Philips Efficia DFM100 - Manual Defibrillation Alarms; Troubleshooting

6: Manual Defibrillation Manual Defibrillation Alarms
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Manual Defibrillation Alarms
Defibrillation alarms can be generated for the conditions shown in Table 18. There are both audio
and visual alerts when activated by the Alarms button. When you switch patient categories, all
parameter alarm limits change to the new patient category. These changes are retained when you
switch modes.
• 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.
For more information on alarms, see “Alarms” on page 36.
Troubleshooting
If your Efficia DFM100 does not operate as expected during Manual Defibrillation, see
“Defibrillation and Pacing Problems” on page 186.
If there is a delay in delivering therapy, start CPR if indicated.
Table 18 Defibrillation Alarms
Alarm Message Condition Type of A larm Indication
 With pads in use, the connection
between the device and patient
has been lost.
High Priority
Non-Latching
Alarm
Red Alarm message
with alarm tone
 A shock has been automatically
aborted.
High Priority
Latching Alarm


Abnormal shock dose delivered
due to marginal patient
impedance.


The device detected a change in
paddles or pads type or the
therapy cable identification is
invalid.


Therapy is disabled due to an
equipment failure.


A power overload has been
detected in the paddles.
Medium Priority
Latching
Configurable
Alarm
Yellow Alarm message
with alarm tone