AFTER USE:

1)&n= bsp; The volunteer responder will document the event using t= he school district accident form and will forward a copy of completed form to = AED Program Director of Unified Learning Support Services on the next business = day.

2)&n= bsp; Return AED to state of readiness.

3)&n= bsp; The AED will be wiped clean according to policy.

4)&n= bsp; Electrode pads must be replaced and reconnected to devi= ce (electrode pads and CHARGE-PAK™ charging unit must be replaced in the LIFEPACK ® CR Plus AED).

5)&n= bsp; Contents of attached resuscitation kit must be replaced= if used.

6)&n= bsp; Critical Event Stress Debriefing will be conducted by:<= u> the School Physician and Pro= gram Coordinator.

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AED Manufacturer:

Dr. Daniel Collins

<= span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt'>982 Tiogue Avenu= e=

Coventry<= /st1:City>, RI 0= 2816=

Tel: 401-821-6800

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Medtronic Physio-Control

11811 Willows Road NE

P.O. Box 97006

Redmond, WA 98073-9706 US= A

Tel: 425.867.4000

Toll Free = (USA Onl= y): 800.442.1142

Fax: 425.867.4146

www.aedhelp.com

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03/06

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Coventry P= ublic Schools

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Public Access Defibrillator (PAD)

Procedure Manual<= /h1>

NOTE: If an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is not immediately available, perform CPR until AED arrives on the scene. Use of t= he AED is authorized for emergency response personnel trained in CPR and use of the AED.

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PURPOSE:

To provide trained employees of Coventry Public Schools with uniform guidelines to follow when responding to sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) incidents and in intervening with an AED.<= /o:p>

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DURING NORMAL BUSINE= SS HOURS:

1)&n= bsp;      Assess scene for safety before approaching the victim (rescuers are often volunteers and are not expected to place themselves at = risk in order to provide aid to others, instead, the scene or environment around= a victim must be made safe prior to attempts to assist).

2)&n= bsp;      Assess the victim to determine unresponsiveness.

3)&n= bsp;      Assess airway (a), breathing (b), and circulation (c).<= span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'> If there are no signs of circulati= on (normal breathing, coughing or movement), call for or get the AED and call 9-1-1. Contact the front offi= ce to notify them of the location of the person.

4)&n= bsp;      Perform CPR until the AED arrives.

5)&n= bsp;      When AED arrives, open it and follow the AED’s vo= ice prompts:

Apply electrode pads (according to diagram on back of electrode pads) to victim’s bare chest:

a)&n= bsp;      Peel electrode pads, one at a time, from the blue plast= ic liner.

b)&n= bsp;      Shave or clip chest hair if it is so excessive it preve= nts a good seal between electrode pads and skin.

c)&n= bsp;      Wipe chest clean and dry if victim’s chest is dir= ty or wet.

d)&n= bsp;      Press electrode pads firmly to skin.<= /p>
e)&n= bsp;      Stand clear of victim while machine evaluates victim’s heart rhythm.

6)&n= bsp;      Refrain from using portable radios or cell phones within four feet of victim while AED is evaluating heart rhythm.=

7)&n= bsp;      The analyze-and-shock sequence will be repeated for a t= otal of 3 times as long as a shockable rhythm is still assessed.

8)&n= bsp;      If there is no heart rhythm after the third shock, resc= uer will be advised to begin 1 minute of CPR by the voice prompt.

9)&n= bsp;      If more shocks are advised, repeat the procedure as outlined above.

SHOCK ADVISED:

1)&n= bsp;      Clear area, making sure no one is touching the victim.<= o:p>

2)&n= bsp;      Device will analyze the victim’s heart rhythm and shock up to three times if needed.

3)&n= bsp;      After three shocks device will prompt to check pulse (or for breathing and movement) and if absent, start CPR.

4)&n= bsp;      If pulse or signs of circulation such as normal breathi= ng and movement are absent, perform CPR for one minute.

5)&n= bsp;      Device will countdown one minute of CPR and will automatically evaluate victim’s heart rhythm when CPR time is over.

NO SHOCK ADVISED:

1)&n= bsp;      Device will prompt to check pulse (or breathing and movement) and if absent, start CPR.

2)&n= bsp;      If pulse or signs of circulation such as normal breathi= ng and movement are absent, perform CPR for one minute.

3)&n= bsp;      If pulse or signs of circulation are present, check for normal breathing.

4)&n= bsp;      If victim is not breathing normally, give rescue breath= s at a rate of 12-20 per minute.

5)&n= bsp;      AED will automatically evaluate victim’s heart rh= ythm after one minute.

6)&n= bsp;      If victim regains signs of circulation, such as breathi= ng and movement, place them on their side, in the recovery position, and monit= or their breathing closely.

7)&n= bsp;      Continue cycles of heart rhythm evaluations, shocks (if advised) and CPR until professional help arrives.

8)&n= bsp;      Victim must be transported to hospital.

9)&n= bsp;      Leave AED attached to victim until EMS arrives and disconnects AED.

10)&= nbsp; Turn over care of the victim to = EMS personnel. Once they have arrived, follow the directions of EMS personnel for further actions.

AFTER-SCHOOL HOURS:

1)&n= bsp;      Anyone trained in CPR/AED:

a)&n= bsp;      Determine unresponsiveness.

b)&n= bsp;      Public or cellular phone, dial 9-1-1 or local emergency number.

c)&n= bsp;      Call out for help.

d)&n= bsp;      Have someone retrieve the nearest AED.

e)&n= bsp;      If a CPR and/or AED trained individual is available, CPR and AED procedures should be initiated until EMS arrives.

f)&n= bsp;       Follow procedure outlined above.

2)&n= bsp;      Other school events (if AED is available)

a)&n= bsp;      Determine unresponsiveness.

b)&n= bsp;      Activate system:

§Public or cellular phone, 9-1-1 or local emergency number.

§Alert anyone nearby that there is an emergency and n= ever leave the victim alone.

§Ask someone to retrieve the AED. CPR and AED procedures should be initiated until EMS arrives.<= /span>