Automated external defibrillation (aed), Intended use, Indications – Physio-Control LIFEPAK 15 User Manual

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THERAPY

LIFEPAK 15 Monitor/Defibrillator Operating Instructions

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Automated External Defibrillation (AED)

Intended Use

When used in AED mode, the LIFEPAK 15 monitor/defibrillator is a semiautomatic defibrillator that

provides a prompted treatment protocol and ECG analysis using a patented Shock Advisory

System™ (SAS). This software algorithm analyzes the patient’s electrocardiographic (ECG) rhythm

and indicates whether or not a shockable rhythm is detected. AED mode requires operator

interaction in order to defibrillate the patient.

AED mode is intended for use by personnel who are authorized by a physician or medical director

and have, at a minimum, the following skills and training:

• CPR training

• AED training equivalent to that recommended by the American Heart Association (AHA) or the

European Resuscitation Council (ERC)

• Training in the use of the LIFEPAK 15 monitor/defibrillator in AED mode

Indications

AED mode is to be used only on patients in cardiopulmonary arrest. The patient must be

unconscious, pulseless, and not breathing normally before using the defibrillator to analyze the

patient’s ECG rhythm. In AED mode, the LIFEPAK 15 monitor/defibrillator is not intended for

use on pediatric patients less than eight years old.

Contraindications

None known.