Physio-Control LIFEPAK 1000 - Manual (Page 29)

LIFEPAK 1000 Defibrillator Operating Instructions 3-7
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How to Use the LIFEPAK 1000 Defibrillator
TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS FOR DEFIBRILLATION
This section explains problem conditions that you may encounter while using the defibrillator.
Table 3-1 Troubleshooting Tips for Defibrillation
Observation Possible Cause What To Do
Screen blank and ON
LED lit.
Screen not functioning
properly. • AED and therapy functions may still
operate. If needed for therapy,
follow voice prompts and continue
to use device to treat patient. If
unable to use voice prompts for any
reason, administer CPR if the
patient is not responding, not
breathing normally, and showing no
signs of circulation.
• Contact authorized service
personnel.
CONNECT
ELECTRODES
voice
prompt is heard.
Poor electrode-to-skin
contact. • Firmly press electrodes on patient’s
skin.
• Clean, shave, and dry the patient’s
skin prior to placing pads on skin.
Electrode pads are dry,
damaged, or have passed the
expiration date. • Replace the electrode pads.
Electrode pads are not
removed from the liner. • Remove the electrode pads from
the liner and apply them to the
patient’s chest
CHECK CONNECTOR
AND ELECTRODES
voice prompt is heard.
Connection to the defibrillator
is inadequate. • Check to be sure that the electrode
connector is completely inserted.
Defibrillator cannot
deliver the required
shock. Defibrillator battery power is
low. • Administer CPR if the patient is not
responding, not breathing normally,
and showing no signs of circulation.
• Check battery indicator. Replace
battery if needed.
Voice prompts sound
faint or distorted. Defibrillator battery power is
low. • Administer CPR if the patient is not
responding, not breathing normally,
and showing no signs of circulation.
• Check battery indicator. Replace
battery if needed.