Physio Control LIFEPAK 15, Operating Instructions Manual

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Automated External Defibrillation (AED)
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LIFEPAK 15 Monitor/Defibrillator Operating Instructions
Possible ECG Misinterpretation
Do not place therapy electrodes in the anterior-posterior
position when operating this defibrillator in AED mode.
A
SHOCK
or
NO SHOCK
decision may be inappropriately
advised. The shock advisory algorithm requires the
electrodes to be placed in the anterior-lateral (Lead II)
position.
Pediatric Patient Safety Risk
In AED mode, this defibrillator is not designed or tested
to interpret pediatric rhythms or administer energy at
pediatric joule settings for children under eight years
old.
AED Mode
The LIFEPAK 15 monitor/defibrillator is set up to operate in Manual mode when it is turned on
(factory default setting). The device can be set up to power on in AED mode by changing the
Setup Options. The factory default settings for AED mode are identified in Setup Options
Factory Default Settings (on page 239). The energy settings and other AED setup options can be
changed according to medical protocol. For more information, see the
LIFEPAK 15 Monitor/Defibrillator Setup Options provided with your device.
The ECG is continuously displayed in AED mode; however, access to other functions such as
OPTIONS
is not allowed in AED mode. The CPR metronome automatically sounds during CPR
times, but it can only be silenced and un-silenced in AED mode. For more information, see CPR
Time and Metronome (on page 125).
You can exit AED mode’s prompted protocol and enter Advisory Monitoring or Manual Mode.
For more information about Advisory Monitoring, see Advisory Monitoring (on page 129). Access
to Manual mode may be direct, require confirmation or a passcode, or not allowed, depending
on how your defibrillator is set up. It is important to be thoroughly familiar with your
monitor/defibrillator settings and operation before use.
AED Procedure
The following descriptions of AED prompts (voice and text) are based on the factory default
settings for AED mode. The settings are consistent with the 2010 American Heart Association
(AHA) and European Resuscitation Council (ERC) guidelines. Changing the setup options may
result in different AED behavior.
The CPR metronome automatically sounds during CPR times and can only be silenced and un-
silenced.