Introduction To The Rescue Sam Aed; Overview - Progetti RESCUE SAM ELRS-002 Manuel D'utilisation

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Introduction to the RESCUE SAM AED

This User Manual provides information to guide trained operators in the use and maintenance of the
RESCUE SAM series Semi-Automatic External Defibrillator ("AED") and its accessories. This chapter
includes an overview of the AED, a discussion of when it should and should not be used, and information
on required operator training.
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Overview

The RESCUE SAM is a Semi-Automatic External Defibrillator ("AED") that is designed to be easy to use,
portable and battery powered.
Voice prompts and visual indicators provide a simple interface for the operator. The RESCUE SAM is
capable of recording event information including ECG and SHOCK/NO-SHOCK recommendations.
When connected to a patient who is unconscious and not breathing, the RESCUE SAM performs the
following tasks:
• Prompts the operator to take necessary actions to enable analysis.
• Automatically analyzes the patient's ECG.
• Determines whether a shockable rhythm is present.
• Charges the defibrillation capacitor and arms the SHOCK button if it detects a shockable rhythm.
• Prompts the operator to press the SHOCK button when the device is ready and a shock is
recommended.
• Delivers a shock once the device has determined a shock is required and the SHOCK button has
been pressed.
• Repeats the process if additional shocks are required.
The RESCUE SAM will NOT shock a patient automatically; it will only advise the operator. The SHOCK
button is enabled only when a shockable rhythm is detected and the device is charged and ready to
shock. Charging occurs automatically when the device detects a shockable rhythm. The operator must
press the SHOCK button to initiate defibrillation.
The RESCUE SAM uses two self-adhesive defibrillation/monitoring pads to monitor ECG signals and, if
necessary, to deliver defibrillation energy to the patient. These pads (also known as electrodes) are
provided in a single-use, disposable package.
The RESCUE SAM determines proper pad-to-patient contact by monitoring the impedance between the
two pads (impedance varies with the electrical resistance of the patient's body). Visual and audio
prompts inform the operator of possible problems with patient contact. Voice prompts and visual
indicators communicate the status of the AED and of the patient to the operator. The RESCUE SAM has
two operational push-button controls, one info-button ans several LED indicators.
Defibrillation energy is delivered as an impedance compensated biphasic truncated exponential
waveform. The device delivers 200 Joules into a 50-ohm load when using adult pads or when using
attenuated child / infant pads, 50J of defibrillation energy into a 50-ohm load. Energy delivered does not
change significantly with patient impedance, although the duration of the generated waveform will vary.
The RESCUE SAM is designed to deliver up to 200J of defibrillation energy through a patient impedance
range of 25 – 175 ohms.
Defibrillation and AED operating power is supplied by a replaceable (non-rechargeable) lithium battery
pack that provides for long standby life and low maintenance operation. Each pack is marked with an
expiration date.
The RESCUE SAM records event documentation on its internal memory.
RESCUE SAM User Manual vers.1.0 March 2011
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