Cardiac Science Powerheart G5 User manual

User Guide
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Cardiac Science® Powerheart® G5
Automated External Defibrillator
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USER GUIDE
POWERHEART® G5
AUTOMATED EXTERNAL
DEFIBRILLATOR
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and data used in the examples are fictitious unless otherwise noted.
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Rescue Ready‚ RescueCoach‚ and RHYTHMx are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Cardiac Science Corporation. All other product and company
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[email protected]
www.cardiacscience.com
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D-30175 Hannover
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Contents
Chapter 1: About the AED
AED overview ..........................................................................................................................1-1
AED parts ................................................................................................................................1-2
The display panel .....................................................................................................................1-3
Defibrillation pads....................................................................................................................1-4
CPR device...............................................................................................................................1-4
Intellisense® battery...................................................................................................................1-5
Chapter 2: Steps of a Rescue
1: Assess the patient..................................................................................................................2-2
2: Prepare the patient ...............................................................................................................2-2
3: Place pads.............................................................................................................................2-3
4: Analyse the ECG..................................................................................................................2-4
5: Deliver a shock.....................................................................................................................2-5
6: Give CPR.............................................................................................................................2-6
7: Prepare the AED for the next rescue.....................................................................................2-7
Chapter 3: Safety
Indications for use ....................................................................................................................3-2
Safety alert descriptions ............................................................................................................3-3
Warnings and cautions .............................................................................................................3-4
Symbols and labels ...................................................................................................................3-8

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Chapter 4: AED Features
Dual languages .........................................................................................................................4-1
Prompting levels.......................................................................................................................4-2
CPR behaviour types ................................................................................................................4-3
AED device history and rescue data recording ..........................................................................4-3
AED Manager software ............................................................................................................4-3
Chapter 5: Troubleshooting
Self-tests ...................................................................................................................................5-2
Troubleshooting indicators.......................................................................................................5-3
Maintenance and service messages ............................................................................................5-4
Diagnostic mode messages........................................................................................................5-6
Chapter 6: Product Care
Periodical maintenance.............................................................................................................6-2
Cleaning and care.....................................................................................................................6-4
Authorised service.....................................................................................................................6-4
Appendix A: RescueCoach™ voice and text prompts
Appendix B: Technical Data
Powerheart G5 parameters....................................................................................................... B-2
Defibrillation pads................................................................................................................... B-7
Intellisense® battery (model XBTAED001).............................................................................. B-8

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Appendix C: ECG Analysis Algorithm and Rescue Waveform
RHYTHMx® AED ECG analysis algorithm ............................................................................C-2
Rescue protocol .......................................................................................................................C-2
STAR® biphasic waveform.......................................................................................................C-3
Patient impedance ............................................................................................................C-3
Waveform and energy levels for adult defibrillation pads ..................................................C-4
Waveform and energy levels for paediatric defibrillation pads ...........................................C-6
Appendix D: Electromagnetic Emissions Standards Compliance
Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration—electromagnetic emissions....................................D-2
Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration—electromagnetic immunity ...................................D-3
Recommended separation distances between portable
and mobile RF communications equipment and the AED ..................................................D-7
Appendix E: Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)
Directive Compliance
Manufacturer’s WEEE compliance instructions ...................................................................... E-1
Appendix F: Limited Warranty
For how long?...........................................................................................................................F-1
What you must do:...................................................................................................................F-1
What we will do: ......................................................................................................................F-2
Obligations and warranty limits: ..............................................................................................F-2
What this warranty does not cover: ..........................................................................................F-3
This Limited warranty is void if:...............................................................................................F-3
If the warranty period has expired:............................................................................................F-3

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1About the AED
Contents
◆AED overview 1-1
◆AED parts 1-2
◆The display panel 1-3
◆Defibrillation pads 1-4
◆CPR device 1-4
◆Intellisense® battery 1-5
This section describes the parts of the AED and its optional features for use in rescues.
AED overview
The Powerheart G5 automated external defibrillator (AED) is designed for treating life-threatening
heart beat irregularities, such as ventricular fibrillation, that cause Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA).
There are two models available—fully automatic and semi-automatic. After the defibrillation pads
are applied to the patient, the fully automatic model evaluates the heart rhythm and, if a shockable
rhythm is detected, delivers a shock without any rescuer assistance. The semi-automatic model
evaluates the heart rhythm and requires the rescuer to press the shock button if a shockable rhythm
is detected. Both models have voice and text instructions that guide the rescuer through the entire
defibrillation process.
Note: Not all of the configurations described in this document are available in all areas.

