Physio Control LIFEPAK 15, Operating Instructions Manual

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Chapter 10 | Maintaining the Equipment
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• Transmits the self-test results if the
TRANSMIT RESULTS
option is enabled. (Transmission
may take up to 4 minutes.)
• Turns itself off
If the defibrillator detects a problem during an auto test, it annotates the fault condition on the
printed test report.
For more information about enabling the
TRANSMIT RESULTS
option, see the
LIFEPAK 15 Monitor/Defibrillator Setup Options guide provided with your device.
The automatic self-test is not performed if the defibrillator is already turned on at 03:00 or if
power is not available. If the defibrillator is manually turned on while a self-test is in progress, the
self-test is halted and the defibrillator turns on normally.
For more information, see General Troubleshooting Tips (on page 214).
User Tests
The User Test is a functional test of the LIFEPAK 15 monitor/defibrillator. The User Test should
be performed only as a test and not while using the defibrillator during patient care. Perform the
User Test as a part of completing the daily Operator’s Checklist.
Note: The defibrillator must be in Manual mode to perform the User Test.
To perform a User Test separate from completing the Operator’s Checklist:
1. Press
ON
to turn on the LIFEPAK 15 monitor/defibrillator.
2. Press
OPTIONS
. The Options menu appears.
3. Select
USER TEST
. The defibrillator performs the following tasks:
• Self-tests to check the device.
•
Charges to 10 joules and discharges internally (this energy is not accessible at the therapy
connector).
•
Prints a Pass/Fail report.
If the LIFEPAK 15 monitor/defibrillator detects a failure during the User Test, the Service LED is
illuminated and the printed report indicates that the test failed. Remove the defibrillator from use
and contact a qualified service technician.
If you must interrupt the User Test, turn the power off and then on again. The test stops and the
defibrillator operates normally. A Pass/Fail report does not print.
Note: During the User Test, all front panel controls (except
ON
) and standard paddle controls are
disabled. Routinely testing the defibrillator consumes battery power; maintain all batteries as
described in Battery Warnings (on page 209).
Note: The last 40 User and Auto Test results are transmitted with all reports to the CODE-STAT
Suite data management system.
Note: It is important to understand defibrillator operation. For suggested procedures to help
keep personnel acquainted with normal defibrillator operation, see the function checks that are
provided in this chapter. The function checks used may vary according to your local protocols.