Philips Efficia DFM100 - Page 83

Using AED Mode to Defibrillate 5: AED Mode Option
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“Shock advised.”
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
ECG analysis has
determined the rhythm is
shockable.
Once the device is
charged, press the
flashing orange Shock
button.
“
Shock advised, Stay clear.”
“
Analyzing Interrupted. Stay
clear of patient. Stop all
motion.
”
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
ECG analysis was
interrupted because of a bad
ECG signal.
Stop patient
movement and
reanalyze.
“
Cannot analyze.” 
ECG analysis cannot
determine if the rhythm is
shockable or not.
Check pads
connection. Attend to
patient, begin CPR if
indicated.
Table 11 AED Mode Analysis Related Messages (Continued)
These messages may appear during AED analysis.
Audio Message Display Text Condition User Action
Table 12 AED Mode Pads Off Messages
These messages may appear when the multifunction electrode pads are not secured to the patient.
Audio Message
L = long prompts S = short prompts
Not noted = Both
Display Text Condition User Action
L - “Insert connector firmly.
Apply pads to patient’s bare
chest.”
S - “
Insert connector firmly.
Apply pads.
”
“
Apply Pads” is repeated four
times or until the connection
is made.
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With Adult patient category
selected, there is no
connection between the
pads and the Therapy cable.
Securely connect the
Therapy cable and the
pads connector. See
“Connecting
Multifunction
Electrode Pads.” on
page 8.
“
Insert connector firmly. Look
carefully at the screen for
Infant/Child pad placement.
”
With Infant/Child patient
category selected, there is no
connection between the
pads and the Therapy cable.
“
Apply pads as shown on
screen. Apply first pad to child’s
chest. Apply second pad to
child’s back. Apply pads as
shown on screen.
”
With Infant/Child patient
category selected, if pads
remain disconnected, more
audio prompts follow.