AED 10 User Manual - Welch Allyn

User Manual Using the defibrillator 29Operating procedures — Detailed informationThe Quick Reference operating procedure in the preceding subsection provides the mainsteps for operating the Welch Allyn AED 10:1. Assess the Patient.2. Start the Welch Allyn AED 10.3. Apply Defibrillation Pads to the Patient’s Bare Chest and Connect Cable.4. Analyze the Patient’s Heart Rhythm.5. Deliver the Shock (if prompted, press the red button).6. Perform CPR.Assess the patientFor each step, detailed operating information or procedures follow.Before using the Welch Allyn AED 10, assess the patient’s condition. Use the unit only ifall of the following patient signs are present:• Unconsciousness• Absence of breathing• Unresponsiveness (no signs of circulation)Start the Welch Allyn AED 10Push the green ON/OFF button next to the large number “1” to power on the Welch AllynAED 10.RALLON/OFF button123AED10Apply defibrillation pads to the patient’s bare chest and connect cableFor defibrillation to be effective, it is important to correctly place the pads on the patientand connect the defibrillation pads to the Welch Allyn AED 10.Before applying pads to the patient’s chest be sure to:• Remove all clothing covering chest• Wipe off any water, moisture, or perspiration• Press the pads firmly to make sure they adhere securely to the chest.