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LIFEPAK 20e Defibrillator/Monitor Operating Instructions
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Troubleshooting Tips for AED Mode
Table 4-1
Troubleshooting Tips for AED Mode
Observation
Possible Cause
Corrective Action
1
CONNECT ELECTRODES
message appears.
Inadequate connection to
defibrillator.
• Check for electrode
connection.
Electrodes do not adhere
properly to the patient.
• Press electrodes firmly on
patient’s skin.
• Clean, shave, and dry the
patient’s skin as
recommended.
Electrodes are dry, damaged,
or out of date.
• Replace the electrodes.
2
REMOVE TEST PLUG
message appears.
Test plug connected to therapy
cable.
• Disconnect test plug from
therapy cable.
• Connect electrodes to
therapy cable.
3
MOTION DETECTED
and
STOP MOTION
messages
appear during analysis.
Patient movement.
• Stop CPR during analysis.
• When patient is being
manually ventilated, press
ANALYZE
after complete
exhalation
.
• Move patient to stable
location when possible.
Patient movement because of
agonal respirations.
• Press
ANALYZE
immediately
after exhalation or wait until
agonal respirations are
slower or absent.
Electrical/radio frequency
interference.
• Move hand-held
communication devices or
other suspected devices
away from the defibrillator
when possible.
4
DISARMING
message
appears.
Therapy cable or electrodes
disconnected from AED or
patient.
• Confirm secure connection
and press
ANALYZE
.
Shock button not pressed
within 60 seconds or door is
open.
• Press
ANALYZE
again.
• Press
SHOCK
immediately
when directed.
5
Voice prompts sound faint
or distorted.
Low battery power.
• Connect to AC power.
6
LOW IMPEDANCE–
RECHARGING
message
appears.
Patient impedance <15 ohms
detected.
• No action required.
7
Metronome not heard.
Metronome only sounds during
CPR time.
• No action required.
Metronome not set to be
ON
in
AED mode.
• Refer to
.
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