Philips Efficia DFM100 - Page 84

5: AED Mode Option Using AED Mode to Defibrillate
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“Press pads firmly to patient’s
bare skin. Pads must not be
touching clothing or each other.
If needed, remove hair from
patient’s chest.
”

The Therapy cable is
connected. A pads off
condition still exists.
Securely connect the
Therapy cable and the
pads connector. See
“Connecting
Multifunction
Electrode Pads.” on
page 8.
Confirm there is a
good pads contact with
the skin.
“
Be sure pads connector is
completely inserted.
”
“Poor pads contact, Replace
pads.
”

Replace the pads.
“
Begin CPR.” 

Begin CPR, if
indicated.
Table 12 AED Mode Pads Off Messages (Continued)
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
Table 13 AED Mode Marginal Impedance Messages
These messages may appear when the Efficia DFM100 detects a higher pad impedance than expected in the average
patient. The cause could be excessive hair on the chest, expired or dried out pads, or poor pad placement/contact on
the patient.
Audio Message Display Text Condition User Action
“
Press pads firmly to patient’s
bare skin.
”

When the device is not
charged, charging or
delivering a shock or in a
pause period, pads
impedance condition is
marginal.
Recheck pads.
Confirm they are
securely connected to
the patient.
“
Press pads firmly to patient’s
bare skin. Pads must not be
touching clothing or each other.
If needed remove hair from
patient’s chest.
”
“
Poor pads contact, Replace
pads.
”
 Recheck pads.
Confirm they are
securely connected to
the patient. If they are,
remove them and
replace with new pads.
“
Begin CPR.” None or 

Good pads contact
cannot be established.
If CPR is indicated,
begin CPR.