Familiarity with the device being used is essential.
This is not intended to be a specific instruction guide.

• All relevant infection control methods to be utilised.
• If patient is found to be non-responsive and pulseless commence CPR as per Cardiac Arrest guidelines immediately.
• Ensure correct placement of the defibrillation pads for adults^[1] and paediatrics/infants^[2], but DO NOT interrupt CPR to do so.

1. Adult Pad Placement

2. Paediatric Pad Placement

Manual Mode

• Select the appropriate pads for the patient.
• Apply the pads to patient’s bare, dry chest as shown on the packaging.
• Select the desired energy setting.
• Charging:
  • Announce "Charging, continue compressions".
  • Charge the defibrillator and continue compressions.
  • At this time warn, and ensure others are CLEAR.
  • Once charged, an audible alarm will sound.
• Operator and Compressor must communicate clearly and unambiguously.
• Using a tactile hand tap, announce "STOP Compressions". Compressor must stop and hover.
• Shocking:
  • Both Operator and Compressor should assess rhythm; "Confirm shockable / non-shockable".
  • If shockable, deliver shock.
  • If non-shockable, disarm the device.
• Using a tactile hand tap, announce "Resume Compressions".
• Continue CPR as necessary & assess rhythm every 2 minutes.
  

NB: Tactile hand taps are an important and necessary safety feature to minimise risk of accidental shock to rescuers and is a MANDATORY component of IMPACT CPR.

Automatic Mode (Zoll / FR3 / FRx)

• To initiate Automatic mode:
  • If using Corpuls, select AED mode.
  • If using the Zoll, select "Defib" mode on the dial, and then press "Anaylse".
  • If using the FR3 AED, simply open the case and it will automatically turn the unit on. If it does not turn on immediately, press the green power button on the unit.
  • If using the FRx AED, open the case and turn on the unit by pressing the green power button.
• If using the FRx/FR3 AED on an infant/child under weight of 25kg or < 8 years insert the infant/child key immediately.
• When using in Automated External Defibrillator (AED) mode ensure the audio and visual instructions are followed. Devices will analyse rhythms automatically.
• When the device prompts so, warn and ensure others are CLEAR.
• One officer may support this by using a tactile hand tap, announcing "STOP Compressions". Compressor must stop and hover.
• If shockable, the unit will emit a beep when fully charged. If shockable, the device will prompt a shock to be delivered.
• After the shock is delivered, using a tactile hand tap, announce "Resume Compressions"; the compressor must resume.
• Continue to follow the prompts, and CPR, as appropriate.

Zoll M

Philips Laerdal FR3

Philips Laerdal FRx