ZOLL AED 3, Administrator'S Manual

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Audio Prompts
During clinical use of the ZOLL AED 3 defibrillator, you may hear the following
audio prompts:
Table 1. Clinical Audio Prompts
Audio Prompt Definition/Action
AUTOMATIC DEFIBRILLATOR The AED is the fully automatic model that has the
capability to automatically shock the patient
without the rescuer having to press the Shock
button.
UNIT OK The AED has successfully passed its power up self
tests.
UNIT FAILED The AED has failed its power up self tests and is
not usable for patient care.
CHANGE BATTERY The ZOLL AED 3 self test has detected a low
battery condition that is insufficient for the AED’s
use for patient care. Replace battery pack with a
new one as soon as possible.
BATTERY HAS BEEN
REPLACED The AED has detected that the battery has been
changed.
PLUG IN PADS CABLE Ensure that the defibrillation cable is properly
connected to the ZOLL AED 3 defibrillation
connector.
ATTACH CORRECT DEFIB
PADS Pads that are connected to the AED are not
compatible with the ZOLL AED 3 defibrillator.
CHECK PADS Previously attached defibrillation pads are not
making good contact with the patient’s skin or the
pads are defective.
REPLACE PADS There is a problem with the pads connected to the
AED. Attach new pads to the AED.
ADULT PADS Adult pads (CPR-D-padz, CPR Stat-padz, Stat-
padz II) are attached to the AED.
PEDIATRIC PADS Pedi-padz II are attached to the AED.
STAY CALM Relax as much as possible and focus on the
rescue effort.
CHECK RESPONSIVENESS Check patient for responsiveness/consciousness
by gently shaking the patient and shouting “Are
you all right?”
CALL FOR HELP Call EMS for assistance or ask a bystander to do it
for you.
OPEN AIRWAY Place patient in the supine position and perform
Head Tilt – Chin Lift or Jaw – Thrust maneuver to
open patient’s airway.