Using The Rescue Sam Aed; Checking Rescue Sam Status; Turning On The Rescue Sam Aed; Preparation - Progetti RESCUE SAM ELRS-002 Manuel D'utilisation

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Using the RESCUE SAM AED

This chapter describes how to use the RESCUE SAM. The RESCUE SAM was designed for simple
operation, allowing the operator to focus on the patient.
Concise and easily understandable voice messages and prompts guide the operator through the use of
the unit.
The following sections describe in detail how to use the RESCUE SAM. The basic steps for use are:
• Turn the RESCUE SAM ON by pressing the ON/OFF button.
• Connect pads to AED if not yet connected.
• Place pads on patient (follow instructions on pad package).
• Follow voice prompts.
• Press SHOCK button if instructed by the AED.
4.1

Checking RESCUE SAM Status

STATUS LED:
- Flashing Green:
- Solid Green:
- Flashing Red:
- Solid Red:
- Solid Blue:
4.2

Turning on the RESCUE SAM AED

Press the ON/OFF button to turn the RESCUE SAM on. The Status LED will illuminate green anytime the
AED is on. Voice prompts will guide the operator in the use of the unit. To turn the unit off, press the
button again. The Status LED will indicate the state of the unit.
4.3

Preparation

4.3.1 Call for Help

As soon as the AED is turned on it's recommended to call for help. This indicates that the first step in a
rescue should always be to contact professional emergency services.
If another person is available, the user should direct that person to call for help and then continue the
rescue without delay.

4.3.2 Preparing the Patient

Prepare the patient by removing any clothing from the patient's chest. Wipe away moisture from the
chest if necessary (the defibrillation pads will stick better on dry skin). If necessary, shave excessive
chest hair, which can prevent effective patient-electrode contact. To ensure that electrode pads fully
contact the patient's skin, check that no jewelry or other objects are directly underneath where the pads
will be placed.
The RESCUE SAM is in standby mode and ready for a
rescue operation.
The RESCUE SAM is switched ON.
The RESCUE SAM has detected a system error.
The RESCUE SAM has detected a system error during
self-test. The RESCUE SAM will be inoperable.
The RESCUE SAM is performing a self-test.
RESCUE SAM User Manual vers.1.0 March 2011
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