CardiAid CT0207RS Manuel D'utilisateur page 18

Caution!
The cover of the device should not be closed during operation.
Preparation of defibrillation
1. "Check for breathing" and "Phone emergency services" (This instruction
may be differentiated to fit the national emergency number in your country.)
(These instructions can be deactivated by an authorized service provider) verbal
instructions are heard immediately after opening the cover of CardiAid. The LEDs
around the indicator of the first instruction field (on the left) light.
While starting resuscitation, make sure that the emergency number is called
without delay (preferably by other people around you).
Check the patient for the following signs of life:
• Consciousness
• Normal breathing
CardiAid should be used and defibrillation can be delivered only when the person is unconscious and
the breathing is absent or not normal.
2. "If not breathing normally, remove clothing from chest and stick on electrodes" (This
instruction can be deactivated by an authorized service provider) instruction is heard. Position the
patient on his back on a non-conductive and dry surface. Remove clothing from patient's chest.
Patient's chest should be dry and not very hairy. If necessary, remove hair using the razor in the
emergency kit.
3. "Stick electrodes on patient's bare chest."
Open the package of the electrodes. Stick electrodes on patient's bare chest as shown on the
electrode pads. Press the electrodes firmly to guarantee a good contact.
The instruction "Stick electrodes on patient's bare chest." is repeated every 8 seconds until
electrodes are placed correctly to enable the heart rhythm analysis. If an electrode is detached or
damaged, the instruction is repeated until the contact between the electrodes and the body is re-
established.
Caution!
CardiAid CA-10ES Adult Defibrillation Electrodes should be used for patients older than 8
years or weighing more than 25kg. CardiAid CR-13P Paediatric Electrodes should be used
if the patient is 1 to 8 years old or weighs less than 25kg. Therapy should not be delayed to determine
the exact age or weight of the patient.
4. Operation
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