
Manual mode (MAN Mode)
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Manual mode (MAN Mode)
All variants of PRIMEDIC™ DefiMonitor XD have manual mode.
The manual mode presupposes medical knowledge is therefore not suitable for lay helpers.
Only doctors and trained medical personnel should operate the defibrillator in manual mode.
In case of the equipment with Auto mode, MAN/AUTO switch must be pressed once in order to
activate the manual mode. The monitor confirms the "MAN" mode. All keys which are disabled
in automatic mode are now enabled. The LED above the MAN/AUTO button lights up to
indicate that the device is in manual mode.
Equipment that can be operated only manually can be recognised by the continuously lit LED
above MAN switch. It cannot be toggled. Acoustic alarm to signal error sounds when MAN
switch is pushed.
Note
When the device is switched on and has successfully carried out a self-test, it is in
Auto mode. If your device is only equipped with manual mode (XD1, XD3. XD10,
XD30), you will not need to change mode.
10.1
Carrying out defibrillation
Unlike automatic mode, where the device programming algorithm analyses the ECG and
recommends defibrillation, in manual mode, the user must examine the ECG to determine
whether it displays a shockable rhythm. There are two ways of triggering the defibrillation
pulse.
•
Via the SavePads Connect
•
Via the paddles
10.1.1
Power selection
First, select a suitable energy level of 5, 10, 20, 30, 50, 100, 200, 300 or 360 joules for
defibrillation.
The selected energy level is displayed on the monitor to confirm your selection.
CAUTION
Check that the energy level you have selected is shown on the display.
Note
The energy level required for defibrillation / cardioversion depends on the size,
weight and condition of the patient.