Physio Control LIFEPAK 20, Manual

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Data Management
6-12 LIFEPAK 20e Defibrillator/Monitor Operating Instructions
OVERVIEW OF CONNECTIONS FOR TRANSMITTING REPORTS
Patient reports can be transmitted from the LIFEPAK 20e defibrillator/monitor to compatible
Physio-Control data management tools. You can transmit data using either of the following two
methods.
• Wireless connection—the optional CodeManagement Module transmits data via wireless
connection to the LIFENET System. Refer to "Transmitting Archived Patient Records,"
page 6-9 , for instructions.
• IrDA connection—an IrDA port, located on the front of the LIFEPAK 20e defibrillator/monitor
(refer to page 2-8 ), supports wireless, infrared communications for transmitting reports from
the defibrillator to your computer.
Note: When the CodeManagement Module is attached to the LIFEPAK 20e defibrillator/
monitor, the IrDA connection is disabled.
Considerations for IrDA Transmission
You initiate and control IrDA transmission of device data at your computer using Physio-Control
post-event review tools. This includes entering patient information, selecting reports to be
transmitted, and monitoring transmission progress. More information about configuring
Physio-Control post-event review tools and instructions for gathering device data can be found in
the relevant documentation and online help.
To receive an IrDA transmission, your computer must have an operational IrDA port. If your
computer does not have an IrDA port, you can install an IrDA adapter to provide the needed
interface. Physio-Control recommends installing an IrDA adapter on all computers to ensure
successful communication connections and data transmissions.
IrDA adapters are available for serial or USB computer ports. Follow the installation and usage
instructions provided with the adapter, ensuring that the adapter mount (receiving end) is
positioned on a stable surface.
Figure 6-3 provides guidelines to follow for positioning the
defibrillator and the IrDA adapter before initiating a transmission.
Note: The shaded cone in Figure 6-3 represents the approximate parameters for positioning
the defibrillator’s IrDA port opposite the IrDA adapter. As the distance between the two
increases, so does the possible range for aligning them.
5 Select
DELETE
to permanently
remove the selected Patient Record
from the archives.
Note: If, after you select
DELETE
,
you decide you do not want to
remove the patient record,
immediately select
UNDO
. If you
continue operations, you cannot
reverse the
DELETE
selection.
6 Press HOME SCREEN and then turn
off the device.