ASTM F1254 PDF

Standard Practice for Performance of Prehospital Manual Defibrillation (Withdrawn 2007)

ASTM F1254 – Standard Practice for Performance of Prehospital Manual Defibrillation (Withdrawn 2007)

1.1 This practice covers guidelines for prehospital providers performing manual defibrillation.

1.2 This practice is one in a set of performance guidelines for prehospital defibrillation.

1.3 This practice is specifically not meant to deal with equipment specifications, quality assurance, or training.

1.4 This practice is limited to external defibrillators used in the prehospital setting.

1.5This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.