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FRONT PANEL CONTROL FUNCTIONS KEYS
Key ON/OFF
Power On-off push button of RESCUE 230
At switch on, if the paddles are disconnected, the battery status
and clock set-up screen will appear . To set-up the clock use F1-
F3 keys else to start ECG monitoring press F1 key.
To shut-off the device press the ON/OFF key only once.
Key SHOCK
When the red light inside this key is on it means that
RESCUE230 is ready to defibrillate. Pressing this key will release
the defibrillation shock.
(This key is active only when disposable pads are used).
To release the shock with the standard pads press both
pushbuttons on the pads handles.
Key CHARGE
This key will start the energy charging to the selected level. It is
active only with the disposable pads.
To start the charging with the standard pads press both pushbuttons on
the pads handles.
Key MENU
Controls the device set-up functions.
When pressed, on the display will appear the specific functions
for the F1-F4 keys.
Key SYNC
Used for the sync mode (defibrillation will be done in sync with
the R-wave of the ECG complex).
The sync mode is displayed on the screen.
Key
DISCH
Pressing this key will discharge the energy internally.
(If no discharge is actuated, after 30 sec the RESCUE 230 will
discharge internally the energy).
ENERGY selection
keys
Used to select the energy level desired. The corresponding light
will switch on and the energy value will be displayed on the
screen.(set value).
Key PRINT
Enables to obtain a hardcopy of the ECG traces and the device
set-up values.
Key FEED
Paper feed key.
