4 Defibrillation
4.5 Automatic defibrillation
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Step 3 Automatic shock delivery
As soon as the energy charge is completed, the device automatically delivers the
shock, without user intervention. A countdown is displayed on the screen and the or-
ange button blinks until the shock is delivered.
After the shock delivery, proceed with Step 4 Performing cardiopulmonary resuscita-
tion.
Step 4 Performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation
5. Perform a CPR cycle. According to the configuration of the device, a CPR cycle
consists of:
– performing chest compressions for the period of time configured, or
– performing alternatively 30 chest compressions and 2 breathes during the peri-
od of time configured.
After the CPR cycle, the device proceeds with Step 2 Automatic ECG analysis.
Finishing the
therapy
See 4.8 Finishing the therapy.
Shock hazard!
Do not, under any circumstances, touch the patient during shock delivery.
Make sure that the patient does not touch any conducting objects.