To prepare an AED Pro unit for clinical use:
Beginning of shift checks to be carried out prior to use
Step
Action
1
Inspect all external surfaces of the unit to ensure that they are
clean (with no fluid spills) and free from structural damage, such
as cracks and broken or missing parts.
2
Inspect the patient cable connector to ensure that the pins are
not broken, bent, or missing.
3
Inspect all cables. Replace any item that is cut or frayed, or that
has bent pins.
4
Install a fully charged battery pack that is appropriate for your
application.
5
Ensure that you have an adequate supply of defibrillation and
ECG electrodes.
6
Verify that the defibrillation electrodes have not expired and are
not close to expiration.
7
Important note
Preconnect the defibrillation electrodes to the patient cable
connector.
Note: If electrodes are not preconnected, the unit will fail its next
self-test in standby state.
8
Press and release the On/Off button to turn on the unit and
initiate a power-on self-test.
The message
UNIT OK
indicates that the battery pack and
electrodes are properly installed and that the unit is ready for
service.
The message
UNIT FAILED
indicates that the unit is not ready
for service.
9
Verify that the unit correctly detects the type of electrodes that
are attached (with the message
ADULT PADS
or
PEDIATRIC
PADS
).
10
Press and hold the On/Off button for 1 second to turn off the unit
11
Wait 2 minutes. Verify that the Ready indicator displays a green
check, and that the unit does not beep.
12
Place the unit into service.
While the unit is in service, periodically check the Ready indicator to ensure that it
displays a green check and inspect the unit for physical damage.
