The ZOLL
AED PLUS graphical user interface is visible on the top of the unit when
the cover is removed. The pictograms are reminders of the steps to follow when
performing a rescue and reinforce instructions provided through voice prompts and
optional display messages.
Each pictogram on the device is associated with an indicator light (LED) and
voice prompts. This combination draws attention to the graphics in a sequence
defined by current protocols for use of an AED by the American Heart Association
and the European Resuscitation Council.
The ZOLL AED PLUS unit contains an LCD display that displays elapsed time, number
of shocks delivered, test messages corresponding to the voice prompts, and depth
of CPR compressions. The LCD can also be configured to display the acquired ECG
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"A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words"
*Step 9 Repeat this and the previous step until the unit no longer
prompts you to deliver a shock.
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When the AED-Plus
is turned on, the unit automatically initiates the sequence of voice prompts
and graphic illuminations for a rescue event. The sequence continues until the
device is turned off or the electrodes are attached to the patient and
impedance of the connection is verified, the unit stops cycling through the
above-mentioned voice and graphic illuminations sequence and automatically
begins analysis of the ECG rhythm.
Following the results of this ECG analysis, voice prompts tell the rescuer
whether a shockable or non-shockable rhythm has been detected. If a shockable
ECG rhythm is present, the graphics illuminate and voice prompts guide the
rescuer through the defibrillation sequence. When no shock is advised, the ZOLL
AED PLUS issues the following series of audio prompts: NO TREATMENT ADVISED.
OPEN AIRWAY. CHECK BREATHING. CHECK CIRCULATION. IF NO CIRCULATION - START CPR
and illuminates the CPR related graphics. A period of 1 to 3 minutes (depending
upon device configuration) is then allowed for rescuer CPR. Following this "CPR
period", the ZOLL AED PLUS automatically re-initiates additional ECG rhythm
analyses.
 In the
continuing presence of a shockable ECG rhythm, the ZOLL AED
PLUS is designed to perform up to three ECG analyses and stacked shocks
before it prompts the rescuer to initiate CPR. Shocks are delivered by
depressing the Treatment Button (indicated by the heart icon and associated
LED) located in the center of the graphical user interface.
See more on Using the CPR
Function and Measuring CPR Chest Compression.
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