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LIFEPAK 20 Defibrillator/Monitor Operating Instructions 4-5
©2002–2013 Physio-Control, Inc.
AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATION
The following paragraphs include:
• AED Warnings
• AED Setup
• AED Procedure
• Special AED Setup Options
• Troubleshooting Tips for AED Mode
• Switching from AED to Manual Mode
AED Warnings
AED Setup
You can setup the LIFEPAK 20 defibrillator/monitor to turn on in AED mode before placing the
defibrillator in use (refer to Section 8).
When illuminated, the AED mode LED indicates that the Continuous Patient Surveillance System
(CPSS) is active. CPSS automatically monitors the patient ECG for a potentially shockable rhythm.
When the
ANALYZE button is pressed, the Shock Advisory System (SAS) is activated. SAS is an ECG
analysis system that advises the user if it detects a shockable or nonshockable rhythm.
The LIFEPAK 20 defibrillator/monitor can be setup to display the ECG waveform in AED mode or to
not display a waveform. The operation in AED mode remains the same whether or not the ECG
waveform is displayed.
WARNINGS!
Possible misinterpretation of data.
Do not analyze while patient is moving or being transported. Motion artifact may affect the ECG signal
resulting in an inappropriate shock or no shock advised message. Motion detection may delay
analysis. Stop motion and stand clear of patient during analysis.
Pediatric patient safety risk.
In AED mode, this defibrillator is not designed to administer energy at pediatric joule settings. The
American Heart Association recommends AEDs be used only on patients who are more than eight
years old.
When the ECG waveform is set to ON in the
setup options (refer to Section 8), the ECG
appears with all of the AED messages and
prompts, as shown in the screen to the left.
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