62 Troubleshooting Welch Allyn AED 10 Automatic External Defibrillator
Analyzing Interrupted
No Shock Delivered
Indicator/Possible Cause Corrective Action
Defibrillator pad removed. Press electrode pad to firmly attach it to patient's skin. If
needed, replace the pad.
Electrical interference or radio transmissions. Remove possible sources of electrical or radio
interference.
Electrical/radio frequency interference. Move hand-held communication devices or other
suspected devices away from the AED 10.
Electrode disconnected from patient or AED 10. Check the connection to the AED 10.
Patient movement. Move patient to stable location when possible.
Patient’s motion (CPR, seizures, etc.) Stop patient motion if possible.
Transportation of the patient during vehicle motion. Stop patient movement or, if possible, stop vehicle
transportation during analysis.
Indicator/Possible Cause Corrective Action
Electrode pad connector not properly connected to the
Welch Allyn AED 10 socket.
Push pads connector firmly into Welch Allyn AED 10
connector socket.
Improper pad placement or pads touching each other. Check pad placement. Use the pictures on the pads to
make sure they are in correct location.
Pads, cable, or connector damaged. Replace pads.
Poor defibrillation pad contact with patient’s bare chest. Press pads firmly to patient’s bare chest.
Wipe moisture from chest and/or shave excessive hair
from chest.
Replace the pad, if needed.
Shock button not pressed within fixed time limit. Press Shock button within 30 seconds (Automated Mode)
or 60 seconds (Manual Mode) after the ready message.
Electrode disconnected from patient or AED 10. Check the connection to the AED 10.
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