AED 10 User Manual - Welch Allyn

253Using the defibrillatorThis chapter provides information for using the Welch Allyn AED 10 with a patient. It alsoprovides the instructions for operating the Welch Allyn AED 10 in automated or manualmode and describes the procedures to follow after using the unit.Caution Read the Safety section at the beginning of this manual beforeproceeding with this chapter.Overview .............................................................26Trained operators ...................................................26Fibrillation and defibrillation. ...........................................26Indications and contraindications for use .................................27Operating procedures — Quick reference. ...................................28Assess the patient ..................................................28Start the Welch Allyn AED 10 and deliver a shock ..........................28Begin CPR — Start with chest compressions. .............................28Operating procedures — Detailed information ................................29Assess the patient ..................................................29Start the Welch Allyn AED 10 ..........................................29Apply defibrillation pads to the patient’s bare chest and connect cable ..........29Analyze the patient’s heart rhythm ......................................31Deliver shock. ......................................................31Defibrillator disarm ..................................................33Check the patient’s condition and perform CPR ............................33Shock mode .......................................................34Post-use procedures ....................................................35Working with the internal log ..........................................35Transmitting the internal log via the infrared data port .......................36Storing the Welch Allyn AED 10 for reuse ................................37