ERC Protocol

NOTE

ERC Protocol

The HeartStart XLT can be configured to support the European Resuscitation Council (ERC) Guidelines for Resuscitation (1998). If (XURSHDQ￿3URWRFRl is con-

figured to 2Q, the defibrillation process described in this chapter is the same, with the exception of how the Pause state functions (see “Pausing for CPR” on 3-12).

As described, you can enter a Pause state:

￿at the completion of a shock series, or when no shock is advised

When either of these events occurs, the ERC protocol prompts you to Check Patient. Then it prompts you as follows:

Figure 3-14

If Needed

Press PAUSE

And Begin CPR Shocks: 1

00:00:50

PAUSE ANALYZE

Using the ERC protocol, you are not prompted to (or given time to) check the patient’s pulse.

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Defibrillating in AED Mode

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Philips M3500B manual ERC Protocol, If Needed Press Pause Begin CPR Shocks