pads from the package. Leave the package attached to the pad
wires.
After the prompt “Peel One Pad From Plastic Liner,” with a firm, steady pull, carefully
peel one pad away from the release liner.
Then, after the prompt “Place One Pad on Bare Upper Chest,” place the pad with the
sticky side of on the patient’s skin on the upper right chest, placing the top of the pad
on the collarbone. Avoid placing the pad directly over the sternum.
Finally, after the prompt “Peel Second Pad and Place on Bare Lower Chest
As Shown,” pull the second pad from the release liner and place it on the lower left
chest, below and left of the breast.
Note: The standard defibrillation pads are non-polarized and can be placed in either position as
shown on the pad package. When using pacing or monitoring pads, refer to placement instructions on
the pacing or monitoring pad package.
When the pads are placed, the voice prompt will say “Do not touch patient. Analyzing Rhythm.” If the pads are not
properly placed or become disconnected at any time during the rescue, the voice prompt “Check Pads” will be heard.
When this occurs, ensure that:
Pads are firmly placed on clean, dry skin
Pads cable is securely plugged into the AED
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