Philips Efficia DFM100 - AED Mode User Messages

5: AED Mode Option Using AED Mode to Defibrillate
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AED Mode User Messages
AED Mode guides you through the defibrillation process. Depending upon the given situation,
voice prompts and display messages are presented to assist you in using the mode. See Tables 9-16.
Table 9 AED Mode Connect Pads Messages
These messages may appear when the Therapy cable is not connected properly to the Efficia DFM100.
Audio Message Display Text Condition User Action
“
Plug in Connector.”  The Therapy cable is not
connected to the Efficia
DFM100.
Securely connect the
Therapy cable to the
device.
None
 A paddles cable is attached
to the Efficia DFM100.
Disconnect the
paddles cable and
attach the pads
Therapy cable.
Table 10 AED Mode Messages
These messages may appear during normal AED Mode operation.
Audio Message Display Text Condition User Action
“
Adult Mode.” 

The current AED Mode
patient category is Adult.
None
“
Infant/Child Mode.” 

The current AED Mode
patient category is
Infant/Child.
None
“
Low battery.”
See battery icon in upper right
of the display.
The Efficia DFM100
battery charge level is low.
Charge the battery or
replace it with a
charged battery.
Table 11 AED Mode Analysis Related Messages
These messages may appear during AED analysis.
Audio Message Display Text Condition User Action
“
Stay clear of patient. Analyzing.
Stay clear.
”

ECG analysis is underway.
Do not touch the
patient.
“No shock advised.” 

ECG analysis has
determined the rhythm is
not shockable.
Attend to the patient.
Begin CPR if
indicated.