Defibrillator/Transcutaneous Pacemaker Analyzer
Using Battery Performance Test Elements
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Defib Pulse Repetition Test
The Defib Pulse Repetition test is used to determine if a
battery-powered defibrillator can deliver a specified
number of discharges within a specified amount of time.
Tables 26 and 27 list the Defib Pulse Repetition test
measurements and custom parameters.
Table 26. Defib Pulse Repetition Test Measurements
Measurement Unit of Measure Description
Energy Joules Amount of energy discharged by the defibrillator
The test stores multiple energy measurements – one per discharge.
Table 27. Defib Pulse Repetition Test Custom Parameters
Parameter Description
Preset Energy The energy (in Joules) used for the test
The field user is prompted to set the defibrillator to this value.
Number of Pulses The number of discharges to be completed during the test
Number of Minutes The maximum time allowed for this test to be completed