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AED parts
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AED is Rescue Ready.
Rescue Ready technology
assesses the AED, battery,
and pads to ensure that they
are ready to perform a rescue.
Rescue Ready® status indicator
Latch (press to open)
Pad expiration window
Lid
Battery compartment (on bottom)
AED is not Rescue Ready.
Pad package holders
Speaker
Pad socket/USB port
Display (details on next page)

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The display panel
The display panel
SHOCKS 1
NOW SAFE
00:00
TO TOUCH PATIENT
Information display
◆Number of shocks
delivered
◆Rescue timer
◆Rescue prompts and
CPR countdown timer
Defibrillation pads indicator
Lights up when the pads are:
◆improperly connected to the AED
◆cold, dried or damaged
◆detached from the patient during
arescue
Smartgauge™ battery status
indicator
The green LEDs display the
capacity of the battery. With use,
the LEDs turn off as battery
capacity decreases. When the
green LEDs turn off and the red
LED lights up, replace the battery.
Shock button
(semi-automatic model only)
◆Lights up in red when the
AED is ready to deliver
a defibrillation shock.
◆Press to deliver therapy to
the patient.
Service indicator
Lights up when the AED detects
a need for maintenance or service.
Function buttons
Press to enter diagnostic mode or
to change the prompt language.

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About the AED
Defibrillation pads
The AED comes with defibrillation pads installed. Pads are stored in a ready-to-use, sealed package.
Pads are self-adhesive with an attached cable and connector for power and ECG transmission. Pads
are disposable: discard after use in a rescue.
The pads have a limited shelf life and should not be used beyond the expiry date. Always keep a
fresh, unopened pair of pads plugged into the AED.
The AED can identify the pad type and expiry date. The AED is compatible with these types of
pad:
◆XELAED001 defibrillation pads
◆XELAED002 defibrillation pads with CPR Device
◆XELAED003 paediatric defibrillation pads
When the patient is 8 years of age or younger or weighs 25 kg (55 pounds) or less, use the AED
with paediatric defibrillation pads, if available. See the instructions for use accompanying
paediatric pads to replace preinstalled pads with paediatric pads.
DO NOT delay therapy to determine the patient's exact age or weight.
Contact Cardiac Science Customer Services to order replacement pads.
Important: Paediatric pads are not to be pre-connected to the AED. Follow the instructions for use
provided with paediatric pads. See Warnings and cautions on page 3-4 for important safety
information.
CPR device
The CPR device is about the size of the palm of your hand. Its non-slip surface
and shape transfers the rescuer’s compressions to the patient’s chest. The CPR
device (included with optional Adult defibrillation pads with CPR device)
measures the depth and rate of chest compressions. The AED uses this
information to help to guide the appropriate compression rate and compression
depth during CPR.
Note: Use of the CPR device is optional.
If you do not use the CPR device, place it on a surface next to the patient. DO NOT
attempt to detach the device from its cable.
Contact Cardiac Science Customer Services to order the Adult defibrillation pads with CPR device.

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Intellisense® battery
Intellisense® battery
The Intellisense battery (model XBTAED001) automatically stores the
history of its operating life. The battery history can be reviewed using
the AED Manager software.
Important: See Warnings and cautions on page 3-4 for important safety
information.
How to replace the battery:
Ensure that the battery is at room temperature before inserting it into the AED.
www.cardiacscience.com/batteryrecycle
Press tab Lift out Insert new
Press down to hear click Ensure Rescue Ready is green
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2Steps of a Rescue
These are the general steps involved in performing a rescue:
1: Assess the patient (page 2-2)
2: Prepare the patient (page 2-2)
3: Place the defibrillation pads (page 2-3)
4: Analyse the patient’s ECG (page 2-4)
5: Deliver a defibrillation shock (page 2-5)
6: Give CPR (page 2-6)
7: Prepare the AED for the next rescue (page 2-7)

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1: Assess the patient
Determine whether
the patient is more
than 8 years of age
or weighs more than
25 kg (55 pounds)
and is both:
◆Unresponsive
◆Not breathing or not breathing normally
DO NOT delay therapy to determine the
patient’s exact age or weight.
CALL EMERGENCY MEDICAL
SERVICES!
Note: When the patient is 8 years of age or
younger or weighs 25 kg (55 pounds) or less,
use the AED with paediatric defibrillation pads,
if available. See the directions for use that
accompany the paediatric pads to replace
adult pads with paediatric pads.
2: Prepare the patient
1. Place the AED
next to the patient.
Note: The normal
use for the AED is
with it lying
horizontally.
2. Open the AED lid.
3. Remove the clothing from the patient’s chest.
4. Ensure that the patient’s skin is clean
and dry.
5. Dry the patient’s chest and shave excessive
hair if necessary.

