Philips Medical Systems
HeartStart tells you:
... to stop all motion
... the shock was not delivered
... the shock button was not pressed
possible cause
•The patient is being moved or jostled.
•The environment is dry and movement around the patient is causing static electricity to interfere with ECG analysis.
•Radio or electrical sources are interfering with ECG analysis.
•The pads may not be making good contact with the patient’s skin.
•The pads may be touching each other.
•The pads may be damaged.
Shock has been advised but the shock button has not been pressed within 30 seconds.
recommended action
•Stop CPR; do not touch the patient. Minimize patient motion. If the patient is being transported, stop the vehicle.
•Responders and bystanders should minimize motion, particularly in dry environments that can generate static electricity.
•Check for possible causes of radio and electrical interference and turn them off or remove them from the area.
•Press the pads firmly to the patient's chest.
•Make sure the adhesive pads are correctly positioned on the patient.
•Replace the pads if necessary.
When next prompted, press the Shock button to deliver shock.
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