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11. Electric shock (defibrillation)
a) If the AED determines that electric shock is needed, the voice prompt
saying, "Shock is needed" is issued and charging starts
automatically.
b) When charging is completed, the voice prompt saying, "Press the
shock button" is issued and the shock button flashes.
c) The first-aider must get away from the injured or ill person, make sure
that no one is touching him/her, and then press the shock button.
d) When electric shock is delivered, the body of the injured or ill person
may jerk.
12. Resume chest compressions
a) Resume chest compressions according to AED voice message.
・ Strong pressure as the chest sinks about 5 cm
・ Speed of compression 100-120 times per minute
13. Automatic electrocardiogram analysis
a) When 2 minutes have elapsed since you resumed cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), the
AED automatically analyzes the electrocardiogram.
b) If you suspended CPR by following voice prompts and AED voice prompt informs you that
shock is needed, give electric shock again by following the voice prompts.
If AED voice prompt informs you that no shock is needed, immediately resume CPR.
14. When to stop CPR (Keep the electrode pads on.)
a) When the injured or ill person has been handed over to the emergency services
b) When the injured or ill person has started moaning or breathing normally, lay him/her on his/her
side in a recovery position and wait for the arrival of emergency services.
Press the shock button.
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