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LIFEPAK 9 shock advisory adapter Service Manual
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Figure 1-1 LIFEPAK 9 shock advisory adapter Location
The LIFEPAK 9 shock advisory adapter (see Figure 1-2) analyzes patient
ECG through FAST-PATCH disposable defibrillation electrodes. The
adapter then determines if defibrillation is necessary and displays the
appropriate message on the lower left corner of the monitor screen.
The defibrillator/monitor CODE SUMMARY function records patient
information when the adapter completes ECG analysis. At power-on, the
adapter runs a self-test. The message SERVICE ADAPTER displays on the
lower left corner of the monitor screen if the self-test fails. The
instrument will not function until the self-test succeeds.
Defibrillation charge function can be tested using the adapter in the same
way as in the defibrillator/monitor. The disposable defibrillation
electrodes connect to snap fittings in the adapter. The snap fittings
connect to a test load in the LIFEPAK 9 defibrillator/monitor for charge
energy dump. A test load switch next to the left test load connector
contact closes when the disposable defibrillation electrodes connect.
This signals the defibrillator that an energy discharge is impending,
allowing the instrument to capture the current data.
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