THANK YOU TO TENARIS FOR THE GENEROUS DONATION OF AN AED MACHINE.

 

Before deploying the AED, confirm the emergency by ensuring the patient is unresponsive, not breathing normally, and lacks a pulse. Immediately call emergency medical services and begin manual chest compressions while setting up the device. [1]

 

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Turn on the AED

   • Press the green Power Button (located at the bottom-center of the front panel, marked with an I/O symbol).

   • The device will immediately start speaking to guide you. Listen closely to the instructions. [1, 2]

2. Expose the Chest

   • Remove or cut all clothing away from the patient's bare skin.

   • If the chest is wet, quickly wipe it dry. If there is excessive chest hair, shave the areas where pads will be placed. [1]

3. Open and Apply the Pads

   • Pull the green tab located at the bottom of the device to pull out the electrode pad pouch.

   • Tear open the pouch, peel the two adhesive pads from their plastic backing one at a time, and stick them firmly to the skin exactly as illustrated on the icons:

     • Pad 1: Upper right chest (just below the collarbone).

     • Pad 2: Lower left side of the chest (just below the armpit area). [1, 2, 3, 4]

4. Heart Rhythm Assessment (Do Not Touch)

   • The AED will announce "Analyzing heart rhythm, do not touch the patient."

   • Make sure no one is touching or moving the patient during this brief window, as motion can disrupt the reading. [1, 2]

5. Deliver a Shock (If Advised)

   • If a shock is needed: The device will say "Shock advised, stand clear." Ensure nobody is touching the patient, look around, and then:

     • For Semi-Automatic (350P/500P): Press the flashing orange Shock Button (heart symbol with lightning bolt) when prompted.

     • For Fully Automatic (360P): The device will countdown and deliver the shock automatically without requiring a button press.

   • If no shock is needed: The device will say "No shock advised" and prompt you to start CPR. [1, 2, 3]

6. Perform CPR

   • Place overlapping hands directly in the center of the patient's chest and perform continuous compressions.

   • Push down hard and fast, matching your compression speed to the audio metronome ticking sound provided by the AED.

   • The device will pause automatically every 2 minutes to re-analyze the heart rhythm. Repeat the cycle until emergency medical professionals take over. [1, 2]

 

Important Age & Weight Considerations

• Adults and Children over 8 years old (or over 55 lbs / 25 kg): Use the standard gray cartridge currently installed in the machine.

• Infants and Children 1 to 8 years old (under 55 lbs / 25 kg): Slide out the adult cartridge and insert a pink Pediatric-Pak if one is available nearby. If no specialized child pads are available, use the adult pads anyway rather than delaying care. [1, 2, 3]

 

 

If you're checking on this device for safety preparation, let me know if you would like me to explain how to read the status indicator light to ensure the machine is currently active and rescue-ready.