Preface
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Defibrillation
Contraindications
Defibrillation therapy is contraindicated for patient that exhibit any of the
following:
•consciousness
•presence of breathing
•presence of detectable pulse
In addition, the HP CodeMaster 100 should not be used in Shock Advisory
Mode (where it functions like an AED) for:
•children who weigh under 90 pounds
•patients who have an implanted pacemaker
The shock advisory algorithm is not designed or tested to interpret pediatric
cardiac arrhythmias or administer energy at pediatric joule settings. For
children older than 8 years, the American heart Association recommends that
standard operating procedures for AEDs be followed. American heart
Association Textbook of Advanced Cardiac Life Support. Dallas, Tex.:
AHA;1994.
The shock advisory algorithm is not designed to handle erratic spiking
problems caused by a properly or improperly functioning pacemaker.
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