GE AED Pro - Frequently Asked Questions

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1. Q: Can I give CPR while the AED Pro is analyzing?
A: No. As with all AEDs, the operator should stop CPR compressions during the analysis phase.
2. Q: Can I transport the victim while the AED Pro is analyzing?
A: No. Vehicle motion may cause noise artifacts that could interfere with proper cardiac rhythm
analysis. Stop the vehicle when cardiac rhythm analysis is necessary.
3. Q: Do I need to prepare the chest prior to pad application?
A: Special preparation is not usually necessary. The chest should be as clean, dry, and as oil free as
possible. In some cases, the chest may need to be shaved. Follow your Medical Director’s
instruction.
4. Q: What happens if the battery is low when I begin a rescue?
A: When the BATTERY INDICATOR is RED, the AED Pro issues a “Battery Low” prompt once;
however, the AED Pro is still capable of delivering approximately 9 more defibrillation shocks.
When the AED Pro is not capable of delivering any more shocks, it beeps once every 30 seconds.
To continue the rescue attempt, leave the lid open and replace the battery. When the battery
replacement takes longer than 60 seconds, the first rescue is terminated and the AED Pro will begin
to record the events from then on as a separate rescue.
5. Q: How do I set the AED Pro internal clock?
A: Set the clock by using the RescueLink Software Program, PC and IR Adapter. See Setting the AED
Pro Internal Clock.
6. Q: What happens if I close the lid in the middle of a rescue attempt?
A: If you close the lid during a rescue, you must re-open the lid within 15 seconds to continue the
rescue. You will hear the prompt, “Open lid to continue Rescue.” If the lid remains closed for more
than 15 seconds, a new rescue will initiate when the lid is reopened. If the “remain in manual mode”
option has been selected in the initial set up and the AED is in manual mode when the lid is
momentarily closed and reopened, the AED will exit the manual mode and revert to the AED mode.
Note: If the lid is closed during a rescue while the pads are connected to the patient, the STATUS
INDICATOR may turn RED. When the lid is reopened, however, the rescue may be continued even
though the STATUS INDICATOR remains RED.
7. Q: My AED Pro is sounding an audible alert. Why? How do I stop it?
A: The audible alert indicates that the self-test detected a need for maintenance or corrective action.
Determine the maintenance required by using the Troubleshooting Table in this chapter.
Opening and closing the lid may turn OFF the audible alert until the next self-test. However, the
STATUS INDICATOR will remain RED.
8. Q: The AED Pro did not sound an audible alert when I removed the pads and closed the lid. Why?
A: The lid-closed pad self-test only activates the STATUS INDICATOR. The AED Pro allows time for
replacement of the pads – as removing pads is a normal procedure after a rescue - or a battery
during the post rescue procedure, however, an audible maintenance indicator will be triggered after
the next Daily Self-Test.
9. Q: What can I do to keep the AED Pro warm when a rescue is in an isolated area and at subzero
temperatures?
A: When travel to a rescue involves exposing the AED Pro to extremely cold temperatures for an
extended period of time, keep the pads and the battery warm.
10. Q: What should I do if I initiate MANUAL MODE but then decide AED MODE is more appropriate?
A: Once charging is complete, wait 30 seconds for the AED Pro to revert back to AED MODE. The
seconds will count down on the display. If "REMAIN IN MANUAL MODE" has been enabled,
momentarily close the AED lid and reopen. The AED will then revert to AED mode.