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6. Replace the thumbscrews
3.2.3
Running a Self-Test
After installing the battery, the AED7000 powers up and performs a self-test. At
power-up, the following tests are performed: battery, main processor, memory and
program, ECG acquisition system, and defibrillator.
3.3
Getting to Know the AED7000 Automatic External Defibrillator
The AED7000 is an automatic external defibrillation (AED) device. It features a
straightforward, three-step operating design that uses extensive voice and visual
prompts to assist the operator. This defibrillator should not be used on patients less
than
8 years old or under 25kg (55lbs), unless it is equipped with the accessory AED
7000 Pediatric Energy Reducer
Functions
This section describes the following AED7000 features:
Controls
LED Prompts
Voice Prompts
Detailed information on using, and maintaining the AED7000 are presented in
Chapters 5and 6, respectively.
3.4
User Interface
3.4.1
Controls
The AED7000 is designed for ease of operation. After putting the defibrillator pads
on the patient and connecting them to the AED7000, the operator performs this
simple three-step process:
