Physio-Control LIFEPAK 20e User Manual

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LIFEPAK 20e Defibrillator/Monitor Operating Instructions

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6 Press

the

ANALYZE

button to initiate analysis. Stop CPR.

7 Follow screen messages and voice prompts provided by the AED.

The SAS analyzes the patient's ECG and advises either

SHOCK ADVISED

or

NO SHOCK

ADVISED

.

Shock Advised

The

PUSH ANALYZE

message and voice

prompt occur when the patient is
properly connected to the AED. The

PUSH ANALYZE

message will stay on the

screen and the analyze LED flashes until

ANALYZE

is pressed.

You will see and hear

ANALYZING NOW,

STAND CLEAR

. Do not touch or move

the patient or therapy cable during
analysis. ECG analysis requires
approximately 6 to 9 seconds. The
analyze LED illuminates during analysis.

If the AED detects a shockable ECG
rhythm, you will see and hear

SHOCK

ADVISED

. The AED begins charging to

the setup joule setting for shock #1. A
rising tone indicates that the AED is
charging.

When charging is complete, the AED
displays the available energy.

You will see and hear

STAND CLEAR,

PUSH TO SHOCK

(

) followed by a

“shock ready” tone. The shock LED
flashes.
Clear everyone away from the patient,
bed, or any equipment connected to the
patient.

Press the

button to discharge the

AED.

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