LIFEPAK 20/20e Defibrillator/Monitor
Preface
Glossary
The following are definitions of terms used throughout this service manual.
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Automated external defibrillator (AED) — The device uses an ECG analysis
Shock Advisory System™ to advise the device operator if it detects a
shockable or nonshockable rhythm. For more information, refer to the
Shock
Advisory System
section in the operating instructions.
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Biphasic technology — The shock waveform generated by the device. The
biphasic waveform is characterized by a positive current phase, followed by
a reverse current phase of shorter duration and decreased magnitude. The
waveform pulse characteristic is biphasic truncated exponential (BTE).
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CODE SUMMARY™ report — A summary report that consists of a
preamble, an event/vital signs log, and waveforms associated with certain
events. Refer to the
Data Management
section in the operating instructions
for a sample CODE SUMMARY report.
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