ZOLL AutoPulse User Manual

1. Power up AutoPulse
2. Close chest bands
3. Press CONTINUE (green button)
4. Press START (green button) to
begin compressions
To pause or stop operation
press STOP (orange button)
• Remove ALL clothing from torso
(both front and back) to ensure
skin-to-platform contact
• Align armpits onto yellow line
on Platform
Do not twist the
chest bands
Maintain chest bands at
90 degrees to Platform
and free of obstructions
For Fault/User Advisory
• Lift up and fully extend both chest bands.
• Check both lateral and vertical patient alignment.
• Verify that chest bands are not twisted,
are 90 degrees to the Platform and are
free of obstructions.
• Press RESTART (green button) and follow
on-screen instructions to begin compressions.
If you cannot rectify problem immediately open chest
bands and revert to manual CPR.
Troubleshooting
Follow all local protocols
and procedures.
Review User Guides and
complete in-service training.
LifeBand
®
instructions on other side
P/N 10596-001 Rev. 10
AutoPulse
®
Quick Reference Guide
For Adult (
>
–
18 years) Non-Traumatic Cardiac Arrest
Maximum Patient Weight 300 lbs.

ZOLL AutoPulse Specifications

General

Chest Compression Method	Load Distributing Band
Power Source	Rechargeable Battery
Patient Compatibility	Adult
Compression Rate	80 compressions per minute
Compression Depth	20% of chest depth
Patient Chest Size Range	30-51 inches (76-130 cm)

Summary

AutoPulse Operation and Troubleshooting

Patient Preparation for AutoPulse

Remove clothing, align patient torso on platform, ensuring armpits align with yellow line.

Initiating AutoPulse Therapy

Power up AutoPulse, close chest bands, press CONTINUE and START to begin compressions.

Troubleshooting AutoPulse Faults

Address advisories by extending bands, checking alignment, band twist, and restarting.

General Usage and Compliance

Follow local protocols, review user guides, and complete in-service training.

LifeBand Load-Distributing Band Management

Removing the LifeBand

Detach the LifeBand by removing the cover plate, pinching locking tabs, and pulling the band clip.

Installing the LifeBand

Align arrows, insert band clip, ensure it clicks, check for twists, and secure the cover plate.

LifeBand Installation Check

Verify band clip installation by checking for faults after powering on the device.