LIFEPAK 15 Monitor/Defibrillator
Service Manual
Device Description
Introduction
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Introduction
The introduction provides general information about the LIFEPAK Monitor/Defibrillator including the following topics:
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Defibrillation Waveform (p. 49)
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Device Primary Functions (p. 50)
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About the Device
The LIFEPAK 15 monitor/defibrillator provides innovative solutions for emergency response care, all the way from first responders
to throughout the hospital. The Version 1 (V1) device does not have the auxiliary power option. The Version 2 (V2) device has the
auxiliary power option.
Defibrillation Waveform
The device generates a biphasic truncated exponential (BTE) shock pulse for defibrillation.
Energy Delivery
The device standard method of defibrillation energy delivery is through self-adhesive QUIK-COMBO pacing/defibrillation/ECG
electrodes. When using these disposable electrodes (DDEs), internal circuitry continuously measures the impedance between the
electrodes and allows defibrillation only when the defibrillation electrodes are attached to the patient. The user can select from a
variety of optional accessories for energy delivery (for example, hard paddles).