Schiller PHYSIOGARD Touch 7 - Semi-automated Defibrillation

5 Defibrillation
5.5 Semi-automated defibrillation
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Art. no.: 0-48-0227 Rev.: g
DEFIGARD/PHYSIOGARD Touch 7
5.5 Semi-automated defibrillation
5.5.1 Semi-automated defibrillation (AED) procedure
Depending on start-up configuration (performed by the administrator) the device can
start in Monitoring, AED or Manual Defibrillation mode. Proceed as follows to
activate the AED mode when the device does not directly start in AED mode:
 Delivering a shock to a patient with normal heart rhythm may induce ventricular
fibrillation. For this reason, first read the general rules and safety information in
section 5.1, page 79.
 Electric shock hazard. Turn off the device before exchanging the defibrillation
electrodes; exchanging the electrodes on a charged defibrillator initiates an
internal safety discharge.
 According to AHA/ERC guidelines, even children under 8 year old may be
defibrillated in semi-automated mode.
 In the semi-automated mode, the electrodes should be applied in the common
anterior-anterior positions. With infants, anterior-posterior placement can be
advised to prevent a short-circuit between the two defibrillation electrodes.
 If, in the course of treatment, a patient spontaneously regains consciousness, a
defibrillation shock that may have been advised just before must not be
delivered.
 During HF surgical interventions, ECG analysis is not permitted in the semi-
automated mode.
• In the AED operational mode, the patient is not under monitoring conditions.
• The switched off device can be started directly in AED mode by pressing the AED
button .
 Switch to AED mode by pressing the AED key and confirm with the check box.
When the AED mode starts, the spoken and visual instructions for the defibrillation are
issued and the analyses will be running automatically as soon as the pads are applied.
Closely follow the instructions.
 Press the Monitor button to leave the AED mode.
 Switching from the AED mode to Monitoring mode must be confirmed with Yes
.
For qualified physicians only
The analysis can be repeated at any time during CPR by pressing the analysis button
. CPR needs to be interrupted while the analysis is performed.
Metronome
CPR Guide
ECG curve
Analyse