Using AED Mode to Defibrillate 5: AED Mode Option
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Using AED Mode to Defibrillate
Preparation
To prepare for defibrillation in AED Mode:
1 Confirm the patient is:
• Unresponsive
•Not breathing
•Pulseless
2 Expose patient’s bare chest. Wipe moisture from the patient’s chest and, if necessary, clip or
shave excessive chest hair.
3 Check the expiration date on the pads package and inspect the package for any damage.
4 Connect the Therapy cable to the Efficia DFM100 (see “Connecting the Therapy Cable” on
page 7).
5 If the pads are not expired and package is undamaged, open the package and connect the pads
connector to the end of the Therapy cable (see “Connecting Multifunction Electrode Pads.” on
page 8).
6 Apply the pads to the patient as directed on the pads packaging or according to your
organization’s protocol.
CAUTION: Aggressive handling of multifunction electrode pads in storage or prior to use can damage the pads.
Discard the pads if they become damaged.
Operation
To operate the Efficia DFM100 in AED Mode:
1 Turn the Therapy knob to AED. The Efficia DFM100 announces and displays the current
patient category.
If not correct, use the Patient Category button to select the appropriate patient category.
• For patients that are ≥ 25kg or ≥ 8 years old, use Adult patient category.
• For patients <25kg or < 8 years old, use Infant/Child patient category.
2 Follow the voice and screen prompts.
3 Press the orange Shock button if prompted.
See the following sections for more information.
NOTE: While operating in AED Mode, the capabilities of the device are limited to those essential to the
performance of semi-automated external defibrillation. Only the ECG acquired through pads is
displayed. If you have the CO
2
and/or SpO
2
option, based on your configuration, the numeric and
related waveform is also displayed in AED Mode. Previously set alarms and scheduled NBP
measurements are indefinitely paused and entry of patient information (with the exception of
patient category) is disabled. Additionally, the Sync, Lead Select and Alarm Pause buttons are
inactive.
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