AED 10 User Manual - Welch Allyn

User Manual Using the defibrillator 27Indications and contraindications for useOnce the Welch Allyn AED 10 is connected via the defibrillation pads to the patient, theinstrument assesses the patient’s cardiac status and indicates whether the patient is acandidate for defibrillation. The Welch Allyn AED 10 will only administer a defibrillationpulse (shock) to a patient exhibiting a shockable cardiac rhythm. All other rhythms are nonshockableand the patient is not a candidate for defibrillation. Cardiopulmonaryresuscitation (CPR), medication, and supplemental oxygen may also be required toeffectively resuscitate a patient. This defibrillator should not be used on patients less than8 years old or under 25kg (55lbs), unless it is equipped with the accessory AED 10Pediatric Energy Reducer (Welch Allyn 002173-U).Defibrillation may be effective against cardiac arrhythmias such as:• Cardiac arrest• Ventricular fibrillation• Ventricular tachycardia• Other cardiac rhythms with ventricular rates equal to or greater than 160 beatsper minute and amplitudes of at least 0.099 millivolts (mV)NoteThe Welch Allyn AED 10 has not been evaluated for cardioversion of atrialfibrillation.IndicationsContraindicationsPrior to using the Welch Allyn AED 10, the patient should be assessed by a trainedperson. See “Trained operators” on page 26. If defibrillation with the Welch Allyn AED 10is indicated, all of the following signs should be present during patient assessment:• Unconsciousness• Absence of breathing• Unresponsiveness (no signs of circulation)The Welch Allyn AED 10 should NOT be used if the patient exhibits any of the followingsigns:• Patient is conscious• Patient is breathing• Patient is responsive (has signs of circulation)