Physio Control LIFEPAK 20, Manual

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5-6 LIFEPAK 20e Defibrillator/Monitor Operating Instructions
Figure 5-7
Disconnecting Defibrillation Cable from Test Post
Testing
As part of your defibrillator test routine, inspect and test the QUIK-COMBO therapy cable or
FAST-PATCH defibrillation adapter cable. Daily inspection and testing will help ensure that the
defibrillator and therapy cables are in good operating condition and are ready for use when
needed. (Refer to
"Maintaining the Equipment," page 7-1 and the "LIFEPAK
®
20e Defibrillator/
Monitor Operator’s Checklist," page D-1 .)
Note: During the daily auto test and the user test, energy is discharged through the therapy
cable, testing the defibrillation component of the therapy cable. Performing the therapy cable
test on the Operator's Checklist checks the sensing component of the therapy cable.
Complete therapy cable integrity is checked when both tests are performed.
If you detect any discrepancy during inspection and testing, remove the therapy cable from use
and immediately notify a qualified service technician.
Cleaning and Sterilizing
QUIK-COMBO and FAST-PATCH electrodes are not sterile or sterilizable. They are disposable
and are to be used for a single patient application. Do not autoclave, gas sterilize, immerse in
fluids, or clean electrodes with alcohol or solvents.