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3: Place pads
3: Place pads
Note: Cardiac Science’s standard defibrillation pads are
non-polarised and can be placed in either position as
shown on the pad package. The package itself can be
left attached to the defibrillation pad wires.
When the AED
prompts… Do this…
Tear open the white
package across the
dotted line and
remove the pads.
1. Keeping the pads connected to
the AED, tear open the package.
2. Remove the pads from the
package.
You can leave the package
attached to the pad wires.
Peel one of the white
pads completely from
the blue plastic.
3. With a firm, steady pull, peel
one pad away from the blue
plastic liner.
You can use either pad.
Firmly place the pad
without the blue
plastic on the
patient's bare chest,
exactly as shown on
the pads.
4. Place the pad in either location
on the chest.
Next, peel the second
white pad from the
blue plastic. Firmly
place the second pad
on the other location
exactly as shown on
the pads.
5. Pull the blue plastic from
the second pad.
6. Place the pad on the other
location on the chest.
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4: Analyse the ECG
During the analysis phase, you may hear one or more of these prompts:
When the AED prompts… Do this…
Do not touch the patient. Analysing
heart rhythm. Please wait.
The AED begins analysing the
cardiac rhythm of the patient.
1. Do not touch the patient.
2. Wait for the next prompt.
If the AED prompts… This is the problem… Do this…
Open lid to continue
rescue.
The lid of the AED is
closed.
Ensure that the lid is fully open.
Press pads firmly to
patient’s bare chest.
The pads are not properly
placed or are loose.
Ensure that the pads are firmly placed on clean,
dry skin.
Make sure pad connector
is plugged into AED.
The pads are
disconnected from
the AED.
Ensure that the connector is plugged properly
into the AED.
Analysis interrupted. Stop
patient motion.
The AED restarts the
analysis.
The patient is moving
excessively or there is
strong electromagnetic
emitting equipment
nearby (within 2 metres).
Remove the electronic device or stop the
excessive motion.

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5: Deliver a shock
5: Deliver a shock
When the AED is charged, it continues to analyse the patient's heart rhythm. If the rhythm
changes and a shock is no longer needed, the AED prompts, “Rhythm changed. Shock cancelled.”
When the AED prompts… Do this…
Shock advised. Do not touch the
patient.
Ensure that no one is touching
the patient.
Automatic model:
Shock will be delivered in 3, 2, 1.
The AED delivers the defibrillation
shock automatically.
Semi-automatic model:
When the AED is ready to deliver
a defibrillation shock, the Shock
button flashes.
Press the red flashing button
to deliver shock.
Automatic model:
Ensure that no one is touching
the patient.
Semi-automatic model:
Press the Shock button.
If you do not press the Shock
button within 30 seconds of
hearing the prompt, the AED
disarms the charge and
prompts you to start CPR.
After the AED delivers the
defibrillation shock:
Shock delivered.
Wait for the next prompt.
It is now safe to touch the patient.
Give CPR as instructed.
Begin CPR.

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6: Give CPR
After the AED delivers a shock or detects a non-shockable
rhythm, it enters CPR mode.
Important: If the AED is not operating as expected, it is
preferable to perform CPR without the aid of the AED than to
delay providing CPR.
After the CPR time expires, the AED returns to the ECG analysis mode (see 4: Analyse the ECG on
page 2-4).
If the patient is conscious and breathing normally, leave the pads on the patient's chest and
connected to the AED. Make the patient as comfortable as possible and wait for emergency
medical services (EMS) personnel to arrive.
Note: If the AED does not provide the expected CPR coaching, the rescuer must conduct CPR
as appropriate.
When the AED prompts… Do this…
If needed, perform CPR as
instructed.
Perform CPR according to the
prompts.
Follow the countdown timer
on the text display.