Physio-Control LIFEPAK 20e - Manual (Page 75)

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LIFEPAK 20e Defibrillator/Monitor Operating Instructions 4-5
©2006-2013 Physio-Control, Inc.
AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATION
The following paragraphs include:
• AED Warnings
• AED Setup
• AED Procedure
• Special AED Setup Options
• Troubleshooting Tips for AED Mode
• Switching from AED to Manual Mode
AED Warnings
AED Setup
You can set up the LIFEPAK 20e defibrillator/monitor to turn on in AED mode before placing the
defibrillator in use (refer to
Section 8 ).
When illuminated, the AED mode LED indicates that the Continuous Patient Surveillance System
(CPSS) is active. CPSS automatically monitors the patient ECG for a potentially shockable
rhythm.
When the ANALYZE button is pressed, the Shock Advisory System (SAS) is activated. SAS is an
ECG analysis system that advises the user if it detects a shockable or nonshockable rhythm.
The LIFEPAK 20e defibrillator/monitor can be setup to display the ECG waveform in AED mode
or to not display a waveform. The operation in AED mode remains the same whether or not the
ECG waveform is displayed.
WARNING!
Possible misinterpretation of data.
Do not analyze while patient is moving or being transported. Motion artifact may affect the ECG
signal resulting in an inappropriate SHOCK or NO SHOCK ADVISED message. Motion detection
may delay analysis. Stop motion and stand clear of patient during analysis.
Pediatric patient safety risk.
In AED mode, the LIFEPAK 20e defibrillator/monitor is not intended for use on pediatric patients
less than eight years old.
When the ECG waveform is set to ON in
the setup options (refer to Section 8 ), the
ECG appears with all of the AED
messages and prompts, as shown in the
screen to the left.